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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Don't spend time waiting for large groups of travelers, and just have fun with your family or friends, and avoid unnecessary crowds! Visit the second highest active volcano of the world, and enjoy the majesty of one of the most beautiful mountains on the planet, from the comfort of a private and flexible tour with a favulous stop for lunch at a 300 years-old-hacienda! Enjoy the company of a local expert, and learn that altitud is not as bad as people say. Go for personal challenges, and live a real and an unforgettable life experience!!
Lunch
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Certified naturalist english speaking guide
Drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please be ready 5 minutes before starting time, at your hotel front desk.
Quito, Quito, Ecuador Cotopaxi, the second most popular adventure destination in Ecuador is just one and a half hours far from Quito! If you find being in nature an uplifting experience, then take a visit to the second highest active volcano of the world that will leave its mark on you! We will be picked up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito. 5 minutes
Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador Around 9:30 a.m., in the encounter with Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m - 19,347 ft), you will be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses and ecosystems which change amazingly as you go get higher in this incredible reserve! You will also observe the exotic fauna as you take part of the numerous activities offered by this unforgettable adventure! 60 minutes
Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga, Ecuador This park also has an important collection of lakes and mountain peaks. One the most outstanding of these is Limpiopungo Lake, which reflects in its waters the majestic Rumiñahui volcano, which is 4.757 meters above sea level (15,606 ft). You'll have the opportunity to hike around the lake to get used to the high altitude of this wonderful region. 45 minutes
Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador Then you'll drive up to the parking lot located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14,763 ft) to enjoy a breath-taking view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and to start an unforgettable hike up to the refuge! After one exciting and challenging hour hike, you'll have time to admire the stunning view and visit the world-wide-known Refuge "José Rivas", located at 4.800 meters above sea level (15,748 ft). 120 minutes
Lasso, Lasso, Ecuador After finishing the hike, you'll drive downhill way towards a charming 300 years-old-hacienda to be delighted by its charming colonial architecture, history, and delicious gastronomy. 120 minutes
Quito, Quito, Ecuador With no doubt, when you visit Cotopaxi National Park, and leave behind the noise and stress of the big city, you will experience a feeling of spirituality and love for nature. You will be back in your hotel in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m. End of this unforgettable Andean adventure! 60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
E5483DDandresa
19 Jan 2025
Wear warm clothes, and comfortable shoes. Our experience was fantastic and the food at the hacienda memorable!! Thank you!!
Pantix
26 May 2024
This was an amazing trip and our guide, Diana and driver, Wilmer were excellent. This is our second tour with Ecuador Best Tours and their communication, service, attention to detail and focus on safety is outstanding. We hiked from the parking lot at Cotopaxi to the refuge. While it is only a 1km hike, you are doing it from roughtly 14,000 to 15,000 feet. It took us over 1 hour. It was very exhausting but our guide helped us through….urging us to take small steps and many rest stops. It was totally worth it and an excellent accomplishment. Coming down is easy. Hiking poles are highly recommended. The lunch at the Hacienda was an excellent reward as well.
V603LYcarmenp
20 May 2024
We had very good luck with the weather! We saw many volcanoes, including Cotopaxi, and it was fantastic!
Lunch at the hacienda was memorable, not to mention our guide who excelled with all his explanations of the area. Thank you very much for everything, excellent private tour!
This tour in
Quito
is organized by
Ecuador Best Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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