Cotopaxi Guided Tour with transportation from Quito to Baños

Quito, Ecuador
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Duration12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Maximize your route with transportation from Quito to Baños on a guided tour of Cotopaxi National Park; explore the second highest active volcano in the world, hike to the José Rivas Refuge 4,864 meters (15,958 feet) and discover the Andean biodiversity on an efficient tour that combines the Andes with the relaxation of Baños de Agua Santa.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Certified Guide
  • Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Quito
    30m
    7:30 AM - 8:00 AM : Departure from the city of Quito by carpool. (Collected from more than 50 hotels in the tourist area of Quito).
  2. Cotopaxi National Park
    6h · Admission ticket included
    This expedition begins with pick-up in Quito to head to Cotopaxi National Park, where we will explore the Interpretation Center and the Laguna de Limpiopungo while learning about Andean biodiversity. Afterwards, we will ascend by vehicle to the parking lot to start a hike of about an hour to the emblematic José Rivas Refuge (4,800 meters above sea level) and even, if the weather permits, reach the glaciers of the volcano. After the descent and a well-deserved lunch, we will continue our journey south to end the day with the transfer and arrival at your hotel in the city of Baños de Agua Santa
  3. Laguna de Limpiopungo
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit and tour of the lagoon of Limpiopungo. Located to the north-west of the Cotopaxi volcano, at 3800 meters. (12.467).
  4. Cotopaxi Province
    1h
    Start of the walk to the José Rivas Refuge, the only refuge of the Cotopaxi, located at 4800 meters above sea level. (15,748 feet).
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    In favorable weather conditions, you can continue the hike to the glaciers of the volcano.
  6. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Lunch.
    From this hour, our private transport will be ready to start the tour to the city of Baños de Agua Santa.
  7. Banos de Agua Santa
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Arrival at your hotel in the city of Baños.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travelers can head to our nearest hotels to start the tour.
The guide / driver. You will be waiting at the reception of the different hotels to start your tour.

End point

The tour ends in the city of Baños de Agua Santa.

End point
Pickup details

Our team will be in touch to arrange the meeting point of the tour.
The guide / driver. You will be waiting at the reception of the different hotels to start your tour.

Additional information

  • 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.

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