Cotopaxi Day Tour
Within the Cotopaxi National Park is the active Cotopaxi volcano, an elevation of 5,897 meters above sea level located in the Cordillera de Los Andes and an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species.
Departures
Every day
Duration
Full day
Activity
Medium
Pickup
07h05
Hosted in
English, Spanish
Cotopaxi Tour
What you'll do
- Visit the Cotopaxi National Park
- Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
- Hike to Refuge Jose Rivas at 4864 masl
Itinerary
Pick Up
07h00
Boulevar Naciones Unidas
Av. Shyris y Av. Naciones Unidas
How to get
07h25
La Mariscal / Plaza Foch
Reina Victoria entre Calama y Mariscal Foch Parada #3 Quito Tour Bus
How to get
07h50
El Quinde Visitors Center
Calle Venezuela y Espejo. Plaza Grande
How to get
07h00
Boulevar Naciones Unidas
Av. Shyris y Av. Naciones Unidas
How to get
Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
On the border of the province of Pichincha, there is the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological reserve that combines the landscape of the Andean moorland, volcanic soil and the lagoon that emerge from the snow-capped mountains
Limpiopungo Lagoon
Enjoy the guided tour around this glacial lake at the foot of Cotopaxi. In the lagoon we can observe different species of birds and native plants.
Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
All information about the Cotopaxi National Park is available at the Interpretation Center, or better known as the Park Museum. The Center has showrooms, a souvenir shop and a coffee shop. It is located inside Mariscal Sucre Station (or Control Caspi entrance).
We recommend you to recharge your energies with a coca tea
Hike up to the José Rivas Refuge (4864 masl)
Since the 70s, this refuge has been a welcoming place for professional mountaineers and amateurs coming to visit the Cotopaxi Volcano. This place is located on the slopes of the volcano and an hour’s walk from the parking lot
Typical lunch
We will make a stop to enjoy the typical food of the area, we recommend the chicken soup, the locro and the roasted lamb. There are also vegetarian options. (Lunch not included)
Indications
What to bring
- Face mask
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Gloves
- Thermal coat or sweater
- Hiking shoes
- Camera
- Passport, to get your official stamp of the Interpretation Center/National Park
Includes
- Private Touristic Transport
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bilingual Guide (Esp – Eng)
- Guided hike inside the Cotopaxi National Park: Limpiopungo, José Rivas Refuge
- Taxes and entrances fees
Not includes
- Food and drinks
- Other details not specified
- Tips
Travelers reviews
Location
Prices
Shared Tour
Wednesday, saturday, sunday
Adult
-
13 to 64 years old
Children
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Children (-12)
Prices
Small Groups
Everyday
Adult
-
1 PAX $155 each one
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2 PAX $85 each one
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3 PAX + $69 each one
