Cotopaxi Volcano: Breathtaking View and Thrilling Downhill Activities from Quito

Experience the breathtaking view of Cotopaxi Volcano and indulge in thrilling downhill activities like roll skating or biking in the National Park. Join us from Quito!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quito - A capital city high in the Andes, Quito is dramatically situated, squeezed between mountain peaks whose greenery is concealed by the afternoon mist. Modern apartment buildings and modest concrete homes creep partway up the slopes, and busy commercial thoroughfares lined with shops and choked with traffic turn into peaceful neighborhoods on…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Bicycle use
  • natural guide
  • Meals
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano located in the Andes Mountains. The journey from Quito offers a scenic view and takes approximately 2 hours. Cotopaxi Volcano stands as the second highest peak in Ecuador, with an elevation of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet), making it one of the tallest volcanoes globally.
Visitors can also enjoy downhill activities such…

Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mar 7, 2026
Fantastic tour of Cotopaxi National Park - What can I say! We had a fantastic outing to Cotopaxi National Park today and all I can say is amazing! Our host and guide for the tour Felipe could not have been more helpful and professional. It all began with him reaching out to us at home once we booked the tour through the JW Marriott Quito website and he was there for us every step of the way. He sent us outlines of the visit via WhatsApp and kept us informed all along about our options including the expected weather, what clothes to bring and most importantly the fact that he was flexible and completely dedicated to making our experience memorable and satisfying. Felipe arranged to meet our group of four on arrival at the airport in Quito the night before our adventure and we were able to discuss everything we could expect the next morning. He met us at the hotel and gave us an excellent explanation and overview of the history of Ecuador and what we could expect for the day. We were more than satisfied with the day’s activities including well planned rest stops with food and water as well as buying opportunities with local establishments along the way. At the end of the day, he got us home safe and sound with plenty of time to rest and relax after a full day’s slate of activities. I would highly recommend Roller Bike Sports if you need a guide and most importantly a new friend in order to explore Ecuador! The experience was outstanding in all respects! Thank you Felipe!
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Misterb381
Jan 30, 2026
5000m altitude - Best mountain tour ever, highly recommend to do it with Felipe, he is the best ✨ Amazing views, nice surprises with animals, tasty food after the hike up
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Joshua_t
Apr 27, 2025
Cotopaxi in cold weather-still worth it! - Just take your time and keep moving. Weather was cold and slushy from snow , but doable with good hiking boots, coat and gloves. Cute rustic lodge at refuge. Great Guide Filipe
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Monti500
Mar 22, 2024
So Cool!!! Thanks Felipe from Carpe Diem - Amazing Place. Such a Cool Experience!… Great Company with Felipe from Carpe Diem!!! And such a cool restaurant to finish it off, Rondador! Great Food and love all the Animals there! Feed the Llamas and the Ducks and the Rooster and whatever else comes along! 🤪🤩🥳❤️🙏
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Maegenk2018
Mar 21, 2024
Cotopaxi Tour - This tour was amazing! From hiking up Cotopaxi to biking to the lagoon, there wasn't a second I wasn't having fun! Not to mention our top-notch tour guide, Felipe, that made the journey even more incredible. I learned a lot about the area and was constantly entertained at the same time. 10/10 would go again.
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84quitop
Mar 28, 2022
Excellent - Excellent skateboard tour to the Cotopaxi and hike along the Laguna Limpiopungo, very fun with great people.
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W3860raalejandror
Mar 27, 2022
Unique experience - a great experience and quite pleasant. Great organization of the tour. quite nice people and a unique place
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Nathaliea129
Mar 26, 2022
Cotopaxi on skates - Entertaining and fun. A challenging route. Interesting landscapes, understanding the social and natural context.
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Ricardoru2182ts
Mar 26, 2022
Cotopaxi roller - Incredible experience I recommend this skater ride, in one of the most beautiful reserves in the country.
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Paul
Dec 21, 2025
Unfortunately I cannot give lower than one out of ten - We asked for English speaking guides. The driver to site spoke better English than the guide who did not interact other than to show us a few pictures in a book. On the volcano she kept running ahead of us without checking our welfare whereas the driver did. Highly disappointed as we know no more about Cotopaxi than we did before
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From $78
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).