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.
Every day
Full day
07h00 - 18h00
Medium activity
Pickup
07h00
English and Spanish
Cotopaxi Tour from Quito
- Visit the Cotopaxi National Park
- Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
- Hike to Refuge Jose Rivas at 4864 masl
07h00
Beginning
Pick-up and drop-off in the 3 main areas: Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza GrandeSecond stop
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.
Third stop
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.
Fourth stop
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.
Fifth stop
Hike up to the José Rivas Refuge (4864 masl) Center Mariscal Sucre
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.
Lunch break
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)
The Cotopaxi day tour from Quito 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 included
- Food and drinks
- Other details not specified
- Tips
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
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Shared tour from $ 49
Salidas en fechas específicas
$ 49 adults
$ 40 children (6 to 12 years old)
Small groups from $ 59
$ 59 / person (4+ passengers)
$ 60 / person (3 passengers)
$ 85 / person (2 passengers)
$155 / person (1 passengers)
Private Tour from $ 79
$ 79 / person (5+ passengers)
$ 89 / person (4 passengers)
$109 / person (3 passengers)
$149 / person (2 passengers)
$239 / person (1 passengers)
From $49 USD
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