Luis went above and... - Luis went above and beyond to ensure this was a once in a lifetime experience. Despite the park being closed in the morning due to an avalanche, he arranged for an alternative horseback riding experience while the park was still closed.

What a great start to our honeymoon! - For our honeymoon we decided to visit Ecuador and we are so glad we did! We decided to do the horseback ride and hike to the base camp of Cotopaxi. Ismael was such a great guide. He was so knowledgeable and informative about the wildlife, plants, history and culture of the area, and best of all, where all the best food is located and what we should try! He was also so friendly and easy to talk to. He truly enjoys what he does. The horseback ride was beautiful and so peaceful, and we even saw a few owls. The hike to the base camp was a bit more intense. Ismael was so good about taking frequent breaks when we needed to and even got some great pictures for us! I do recommend hiking boots, waterproof gear, and altitude sickness supplements (I used the candy) as the altitude did start to get to me a bit. The base camp has lovely refreshments and the hot chocolate is just what you need after a hard and cold hike. 10/10 recommend this trip and 5000/10 recommend Ismael as your guide.

Amazing trip!! - This was an amazing trip!! Kathy is such a knowledgable and fun host -- I traveled solo and really enjoyed spending time with her learning more about Ecuador and the sites we visited. Horseback riding was beautiful. The hike up Cotopaxi was challenging, but so rewarding! 10/10 experience!

Amazing day in Cotopaxi with an amazing guide - Our hacienda was short on English speaking guides due to the holidays, so we went hunting on Viator for options. When we saw the tour description and number of five star reviews, we were sold. Communication with the operator was easy via Viator and WhatsApp. Our guide, Kathy, picked us up on time from our hacienda near Cotopaxi, and a fabulous day ensued. Unfortunately, we encountered a slight hiccup in the morning as Kathy got word that our horse riding guide go into an accident and couldn’t make the tour. She was quick to think on her feet though and decided to do the Cotopaxi hike first while another equestrian guide could be lined up for the afternoon. She was extremely apologetic and made sure we were ok with that switch. We were honestly still a little hesitant about doing the more challenging hike, but she was super encouraging and supportive. It really paid off. She took things at our pace and made sure we felt ok every step of the way up. The misty vistas were absolutely magical. And when we reached the Refugio, she even spotted us cash for our drinks when we realized we had forgotten our wallets. For the horseback riding portion after the hike, she coordinated with the new equestrian guide and made sure we understood all the technical details of riding the horses. She wouldn’t be joining us for the ride itself but she made sure we felt like we were in good hands before riding off into the most beautiful landscapes at the foot of Cotopaxi. We’d rendezvous with her after the ride at Tambopaxi Lodge, where we’d have a hearty sit down lunch together with more amazing views of the landscape. All throughout our time with her, she answered all our questions and seemed to be a bottomless well of knowledge about Ecuador’s natural world, culture, and politics. It’s rare to get such a well rounded guide who also is a lovely person to spend a day with. Highly recommended.

100% must do! - This is a 100% must do tour! Patricio was fantastic! The entire day was excellent! Could not be more thrilled with this experience!

The best experience! - Thanks to Katy we've had the best experience. She is the best, very kind and patient, and let us take pictures everywhere. Kathy knows everything about the volcano's, animals and ofcourse Quito and Ecuador. It's a beautiful drive from Quito to Cotopaxi. The sport for horse riding is breathtaking. The hike to the 'top' of Cotopaxi was great. As was the lunchspot afterwards and a little surprise. Thank you Kathy for a great experience and day! (And the second tour to Antisana as well...)

One of the best experiences of my life! - This tour to Cotopaxi surprised me from start to finish. On the tour I took with Ecuador Color included several activities, including riding in the Cotopaxi nature reserve, guided by a Chagra, who explained many things about the place and without a doubt, the experience of riding in those places is incredible, after we arrived at the parking lot, where I would start the hike, we were surprised by a snowfall, something I always dreamed to see... so it is an experience that exceeded all my expectations.

Great trip - Kathy was an excellent and attentive guide, catering to our choices. She is very knowledgable and personable.

Cotopaxi’s Awesome Horseback Riding & 16k foot Hiking - Best Ever “Extra Day” trip! If you’re looking for something special to do, Cotopaxi National Park is a must see! With Awesome guides for both horseback riding and 16k foot hiking, you won’t be disappointed!

The sunrise of my life - I contacted Patricio from back home several weeks before my intent to summut Cotipaxi. He was always very helpful and responsive with whatever question I had. When I arrived to Quito he even came to see me at my hotel to ensure all my doubts are clarified. For me it was the first time climbing so high and using crampons. Before the big day I could stay over at my guide’s mountain house, together with his family and all the animals around. I loved the experience and his home is also perfect for acclimatization! Not even speaking about the delicious food and fruitshakes of his wife! The hike was tough but every minute worthed. I have never seen the stars at night from so close! And the sunrise on the summit was breath taking! Juan has more than 20 years of experience as a volcano guide so there was no doubt he would want to turn back due to the difficult technical conditions that we were facing. I know that many others weren’t so lucky and decided to turn back on the half way! Make sure you bring sweets with you, you will need it!