Explore Cotopaxi Volcano with a full-day hike and bike tour. Visit Limpiopungo Lagoon, enjoy a thrilling downhill ride, and savor a delicious lunch.
Explore Cotopaxi Volcano with a full-day hike and bike tour. Visit Limpiopungo Lagoon, enjoy a thrilling downhill ride, and savor a delicious lunch.
- Cotopaxi National Park - Located just an hour and a half from Quito, along the Pan-American Highway heading south, this journey takes you through a section of the Andes and the town of Machachi, renowned for its livestock and agriculture. Nestled between the Pasochoa and Rumiñahui on the right, and the Corazon hill with the stunning Ilinizas on…
- Cotopaxi National Park - Located just an hour and a half from Quito, along the Pan-American Highway heading south, this journey takes you through a section of the Andes and the town of Machachi, renowned for its livestock and agriculture. Nestled between the Pasochoa and Rumiñahui on the right, and the Corazon hill with the stunning Ilinizas on the left, our first technical stop is at an altitude of 2945m (9,662.07 ft.) for acclimatization, breakfast, and photography.
- Cotopaxi National Park - Our next stop is at the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park at 3200m (10,498.69 ft.). Here, local community members will greet us with handicrafts and mountain apparel. It’s highly recommended to bring or purchase a wool hat, scarf, gloves, etc., at this stop. Cotopaxi National Park is the second most visited park in Ecuador, following the Galapagos Islands. Its main attraction is the Cotopaxi Volcano, standing at 5987m (19,347.11 ft.), the highest active volcano in the world, drawing thousands of tourists each month as a major attraction near Quito.
- Cotopaxi National Park - We will embark on a hike up the Cotopaxi Volcano to the “José Rivas Refuge,” which takes approximately one hour. There, we will take a 30-minute break to rest and enjoy a hot drink or soup (costing approximately 1 to 5 USD). We will then hike back to the parking lot, with an optional downhill bicycle ride lasting about 30-40 minutes.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - We will arrive at the picturesque Limpiopungo Lagoon, either by car or bike, depending on your preference. Here, we will have a few moments to relax and capture some photos.

- Private transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
- Admission to Cotopaxi national park
- Private transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
- Admission to Cotopaxi national park
- Hot drink or soup in the refuge (1 to 5 USD)
- Tips
- Additional snacks and refreshments during the trip
- Souvenirs
- Breakfast
- Hot drink or soup in the refuge (1 to 5 USD)
- Tips
- Additional snacks and refreshments during the trip
- Souvenirs
- Breakfast
This tour offers an exciting visit to the magnificent Cotopaxi volcano, the second tallest volcano in Ecuador. Participants will have the opportunity to admire the stunning Limpiopungo lagoon. The tour includes a thrilling downhill bicycle ride, with bicycles provided, or alternatively, participants can choose to travel by car.
This experience comes…
This tour offers an exciting visit to the magnificent Cotopaxi volcano, the second tallest volcano in Ecuador. Participants will have the opportunity to admire the stunning Limpiopungo lagoon. The tour includes a thrilling downhill bicycle ride, with bicycles provided, or alternatively, participants can choose to travel by car.
This experience comes highly recommended!
- PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, full-day visits within Cotopaxi National Park are currently restricted to the José Ribas Refuge.
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- All times mentioned are estimated.
- Necessary Equipment: Comfortable And Warm Clothes, Windproof Jacket (Optional), Gloves, Neck And Ear Protection, Camera, Sunscreen, Comfortable Shoes For Walking In Mountainous And Sandy Terrain.
- The total duration includes travel time from one place to another.
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.