Cotopaxi Day Tour
$55
per person
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The Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world with an elevation of 5897 meters above sea level. It is approximately 90 km from Quito or 1h30 minutes. In the local language Cotopaxi means "moon neck". Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area rich in flora and fauna.
Every Day
Full day
07h00 - 18h00
Activity Medium
Pickup
07h00
English and Spanish
What will you do
In the day trip to Cotopaxi from Quito we will make:
~Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
~Visit to the Limpiopungo Lagoon
~Visit to the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center
~Walk to the Jose Rivas Refuge 4864 msnm.
Get ready for a full-day itinerary and experience an unforgettable adventure in one of the world's most famous volcanoes. During this trip we will make the following stops:
Share tour from 10
Private tour from 60
Beginning
Departures from
Plaza de Toros Belmonte
Sector San Blas
Pick-up and drop-off
in the 3 main areas:
Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande
First Step
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.
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Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
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.
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
Stop at Machachi town
You can buy some snacks,
use the restrooms and use the ATM
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.
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.
Enjoy your comfortable return to Quito.
Drop-off at your hotel is also included.
End of tour
Indications
The Cotopaxi day tour from Quito includes
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Private Touristic Transport
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Hotel pick up and drop off
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Bilingual Guide (Esp – Eng)
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Guided hike inside the Cotopaxi National Park: Limpiopungo, José Rivas Refuge
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Taxes and entrances fees
Not included
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Food and drinks
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Other details not specified
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Tips
What to bring
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Face mask
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Sunglasses
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Hat
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Gloves
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Thermal coat or sweater
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Hiking shoes
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Camera
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Passport, to get your official stamp of the Interpretation Center/National Park
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Tourist Transport
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Bilingual Guide (English – Spanish)
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Snaks
Not includes
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Other details not specified
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Meals
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Tips
What to bring
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Face mask
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Sunglasses
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Hat
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Jacket
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Comfortable shoes
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Sunscreen
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Camera
Are you looking for a private tour to COTOPAXI ?
Cotopaxi Tour from Quito. Visit the second highest volcano in Ecuador, the Cotopaxi, which has a height of 5,897 meters and is active. On our one day tour you can visit this protected area and climb to the first refuge to 4,864msnm where you will be closest to the snow.