Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip with Lunch at Colonial Farm
Description
Don't waste time waiting for large group-tours and just have lots of fun with your family or friends from the begining to the end. Avoid unnecessary crowds when you visit the second highest active volcano of the world, and enjoy the majesty of one of the most beautiful mountains on this planet without rushing, from the comfort of a private, customizable and flexible tour with a fabulous stop for lunch at a 300-years-old-hacienda! Enjoy the company of a local expert, and learn that altitud is not as bad as people think. Go for personal challenges, and live a real and an unforgettable life-time-experience in the Andes of Ecuador!!
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Itinerary
Cotopaxi, the second most popular adventure destination in Ecuador is just one and a half hours far from Quito! If you find being in nature an uplifting experience, then take a visit to the second highest active volcano of the world that will leave its mark on you! You will be picked up by your tour guide at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.
Around 9:30 a.m. in the encounter with Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m - 19,347 ft), you will be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses and ecosystems that change amazingly as you go higher in this incredible reserve! You will also observe the exotic fauna as you take part of the numerous activities offered by this unforgettable adventure!
This park also has an important collection of lakes and mountain peaks. One the most outstanding of these is Limpiopungo Lake, which reflects in its waters the majestic Rumiñahui volcano, which is 4.757 meters above sea level (15,606 ft). You'll have the opportunity to hike around the lake to acclimatize because of the high altitude of this wonderful region.
Then you'll drive up to the parking lot located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14,763 ft) to enjoy a breath-taking view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and to start an unforgettable hike up to the refuge! After one exciting and challenging hour hike, you'll have time to admire the stunning view and visit the world-wide-known Refuge "José Rivas", located at 4.800 meters above sea level (15,748 ft).
After finishing the hike, you'll drive downhill way towards a charming 300 years-old-hacienda to be delighted by its charming colonial architecture, history, and delicious gastronomy.
With no doubt, when you visit Cotopaxi National Park, and leave behind the noise and stress of the big city, you will experience a feeling of spirituality and love for nature. You will be back in your hotel in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m. End of this unforgettable Andean adventure!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be ready 5 minutes before starting time, at your hotel front desk.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
- It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
- Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Reviews(29)
Very impressive the day we had,,,! The volcano showed in all its glory, and the hikes we took were enough for our physical predisposition. The food at the hacienda was memorable and I recommend this activity for the opportunity we had to discover the history of Ecuador. We love the tour!
Fue un plcaer!! Muchas gracias por escoger este tour a Cotopaxi que trata de rescatar la rica historia del lugar!!
Diana was amazing, we had a great time, and lunch at the hacienda delighted us from start to finish! Highly recommended if you need peace of mind and attention with the care you deserve this activity. Simply recommended!
Fue un placer!! Definitivamente el tour a Cotopaxi con tranqulidad se lo vive mejor!!
Our guide Luis was attentive, knowledgeable and fun and he made the most of the day, adjusting the itinerary to get the best of the changeable weather allowing us to reach the Refugio safely. We saw wild horses, llamas and lots of interesting birds and had a fantastic meal and tour in the Hacienda Cienaga.
Dear friends, Thank you very much for your nice and detailed review about your experience in Cotopaxi National Park. We are glad to know that you loved the adventure and history that is offered on this day trip from Quito. We hope to see you again some day. Your Ecuadorian friends,
We were excellent in Cotopaxi because we had an enviable climate, and the guide was very courteous and collaborative. Very good lunch at the Hacienda!!
Gracias por visitar Cotopaxi con los expertos!! Fue un placer
Ximena picked us up from our hotel on time in the morning and drove us to Cotopaxi. She’s very friendly and is knowledgeable about the flora and trails around Cotopaxi. She drove up a very steep road to the José Rivas Refuge but we decided to turn around given that it was snowing and cloudy. Along the way we saw a fox and vistas of the volcano flatlands. She then guided us to hike the Cotopaxi lagoon area and pointed out native plants and herbs. We wrapped up the day by stopping by a former Ecuador president’s house that now is a hotel and restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious meal of local Ecuador dishes. We enjoyed the tour and recommend it for a great day trip to Cotopaxi.
Thank you very much for choosing this great adventure at Cotopaxi Volcano with our team!
Wear warm clothes, and comfortable shoes. Our experience was fantastic and the food at the hacienda memorable!! Thank you!!
Estimado viajero, Fue un placer servirlos en Cotopaxi, y estamos felices de saber que les gustó nuestra excursión privada!! Esperamos volverlos a ver!! Saludos cordiales,
This was an amazing trip and our guide, Diana and driver, Wilmer were excellent. This is our second tour with Ecuador Best Tours and their communication, service, attention to detail and focus on safety is outstanding. We hiked from the parking lot at Cotopaxi to the refuge. While it is only a 1km hike, you are doing it from roughtly 14,000 to 15,000 feet. It took us over 1 hour. It was very exhausting but our guide helped us through….urging us to take small steps and many rest stops. It was totally worth it and an excellent accomplishment. Coming down is easy. Hiking poles are highly recommended. The lunch at the Hacienda was an excellent reward as well.
Dear guests, It was a pleasure, we are very happy to know you loved your experience with us at Cotopaxi National Park! For us is extremely important to be flexible and helpful in every tour we organize... Mission acomplished! We wish you all the best in the future... Your Ecuadorian friends,
We went to Cotopaxi with friends and we realized that this tour was private, just for us, and we felt very comfortable and cared for from the first minute! Our naturalist guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the place. We saw the volcano in all its splendor. And we closed with a flourish with a delicious lunch inside a Colonial Hacienda that is more than 300 years old... Brilliant!! Highly recommended walk for all kinds of people. Thanks a lot for everything!
Estimados viajeros, Esta es la ventaja de realizar un tour privado a Cotopaxi, ya que podemos disfrutarlo de una formaúnica y pausada, sin apuro. Fue un gusto haberles servido!! Sus amigos de Ecuador,
This trip was underwhelming to us. Seeing the Volcano was good but an hour at most activity. The lake was of no interest and walking around it held no appeal. The hacienda was truly lovely and lunch was good. I would rate that 4 star. The trip in general just wasn’t enough to see or do for an entire day.
Dear guests, Thank you very much for sharing with us your experience. We are glad to know liked it! Kind regards,
This day trip was incredible. We got to enjoy the beauty of Cotopaxi and spend some time outdoors. Our guide - Carlos - was awesome! We had him for two other day trips with Ecuador Best Tours and we got to know him pretty well by day trip 3. Whenever I travel, I always try to find a local tour company and this one is the best in Quito!
Dear travelers, Thank you very much for choosing our services for Cotopaxi National Park! We are glad to know you loved your adventures with our tour guide...! It was a great pleasure! Your friends, Ecuador Best Tours,
