Cotopaxi and Banos Tour - Full Day from Quito

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Cotopaxi National Park and Baños. Explore volcanoes, lagoons, waterfalls, and even swing above the clouds in the Tree House. Book now!

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cotopaxi National Park - We arrive at the Main Entrance of the National Park Cotopaxi.

  • Laguna de Limpiopungo - A beautiful place where we can see the volcano Cotopaxi and take a short walk around the lagoon.

  • Banos - A charming city located at the transition between the Andes mountains and the Ecuadorian jungle, offering many activities such as waterfalls, zip-lining, bungee jumping, etc. We will have a brief city tour in Baños de Agua Santa.

  • Cascada el Manto de la Novia - The waterfall gets its name from the color of the water. We will take a cable car to cross the Pastaza River. Afterward, we will visit a candy factory to learn how traditional “dulce de Guayaba” is made.

  • CASCADA EL PAILON - A stunning and the largest waterfall in Banos.

  • La Casa del Arbol - From this point, we can enjoy the view of Volcano Tungurahua and the mountains. This is where you can experience the famous “swing at the end of the world.”

What's Included
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Bilingual Tour Guide
  • Tickets
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Our journey commences in the early hours, as our guide collects us for an exciting expedition. Ninety minutes later, we’ll reach the gateway to Cotopaxi National Park to log our entry before making our way to the Limpiopungo lagoon. Given favorable weather conditions, we’ll have the chance to gaze upon the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, towering at 5,897 meters, followed by a trek around the lagoon. We then embark on a three-hour journey to Baños, enjoying a brief exploration of the city. Next, we proceed to the Agoyan Waterfall for a photo opportunity, and subsequently experience the Manto de la Novia waterfall cable car crossing over the Pastaza River, offering an intimate view of the cascade. Our tour includes a visit to the renowned Baños confectionery workshop, before heading to the exquisite Pailón del Diablo waterfall, the most celebrated in Baños. Our culminating venture is to the Tree House, home to the iconic swing hanging amidst the clouds. Concluding this adventure, we make our way back to the city of Quito.

Location
Cotopaxi National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kiki_s
Jul 27, 2024
Fun, baños, Cotopaxi - This was a great tour. Our tour guy was very knowledgeable and fun. We had plenty of time to enjoy every activity and more.
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Rickeysha_g
Jul 16, 2024
10/10 Highly Recommend - I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience. We are Black Americans with limited practice in speaking Spanish. As much as we were able to navigate Ecuador with our limited Spanish vocabulary our guide Pam being bilingual (English & Spanish) was a gem we needed. It allowed us to have meaningful conversations about life in Quito & to learn about the rich history of Ecuador. They picked us up from our hotel on time and navigated with ease through several tour stops. Our driver William was the real deal and a co-MVP with Pam. As we passed different sites Pam helped us to better understand what we were looking at. Our tour lasted about 13 hours including the 3.5 drive back from Banos to our hotel in Quito. Despite the long tour Pam remained enthused, accommodating and kind throughout our day. We were traveling as a couple which meant we expected to struggle getting pics of us together. We made several stops and at each stop Pam pointed out some great photo ops for us. As the historian of our relationship it was a welcome relief as it allowed me to truly take in the moments without focusing so much on trying to document it. Pam offered to take pics at multiple photo spots and she also took some amazing candids. Indeed, some of our best pics are the ones she took. She was so brave on the cable car and at the Devil’s Cauldron and she helped us to be brave too. It felt like we had a friend with us which is something I could only repay by telling others to give my friend a chance. I am humbled and grateful for how Pam showed up for us & helped us document several moments including when I leaned on my partner to support me as I faced my fear of rope bridges. Our trip would not have been as great without this experience. It was the peak of our trip and I would buy it again without hesitation.
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Joyfule2022
Jul 13, 2024
Cotopaxi and banos one day experience - Amazing trip. Very packed day. If you don’t have a lot of time then this trip is amazing. Pedro. the tour guide is the best we have had in the world. ! Excellent English! Wealth of knowledge. Friendly and accommodating. By the end of the trip pedro was family !!!
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Ericdr4428ta
Jul 12, 2024
Flossing and tossing, my style is awesome! - Pedro was a wonderful host and very accommodating and knowledgeable. We had such an amazing experience going all over Ecuador, what a beautiful country you all have here.
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Paula_m
Jul 9, 2024
Worth the long day. - We were lucky to have great views of Cotopaxi et al, and really enjoyed the experiences at Baños. Wasn’t sure it was worth the extra travel time but town was fun, tree house had great views and swinging over the mountains was a thrill. Pedro was a fantastic guide. He was laid back but very knowledgeable when asked questions. He really loved his job and it showed. Evening travel back into the city was beautiful.
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Rkbonnette
Jul 4, 2024
Make sure to do in Ecuador! - Our first day in Ecuador, we went to see Cotopaxi. The weather was ideal and the clouds parted for us to be able to see the peak! After spending some time there and observing the natural environment, we went on to Baños. The waterfalls are amazing and we took the cable ride across the waterfalls to see rainbows. We got to enjoy local flavors along the way and Ricky did a great job explaining the history of the area. I will always remember the experience!
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Chelseast3113vd
Jul 3, 2024
Must See Experience - This tour was a great way to see Cotopaxi and Baños in one day if you are short on time. The views were breathtaking, and at Baños we were able to go zip-lining! Our guides Veronica & William were amazing. Definitely a trip to remember!!
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Italia2929
Jul 3, 2024
Loved this!! - I can not enough good things about this day! It was absolutely amazing! Our guide Daniel, was so patient and kind. Unfortunately, we didn't get to go to the Devil's Cauldron because of the landslide, but the swing at the end of the world was incredible! You must do it! Highly recommend this company! Thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience!
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Katiebi4074jp
Jun 11, 2024
Thank you Pedro!! - We had the pleasure of having Pedro for two separate tours. Both went incredibly well and we had the best experience! Thank you Pedro! We will be recommending both tours to our friends and family who may come to visit!
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Sabyasachi_g
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing day trip - Lovely lovely trip in a super comfortable car with a lovely guide Pedro. The view of Mount Cotopaxi took our breath away .The Ecuadorean roads were so wonderful.Banos was a tourist paradise,such a happening place with lots to shop and eat. The waterfalls were stunning and the cable car ride across the river was the highlight of the trip. Pedro drove us around beautifully and kept informing us about all things needed. The ice cream stop on the highway was also a surprise. Over all a great day out albeit quite long at almost 14 hours but we slept all the way back. Lunch was also yummy ,the trout was delectable . A must do day trip if you are short of time and not want to miss the two attractions. Thank you Pedro .
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