Cotopaxi National Park & Baños Private Day Trip from Quito

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Itinerary

1. Begin your day with convenient pickup from your hotel in Quito and set off toward Ecuador’s spectacular Andes. Travel along the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes, passing dramatic mountain scenery, traditional Andean villages, and sweeping highland plains as you journey into the heart of Ecuador’s volcanic landscape.

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2. Arrive at Cotopaxi National Park, home to the iconic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes. Surrounded by vast páramo grasslands and rugged peaks, enjoy spectacular views of the snow-capped volcano and the unique high-altitude landscape.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Descend to Limpiopungo Lagoon, a peaceful high-altitude lake beneath the towering Cotopaxi Volcano. Walk along the shoreline and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, with opportunities to spot wild horses and native Andean birdlife.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Continue to Baños de Agua Santa through the scenic Ecuadorian highlands. Stop in town for lunch and refreshments before continuing to the famous Ruta de las Cascadas.

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5. Continue along the famous Ruta de las Cascadas (Waterfall Route), one of the most scenic areas around Baños. Travel through a lush mountain valley with waterfalls, cliffs, forests, and spectacular views.

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6. Stop at Manto de la Novia, one of the best-known waterfalls along the route. Enjoy the surrounding scenery and take photographs of the waterfall and mountain valley.

   1 hAdmission included

7. Visit Pailón del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron), one of the most spectacular waterfalls near Baños. Follow the designated trail to the viewing areas and experience the dramatic waterfall and surrounding gorge.

   1 hAdmission included

8. Head to Casa del Árbol, a famous mountain viewpoint overlooking the valleys and mountains around Baños. Enjoy panoramic scenery and time for photographs, with the option to experience the famous Swing at the End of the World. After your visit, begin the comfortable return journey to Quito in your private vehicle.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Quito

• Its from-price is 97% above the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Quito

Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.

The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.

Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).

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