Very close to Quito is Ecuador's second-highest volcano, the Cotopaxi volcano, which stands at 5,897 meters above sea level and is still active. On our day trip, you can visit this protected area and climb to the first refuge at 4,864 meters above sea level.
Itinerary:
We'll leave Quito early in the morning and take the Pan-American Highway south. We'll make a short stop at the beginning to buy something to eat (food not included), use the restrooms, and use the ATM.
Next, we enter Cotopaxi National Park, where passengers register to access the protected area. Once inside the national park, the trip will include the following stops:
First stop: Limpiopungo Lagoon. From here, we'll observe various bird species, native plants, and nearby volcanoes that surround the park.
Second stop: Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center. Our itinerary includes a visit to an exhibition featuring photographs and key information for those interested in learning more about the Cotopaxi volcano and its surroundings.
Third stop: Cotopaxi Volcano Base Camp. The journey begins at the parking lot and heads to the José Rivas shelter, located at 4,864 meters above sea level. This stop also requires a hike of at least an hour. The road is steep, and the scenery is stunning. Enjoy the hike at your own pace with your tour guide.
On the way back to Quito, we'll stop for lunch at a restaurant near Cotopaxi. We recommend trying the delicious potato locro or chicken broth to warm you up. (Lunch not included)
Free time for lunch (not included). Later transfer to Quito. Notes: Pick-up area:
Hotels in the three main areas of Quito: La Carolina, La Mariscal and Centro Histórico
It is recommended to bring:
Glasses
Hat or cap
Scarf and gloves for the cold
Warm or thermal clothing
Comfortable shoes for walking in the mountains
Camera
Sunscreen
- A minimum number of people is required for the tour to operate. If this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Highlights
Ariscal Sucre Interpretation Center
Cotopaxi Volcano
Cotopaxi National Park
Limpiopungo Lagoon
We stopped and saw the wildlife of the Andes
Avenue of Volcanoes
What includes and does not include
Pick-up and Drop-off around the 3 main areas of Quito
Bilingual professional guide (English and Spanish)
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
Withdrawal area: Hotels in the three main areas of Quito: La Carolina, La Mariscal and Centro Histórico
It is recommended to bring: Glasses Hat or cap Scarf and gloves for cold weather Warm or thermal clothing Comfortable shoes for mountain hiking Camera Sunscreen
- A minimum number of people is required for the tour to operate. If this number is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
