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Cotopaxi Full Day Tour: Explore Snow-Capped Volcano and National Park from Quito
4.3
24 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a full day tour from Quito to explore the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano and its surrounding National Park. Experience breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the beauty of Ecuador’s countryside.
Embark on a full day tour from Quito to explore the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano and its surrounding National Park. Experience breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the beauty of Ecuador’s countryside.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Quito - Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Cotopaxi (the exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).
Pick up time will be confirmed via chat. - Machachi - A quick stop for breakfast
- Cotopaxi National Park - Enter Cotopaxi National Park and visit interpretation center.
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- Quito - Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Cotopaxi (the exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).
Pick up time will be confirmed via chat.
- Machachi - A quick stop for breakfast
- Cotopaxi National Park - Enter Cotopaxi National Park and visit interpretation center.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - Visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon, a stunning glacial lake in the shadow of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
Visit the José Rivas Refuge, the main base camp for the volcano. Continue to a scenic lookout point to take in some unbelievable panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano
- Refugio Cotopaxi (Jose Ribas) - Visit the José Rivas Refuge, the main base camp for the volcano. Continue to a scenic lookout point to take in some unbelievable panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
- Cotopaxi Province - After all the activities, depart to Quito on a direct bus.
- Quito - You will be arriving back in Quito around 8:00 pm. We will drop you off at your hotel/hostel in Quito, as long as it’s within our pick up/drop off areas.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Guided hike of the Cotopaxi National Park
- Hike to the Jos Rivas Refuge
- Visit to the Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
- Guided Limpiopungo Lake trek
- Onboard bilingual Hop guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Guided hike of the Cotopaxi National Park
- Hike to the Jos Rivas Refuge
- Visit to the Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
- Guided Limpiopungo Lake trek
- Onboard bilingual Hop guide
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long expedition from Quito to behold the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, a resplendent snow-topped volcano nestled within Ecuador’s rural expanse. Seize the opportunity to traverse various segments of Cotopaxi National Park while basking in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Cotopaxi Volcano. This day-long outing from Quito to Cotopaxi presents…
Embark on a day-long expedition from Quito to behold the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, a resplendent snow-topped volcano nestled within Ecuador’s rural expanse. Seize the opportunity to traverse various segments of Cotopaxi National Park while basking in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Cotopaxi Volcano. This day-long outing from Quito to Cotopaxi presents an excellent reprieve from city life, allowing you to return to Quito on the same day.
Location
Quito
Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Cotopaxi (exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(24 Ratings)
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Andreacd8886od
Dec 18, 2024
Great Adventure - The tour was intense but the guide was very attentive was always worried about how we were going, the pickup very punctual. It has been a great adventure and a great satisfaction. They've all been very kind. Highly recommended
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Saraw899
Nov 18, 2024
Great tours! - Ecuador Hop has been fantastic during my trip to Ecuador. They are very responsive and accommodating. They have many offerings, and I was thrilled with my trips. They will go above and beyond for your trip. I would use them again for any trip!
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Luisalfonsog672
Nov 11, 2024
Fui, vi, volvi - Very entertaining tour with a competent guide who knew what she was doing. She climbed into shelter, saw condor, visited lagoon cleanlungo
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108philippv
Jul 5, 2023
Awesome Cotopaxi - Our group consisted of 9 people speaking Spanish or English. So, our guide had to cope with both languages, what he did very well. Doing so, Josue proved a profound knowledge about Ecuadorian vulcanos and the flora & fauna of this habitat.
The tour was very well organized, being picked up from the hotel a superb confort !
I can only recommend visiting Cotopaxi with Josue and the Ecuador Hop Team.
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Micaelayawney
May 12, 2022
AMAZING experience! - Amazing experiences and people to meet are sure to be found when you book with this company! I booked both a full-day Quilotoa tour as well as a full-day Cotopaxi tour with them and both were incredible experiences with amazing guides! I have to thank Alex, as well as our driver and other guide whose name I unfortunately forget for a beautiful Quilotoa tour - super knowledge, friendly, and welcoming guides + driver! I also have to thank Adrian (guide) and Carlitos (driver) for the BEST experience at Cotopaxi. They both were super knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, funny, and just wonderful people! Everyone that I met on both of these tours as well were amazing people, now friends. And the experience at Quilotoa and Cotopaxi...well, you're just going to have to go see it for yourself! Clean buses, amazing, friendly, high-energy, and knowledgable guides, great routes, great timing, beautiful sightseeing! Book book book with this company. There's not much more that I can say. Thanks again Ecuador Hop and special thanks to Alex, Adrian, Carlitos, and the other guide + driver! Enjoy!
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974deirdref
Jan 4, 2024
Cotopaxi - Good trip Bus was somewhat old and very bumpy road.
Not sure if we were altitude sick or just sick from sitting over the wheel in the back of the bus.
Tip try and sit up front if you can.
Tour guide Adrian was excellent.
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Luisdiegos2015
Sep 29, 2023
Excellent experience - It has been an excellent experience, it is one of the most beautiful volcanoes I have had the opportunity to see. I recommend it 100%. An important tip: the tour operators do not provide much information about appropriate clothing, so it is important to wear appropriate clothing, such as sports shoes, comfortable pants, a coat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.
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Ellen
Mar 5, 2020
Great Adventure and Tour - We were picked up at our hotel, which was super convenient around 7:45 a.m. First we went to an ecolodge for breakfast, which served us pancakes with fruit and yogurt, bread and coffee and juice. Then we drove up to the parking area on Cotopaxi, which is around 16,300 feet we figured. The road up was bumpy and slow going and we couldn't believe the bus made it up there! When we got out to hike it was sleeting sideways with a wind that just about knocked us over! It was howling! Some people went on ahead up to the lodge, but we decided to turn back as we didn't have the right coats to stay dry and warm with us. The volcano was enshrouded in clouds the entire time so we didn't have much of a view. When everyone came back we went down to the lagoon and did a short narrated nature hike, where it was sunny and a lot warmer. We ate a late lunch at the ecolodge and made it back to our hotel around 6:30 p.m. It was a good adventure. We paid $49 per person.
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Darren_b
Dec 2, 2024
Avoid - Rudest guide I have ever had. She turned a 11 hour tour into 8 hours. Good job for her I guest. This is my 67 country and again have never had a guide like her. I would avoid at all cost. Lucky the weather was amazing and the views we got were great. I would book this tour just not with the hop on/off company.
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Amanda_c
Jan 19, 2024
Weather - The weather was too bad to make the trek. It was a long way to go to sit on a bus all day. Just a shame.
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