Cotopaxi Volcano Quest!

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Quito, Ecuador

8 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t stress over the logistics of visiting the popular Cotopaxi National Park in Quito, especially if you’ve got limited time in the area. Instead, opt for this full-day excursion—during which everything from transport to lunch is included—and forget about waiting on large tour groups.

Hike and bike through the Cotopaxi National Park during this day trip
Learn more about the National Park than you likely would alone
Customize the itinerary to your tastes
Lunch is included for ease

What's Included

What’s Included:
Lunch
Transport
Guide

What’s Not Included:
Additional Snacks / Beverages
TIPS
Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:20 am

Itinerary

Go F.A.R. Project Ecuador

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cotopaxi National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Laguna de Limpiopungo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
What to bring:
Warm clothing
Waterproof jacket
Gloves, scarf, hat
Hiking boots or trekking shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

Extra snacks and water
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Face masks
Hand sanitizer
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 106 reviews

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This was a great...

Cem_A, Dec 2025

This was a great itinerary, where we got to see really nice views, did a nice hike up to base camp and learned a lot from our knowledgeable guide Lincoln. Highly recommended. It would be easier if you acclimate to the altitude in Quito but we managed it with one day.

Private tour with Alejandro is the way to go!

Mathew_S, Aug 2025

We did a private tour to Cotopaxi as the driver was able to pick us up from our hotel and drop us off at the airport after. Alejandro was our guide, and we could not have asked for anyone better. He was very sociable with excellent English, very knowledgable, and also a good driver. The weather is extremely variable, layers are crucial. The hike and the lunch on the way back were our favorite parts. It was the perfect day trip from Quito before our late flight back that evening.

Unforgettable experience

Maurice_W, Dec 2022

It was an amazing experience, beyond my expectations. Alejandro was a really great guide, i highly recommend this tour. He was really friendly and charismatic, he paid a lot of attention to make sure we were okay as well.

The summit of tours

Mark_F, Nov 2022

This was a great experience made easy and fun. Out tour guide Alejandro was highly informative, yes ask him to recite all 96 volcanoes in Ecuador, he knows I let him win the foot race on that last 10m ascent to base camp!

Experience 100%

Adriana_G, Dec 2025

The Carpe Diem agency is an example to follow from the beginning with all the details and professionalism of our guide Alejo cheerful 'willing with an unbeatable attitude congratulations for your work

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