Private Tour
Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Fall in love with the enchanting mountain range of the Andes in Ecuador, feel the wind rush around you as you walk between villages and meet the local people. Be amazed with the stunning surroundings of the Limpiopungo Lagoon at the foothills of the volcano and dare to visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi, which has a perfectly symmetrical cone at 5,897 m (19,347 ft) high. Finally, have a local taste of delicious Andean food.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cotopaxi National Park
We will depart to the south of Quito towards the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi is surrounded by its National Park, home to abundant plant life, a rich fauna, and Inca ruins. Leaving Quito on the Panamericana South, we reach the Park entrance and begin our visit to the natural history museum before continuing up Cotopaxi. We ascend the mountain as high as possible to the parking lot at 4500 meters. From here, a short 45-minutes walk takes us up to the refuge to observe a variety of birds and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Visit Limpiopungo lagoon at 3800 meters above sea level, located at the foothills of Cotopaxi volcano. Its clear but icy waters are surrounded by small hills and hills. It has a magnificent panorama for photography in a frame of elevations such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua and Rumiñahui. Here your guide will explain you about the habitat of a big variety of birds, herds of llamas and some other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer.
What‘s Included
Typical Lunch
Hiking sticks
Bilingual certified english speaking guide
Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.
Fees and entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park.
Tips
Souvenirs
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Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day
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Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cotopaxi
cliveg609,,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic scenery well worth the climb even if the weather did not cooperate, the cloud base only started to lift as we left the park.
Awesome experience
jeanning2023,,Dec 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our trip with Jen as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about Ecuador and Cotopaxi Volcano. Food was great also. I highly recommend this tour for a family trip.
Amazing Trip of a Lifetime
Julian S,,Jan 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Climbing the volcano in the snow was an unforgettable experience. The host was very attentive to my tight schedule and took necessary safety precautions. He was very informative. I would definitely go on this tour again with my wife and cousin.
Fun day in Cotopaxi 😊
Sofsando26,,Apr 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an Amazing trip to Cotopaxi! Highly recommended. Our guide David was excellent! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Amazing views and experience. We had a wonderful time! David and Diego picked us up and take us back home safe. Grateful!
Amazing
selena b,,Apr 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcelo was an excellent and knowledgeable guide We trekked the Cotopaxi Volvano but he was safe at all times Then stopped for some delicious Andean food! Highly recommended
Exploring and feeling like family with Inspiring Ecuador at the highest active Volcano Cotopaxi
Jlewis6219,,Apr 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was exceptional in all ways! Our tour guide Carolina picked us up from our hotel on time and drove us to the Cotopaxi National Park. She was a very knowledgeable guide and a very careful driver, always caring about our comfort and safety. We enjoyed each activity offered in the trip, we visited the Limpiopunga lagoon from where we had a majestic view of the active volcano! Carolina explained in a very detailed way every corner we visited! We were lucky enough to see an andean fox in our way to the parking lot. We also walked up to the refuge at 15.973 feet! We have never been at this altitude before! It was such a wonderful experience for me and my family. We ended the trip in a charming local restaurant where we enjoyed the famous and delicious potatoe soup (if you like to try local gastronomy you can't miss this place "Posada Chagra"). We enjoyed a nice chat while having lunch like we've known each other for years! We think Carolina is excellent and exceptional in the way she managged our tour and also in her very warm and caring manner and approach. She is totally in love of her country and very passionate about the company she works with. If we come back to Quito we would definitely ask for Carolina as a tour guide! Do yourself a favor and book with Inspiring Ecuador Tour Company and Carolina you won't regret!
Definitely recommend
rhysm761,,Mar 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolina who arranged our tour and Juan David who led it could not have been more accommodating. Juan was a good laugh and really good company. He knew what he was talking about and got us up the volcano to see the clouds disappear and get an incredible view of the peak. We stopped off at a really good place for lunch and got dropped off at the airport in plenty of time for our flight. The whole thing went perfectly and I would highly recommend this company, Carolina and Juan David.
Great day in Cotopaxi
F1508BJdavidg,,Mar 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant day, Juan our guide was extremely accommodating. We had a limited time and needed to be dropped off at the airport which was no issue for Juan who arranged for an earlier pick up for us. Juan was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw. We had great views of cotopaxi and a nice walk around the lagoon. We then stopped off at a lovely local restaurant for lunch and then we're dropped off at the airport. Great day and exactly what we wanted. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
A wonderful easy day trip to a fascinating area
APusey,,Jan 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip and highly recommend it. Vinicio was an excellent guide. He picked us up from our hotel punctually, drove us to Cotopaxi with several stops for views and refreshments. He took us through theinteresting museum, and then we made a leisurely hike around the lagoon, stopping to look at many birds, interesting plants, and wonderful views, although clouds covered the top of the mountain. On the way back we stopped for a delicious traditional lunch. Vini was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We had fun, with fascinating conversations on the journey, and we and learned a lot about the area, animals and plants. He accommodated all our requests and was very flexible, allowing us to decide how far to walk. We were just warm enough because the sun was often out, but it could be cold and wet, so make sure to bring layers, hat and gloves. We were very glad we brought our binoculars.
Great excursion to Cotopaxi
Anne P,,Jan 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We decided at the last minute to take this tour the following day. A phone call to our hotel (after hours!) confirmed our reservation which had no one else on the excursion. Our guide, Vincente, was a treasure. He speaks 4 or 5 languages fluently and is a real authority on not only the birds and wildlife and flowers of Ecuador, but also on its history and politics as well. He answered every question we had (and we had many!) and demonstrated a knowledge of Cotopaxi and the route to it as if it were his own back yard. He was also enormously flexible in designing our day with him consistent with our own goals and expectations. He became like a friend.
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