Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
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
What to expect
Cotopaxi National Park
5h · Admission ticket included
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
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We offer pick ups from hotels located in Quito old town and new town.
Additional information
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.