Full Day Cotopaxi Volcano from Quito

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1. Discover the wild beauty of Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes. Begin your adventure crossing the páramo, where wild horses roam and rare highland plants thrive. Enjoy a scenic walk around the Limpiopungo Lagoon, with the snowcapped Cotopaxi reflected in its waters. For those seeking more adventure, hike up to the José Rivas Refuge, feeling the thrill of high-altitude exploration. Along the way, your guide shares the park’s natural and cultural significance, connecting you deeply with this Andean sanctuary. This tour blends breathtaking landscapes, wildlife encounters, and unforgettable moments in the shadow of Cotopaxi’s majestic peak.

   3 h

2. Walk along scenic trails surrounding the Limpiopungo Lagoon, with breathtaking views of Cotopaxi’s snowcapped peak. Spot highland birds and wildlife that thrive in the páramo ecosystem. Enjoy a peaceful connection with nature, perfect for photography and quiet reflection.

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3. Get in an exhilarating hike up the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano toward the José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters (18,000 ft.). Along the way, feel the crisp Andean air and take in stunning views of the páramo and surrounding peaks. This high-altitude adventure offers both challenge and reward, bringing you closer to one of Ecuador’s most iconic landmarks.

   3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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How it compares in Quito

• Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 188 of 338.
• 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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