Cotopaxi Vulkantour von Quito – Tagesausflug in die Anden
Beschreibung
Der Cotopaxi Nationalpark liegt in der östlichen Bergkette der Anden. Der Cotopaxi ist mit 5897 Metern der zweithöchste Vulkan Ecuadors. Es ist von anderen Bergen wie Sincholagua, Pasochoa und Rumiñahui umgeben, die alle innerhalb der Vulkanallee liegen. Mit seiner wundervollen symmetrischen Form ist er ein ausgezeichneter Stratovulkan, übersetzt von Quichua ins Spanische als Hals des Mondes.
Tour-Optionen
Reiseverlauf
Ankunft am südlichen Eingang des Cotopaxi-Nationalparks.
Ankunft auf dem Parkplatz auf 4600 (15.091ft) über dem Meeresspiegel. Unsere Wanderung beginnt zum Refugio Padre Ribas, wo wir ein heißes Getränk bekommen können.
Wandern in der Limpiopungo-Lagune.
Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant.
Rückfahrt nach Quito
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Abholorte & -zeiten
- Wir holen Sie an Ihrer Adresse in der Stadt Quito ab. - Abholung außerhalb der Metropolregion Quito kostet USD 35 pro Person.
Bewertungen der Reisenden
Wichtige Informationen
- Nicht empfohlen für Reisende mit Wirbelsäulenverletzungen
- Nicht empfohlen für Schwangere
- Nicht empfohlen für Reisende mit Herz-Kreislauf-Schwäche
- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
- Kann durch eine mehrsprachige Anleitung bedient werden
Bewertungen(75)
I did a tour/hike of Cotopaxi with guide Andres and driver Jimmy. The scenery was gorgeous! The hike was challenging just due to the altitude but worth it for the views and seeing the Refugio. Guide Andres had so much great information about the history, people, geography and animals in the area. He was friendly and helpful and answered any questions I had about the area. Highly recommend this tour.
We are so happy to hear about your wonderful adventure to Cotopaxi! Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the beauty of this incredible destination. It is great to know that Andres and Jimmy helped make your day special. Andres’ knowledge about the history, culture, geography, and wildlife of the area is a valuable part of the experience, and we are glad he was able to answer your questions and share interesting details throughout the journey. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are happy that, despite the challenge of the altitude, you were able to enjoy the amazing landscapes and reach the Refugio. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable adventures exploring Ecuador.
This was a fabulous day. Our guide Edison met us promptly and expertly handled all the driving requirements. He was knowledgeable and pointed out many interesting features of Quito and Ecuador. The Cotopaxi experience was marvellous. We got to meet some alpacas, some great Ecuadorian people and experience the park and its amenities fully. The walk round the lake was full of discoveries from hummingbirds to lizards and lots of other things in between. The climb to the refuge on Cotopaxi was challenging but rewarding and the celebratory lunch at a wonderful local restaurant was top drawer! Would recommend this excursion to everyone looking to experience nature just outside of Quito!
Thank you so much for your lovely review David! 😊 We’re very happy to hear you had a great experience in Cotopaxi with Edison and enjoyed the park, wildlife, and local culture. It’s wonderful to know the day was memorable and rewarding. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another adventure in Ecuador! 🌄
Excellent adventure with Andres! He was very enthusiastic and informative and took us up to 16,137 feet!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an excellent adventure with Andres. His enthusiasm and knowledge truly make a difference, and reaching 16,137 feet is an incredible achievement! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. It was a pleasure having you with us we hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience! 😊
The tour guide spent more time talking to his driver than us. Also the car (2WD) was not able to make it to the parking area which meant we had to hike up just to get where everyone else parked. By the time we got to the parking lot we didn’t have the energy to hike up the mountain.
Hi Kyle, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have carefully looked into what happened, as situations like this are not common for us and we always strive to provide a high quality service, as reflected in most of our reviews. Regarding the situation, at no point did our guide refuse to continue to the refuge. Due to weather conditions and the state of the road, the vehicle was unable to reach the parking area. You began the hike; however, before reaching the midpoint, our guide informed us that you experienced symptoms related to the altitude, and you decided not to continue the ascent to the refuge. We regret that the experience did not fully meet your expectations and understand how the conditions may have impacted the activity. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our service.
We had an incredible experience on the Cotopaxi Volcano tour—definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the entire day was well organized and enjoyable from start to finish. Our guide, Ayrton, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly knew his stats and information inside and out. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and added great context throughout the day. On top of that, he was very charismatic and made the experience fun and memorable for everyone. Overall, a fantastic tour with a great guide. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Quito!
Hello, dear friend! We’re so happy to hear you had such an incredible experience! 💛 Thank you for your kind words about the tour and Ayrton -he’ll be delighted to know he made the day both fun and informative. It means a lot to us that this was a highlight of your trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
First of all let me just say if you are on the fence for a cotopaxi tour go ahead and pull the trigger on this one. Aryton was our guide and made our day by his extreme knowledge of the area, land, and history from Quito to Cotopaxi. Our journey started from getting picked up from our hotel where we found out that we essentially had a private tour! After a quick and complementary water stop we entered Cotopaxi Park and took a stop at the museum to learn more about the history, ecology, and geology of the park. Then it was on the parking lot where we started our fun trek up to the refuge! There was no rush and we made the hike and took some hot chocolate inside the refuge. Then it was time to return to the truck but not before seeing red foxes, wild horses, deer, and 2 caracara birds. We stopped for a loop around the lagoon before heading to our included Ecuadorian lunch (large portion) at a local spot with a backyard zoo! All in all 10/10 experience!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 😊 We are so happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience in Cotopaxi. It means a lot to us that you highlighted Ayrton's knowledge and passion; he truly loves what he does, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to him! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of the day on the Cotopaxi tour. We are especially pleased that the day felt personalized and unhurried; that is precisely the kind of experience we strive to provide. Thank you again for trusting us with your adventure. We would love to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable experience in Ecuador!
My wife and I had a fantastic private trip to Cotopaxi with our guide Andres and driver Santiago. I climbed Cotopaxi almost 30 years ago and wanted to revisit the Jose Ribas refugio. I wasn't sure if my wife was up to the hike up to the refugio, but Andrés and Santiago were very patient and we all made it. We're both in our mid 60's. The weather was great and the views were truly spectacular. Andres was very knowledgeable about the area and the geology. His English was very good and he brought great energy to the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Cotapaxi and would recommend a small group or private group trip if you want to be assured of a rewarding day out.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! It truly means a lot to us. We’re especially happy to hear that your return to Cotopaxi after so many years was such a meaningful experience—and even more special that you were able to share it together. Reaching the José Ribas Refugio is no small achievement, and we’re glad Andrés and Santiago could support you every step of the way with patience and encouragement. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the weather, the breathtaking views, and Andrés’ knowledge and energy throughout the day. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both him and Santiago they’ll be thrilled to hear this. Thank you again for trusting us with your trip. We hope to welcome you back to Ecuador soon!!
My wife and I had a fantastic private trip to Cotopaxi with our guide Andres and driver Santiago. I climbed Cotopaxi almost 30 years ago and wanted to revisit the Jose Ribas refugio. I wasn't sure if my wife was up to the hike up to the refugio, but Andrés and Santiago were very patient and we all made it. We're both in our mid 60's. The weather was great and the views were truly spectacular. Andres was very knowledgeable about the area and the geology. His English was very good and he brought great energy to the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Cotapaxi and would recommend a small group or private group trip if you want to be assured of a rewarding day out.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! It truly means a lot to us. We’re especially happy to hear that your return to Cotopaxi after so many years was such a meaningful experience—and even more special that you were able to share it together. Reaching the José Ribas Refugio is no small achievement, and we’re glad Andrés and Santiago could support you every step of the way with patience and encouragement. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the weather, the breathtaking views, and Andrés’ knowledge and energy throughout the day. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both him and Santiago they’ll be thrilled to hear this. Thank you again for trusting us with your trip. We hope to welcome you back to Ecuador soon!!
I had a wonderful experience one on one with Edison, my guide for the day. Very kind, knowledgeable, a person I could have a conversation with. I learned a lot too.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear you had a wonderful day with Edison. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and connecting with our guests. We hope to see you again for another adventure in Ecuador!
My wife and I had a great time! Pedro picked us up in front of our hotel and we were off. Pedro was extremely very informative. The hike up to base camp was breathtaking, literally. Take it slow and take controlled deep breaths, there’s a lot less oxygen up there. Totally worth it though! On the way back to Quito, we stopped off and had lunch at a local restaurant. It was just the two of us for the tour and in total it was about a 7 hour day. Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you and your wife had such a great experience. We’re glad you enjoyed not only the hike but also the local lunch and the private experience — those little moments are what make the day memorable. It was a pleasure hosting you both, and we really appreciate the recommendation. If you ever come back to Ecuador, we’d love to show you more hidden gems!
