Cotopaxi National Park Full-Day Tour from Quito: Exploring Ecuador's Majestic Volcanoes
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Cotopaxi National Park
Embark on a thrilling full-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the majestic Active Cotopaxi Volcano. Explore Ecuador's stunning mountains, hike to the basecamp and even the glacial. An exciting adventure in the Avenue of the Volcanoes!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - Prepare to be enchanted by the natural beauty that unfolds before your eyes in Cotopaxi National Park. The park’s crown jewel is Cotopaxi Volcano, a magnificent snow-capped wonder that stands at a towering altitude of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet). Its iconic conical shape and breathtaking vistas make it a photographer’s paradise. Beyond the volcano, the park encompasses diverse ecosystems, including verdant cloud forests, expansive paramo grasslands, and serene high-altitude lakes. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes, explore hidden valleys, and witness the rich biodiversity that thrives in this ecological haven.
What's Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Enjoy a full-day tour from Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park, where is located the Active Cotopaxi Volcano, enjoy the flora and fauna of the mountains of Ecuador. On our tour of Cotopaxi, we hike to the basecamp Jose Ribas in the Cotopaxi volcano, and also we have the option to hike to the glacial too! this is an Exciting Day in the Avenue of the Volcanos!
Location
Cotopaxi National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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789akilh
Apr 1, 2024
Great excursion - Pedro was great he was very patient with us and took his time going up the volcano. I would highly advise using him again if I ever come back to Ecuador.
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Moniquericci
Jan 12, 2024
Great day! - Our trip was great! Our guide, Pedro and our driver Jimmy were both very professional and really lovely. They even opened up the car door every time we got in and out. The hike it self was amazing. We had really good weather, I felt like we went at the perfect pace and Pedro was constantly making sure we were okay with the altitude, we didn’t feel rushed at all. We were given the option to hike all the way to the glaciers instead of just the base camp which I highly recommend. It’s definitely worth the extra 45 mins to an hour. Then they took us out for a really nice lunch and we were even able to feed some llamas! Such a perfect day. Thank you!
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399mackiee
Oct 2, 2023
Pedro is awesome - We had a fantastic time with our guild Pedro, very nice person who really cares about the environment and conservation of land. Knowledgeable about many of the local birds and flowers that you will see in Cotopaxi. We headed up to the glacier even in the poor weather we had (Windy, cold and cloudy) and he gave my girlfriend the keys to wait in the car as she didn't want to go up any further, a very thoughtful and trusting gesture.
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Morgangu1337jv
Jul 21, 2023
Great Experience Despite Weather - Pedro was fantastic! He is extremely capable and wise, sharing his appreciation of the land, flora and fauna. And a great conversationalist in english.
Our trip plan had to change because of poor conditions on Cotopaxi (harsh winds beyond our skill level at that altitude). Pedro took us on a shorter, easier hike at the lagoon.
Lunch we delicious! The view from the lunch location was unbelievable. And Cotopaxi began erupting gasses while we ate which was neat and scary.
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267maribell
Jul 21, 2023
Great views and walking near Cotopaxi and Limpoopungo! - Had a great time with Pedro on this trip! The pick up from the hotel was easy and we were on the road quickly. Pedro was very informative as we made the drive to Cotopaxi. We had great views of the volcano along the way!
Unfortunately, it was too windy to do our originally planned hike at the top
of Cotopaxi, but Pedro took us on a wonderful walk at the lagoon, Limpiopungo. Great trip, just recommend trying the hike at Cotopaxi as another time of year when the weather is better.
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