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From Quito: Tour Cotopaxi Volcano all includes

By ToEcuador
Free cancellation available
Price is £205 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the spectacular Cotopaxi National Park
  • Stop at the beautiful Limpiopungo Lagoon for incredible photos.
  • Spot native wildlife, including llamas, wild horses, foxes, and Andean birds
  • Hike to Jose Rivas Refuge and enjoy stunning views from Cotopaxi's slopes

Activity location

    • Quito
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Quito
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Check availability

Private Tour With Lunch

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Private Tour with lunch and tickets

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£208.89 x 1 Adult£208.89
Total
Price is £208.89

Small Group with Lunch

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Small Group with lunch

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£205.09 x 1 Adult£205.09
Total
Price is £205.09

What's included, what's not

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    Pick up / Drop off
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    Bilingual Certificate Guide.
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    Lunch
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    Entrance to Cotopaxi Park
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    Entrance to Limpiopungo Lagoon
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    Comfortable Transport
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    Bottled Water
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    Breakfast/ Dinner
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Escape the city and discover the incredible landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park, home to the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, rising 5,897 metres (19,347 ft) above sea level. Famous for its nearly perfect snow-capped cone, Cotopaxi is one of Ecuador's most iconic natural landmarks and a must-see destination for visitors from around the world.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Ecuadorian highlands, traditional Andean villages, and rolling landscapes. Upon arrival at the national park, you'll explore the unique páramo ecosystem, one of the highest alpine environments on Earth, rich in native flora and fauna.

Depending on weather conditions, you'll admire breathtaking views of Cotopaxi's glacier-covered summit and visit the José Rivas Refuge, located at an altitude of 4,864 metres (15,958 ft). Here, you'll have time to appreciate the incredible mountain scenery and experience the fresh air of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Continue your adventure with a visit to Limpiopungo Lagoon, a peaceful glacial lake that perfectly reflects the surrounding mountains on clear days. This area is ideal for photography and wildlife observation, where you may spot wild horses, llamas, foxes, Andean birds, and even the majestic Andean condor if you're lucky.

Throughout the day, your knowledgeable bilingual guide will share fascinating stories about Cotopaxi's volcanic activity, local ecosystems, Ecuadorian history, and the traditions of the indigenous communities that have lived in this region for centuries.

Whether you're a nature lover, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, or simply looking to experience one of Ecuador's most spectacular destinations, this full-day adventure offers the perfect combination of breathtaking scenery, culture, and unforgettable moments.

Location

Activity location

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    • Quito
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Quito
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador