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Cotopaxi Volcano Tours

Marvel at one of the world’s highest active volcanoes: snow-capped Cotopaxi, soaring to 5,897m within a stunning national park of windswept páramo grasslands and wild horses. Day trips from Quito include a hike to the refuge or Limpiopungo lagoon, with options for mountain biking and horseback riding.

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Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Quito
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
4.9(1,476)·12 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
Quito
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
4.9(726)·14 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily
Quito
Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily
4.9(613)·11 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way
Quito
Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way
5.0(486)·9 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day
5.0(394)·12 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito
Quito
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito
4.9(213)·10 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park - All included from Quito
Quito
Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park - All included from Quito
4.7(140)·9 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Quilotoa Lagoon and Volcanoes Avenue Day Trip with Entrances
Quito
Quilotoa Lagoon and Volcanoes Avenue Day Trip with Entrances
4.9(115)·10 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Cotopaxi National Park Horseback Ride hike for Beginners
Quito
Private Cotopaxi National Park Horseback Ride hike for Beginners
5.0(114)·10 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito – Day Trip to the Andes
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito – Day Trip to the Andes
4.9(74)·8 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi & Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Adventure in the Andes
Quito
Cotopaxi & Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Adventure in the Andes
5.0(64)·14 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi National Park Hiking & Biking Tour
Quito
Cotopaxi National Park Hiking & Biking Tour
4.7(58)·9 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
Quito
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
5.0(40)·8 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Full Day Tour - All included - Guided hike and National Park entrance
Quito
Cotopaxi Full Day Tour - All included - Guided hike and National Park entrance
4.4(37)·12 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcano, PRIVATE Tour, from Quito, + LUNCH
Quito
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcano, PRIVATE Tour, from Quito, + LUNCH
4.6(31)·9 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito – with Lunch & Entry
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito – with Lunch & Entry
5.0(23)·8 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi volcano horseback ride and hike Private tour
Quito
Cotopaxi volcano horseback ride and hike Private tour
5.0(15)·8 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano, from Quito, PRIVATE Tour, includes LUNCH
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano, from Quito, PRIVATE Tour, includes LUNCH
5.0(8)·7 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Horseback Ride & Hike in Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito
Quito
Horseback Ride & Hike in Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito
5.0(2)·9 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano Full-Day Tour from Quito
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano Full-Day Tour from Quito
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi National Park from Quito
Quito
Cotopaxi National Park from Quito
5.0(2)·9 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Quito
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
5.0(1)·11 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Lagoon Limpiopungo Hike
Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Lagoon Limpiopungo Hike
9 hours
from$66/ person
via Viator

Cotopaxi Volcano in Quito — FAQ

What is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, a perfectly conical, snow-capped peak reaching 5,897m within a beautiful national park of páramo grasslands, lagoons and wildlife, about 2 hours from Quito.
Can you hike Cotopaxi from Quito?
Yes — day trips from Quito take you into Cotopaxi National Park to hike toward the José Rivas refuge (around 4,800m) or the Limpiopungo lagoon, with options for biking and horseback riding.
Is the Cotopaxi day trip worth it from Quito?
Yes — the dramatic snow-capped volcano, high-altitude páramo scenery and wild horses make Cotopaxi one of the most spectacular day trips from Quito.

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