Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quito, Ecuador

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world on a private day trip to the Cotopaxi Volcano from Quito. Make the short hike to the base camp lookout point at your own pace on this private tour, which promises undivided attention from your guide. Plus, you can sit back and admire the scenery while someone else drives you there.

Explore the mighty Cotopaxi Volcano at your own pace on a private day trip
Swap the city streets for the pristine nature of a national park
Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the scenery
Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.
Bilingual certified english speaking guide
Fees and entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park.
Typical Lunch
Hiking sticks

Tips
Souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer pick ups from hotels located in Quito old town and new town.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Cotopaxi National Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Laguna de Limpiopungo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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 32 reviews

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Amazing Trip of a Lifetime

Julian_S, Jan 2023

Climbing the volcano in the snow was an unforgettable experience. The host was very attentive to my tight schedule and took necessary safety precautions. He was very informative. I would definitely go on this tour again with my wife and cousin.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks for your review! Our team at Inspiring Ecuador always take great care of safety. We'd love to have you, your wife, and cousin join us again for more awesome adventures!

Amazing

selena_b, Apr 2022

Marcelo was an excellent and knowledgeable guide We trekked the Cotopaxi Volvano but he was safe at all times Then stopped for some delicious Andean food! Highly recommended

Great excursion to Cotopaxi

Anne_P, Jan 2022

We decided at the last minute to take this tour the following day. A phone call to our hotel (after hours!) confirmed our reservation which had no one else on the excursion. Our guide, Vincente, was a treasure. He speaks 4 or 5 languages fluently and is a real authority on not only the birds and wildlife and flowers of Ecuador, but also on its history and politics as well. He answered every question we had (and we had many!) and demonstrated a knowledge of Cotopaxi and the route to it as if it were his own back yard. He was also enormously flexible in designing our day with him consistent with our own goals and expectations. He became like a friend.