Cotopaxi Volcano & Papallacta Hot Springs – Nature & Relaxation
Description
Enjoy a totally unique tour in a single day from Quito, visiting the active Cotopaxi volcano in the south of the city of Quito. Known as the second highest in Ecuador, with an altitude of 5,897 meters, the Cotopaxi volcano is a symbol of natural grandeur and home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. The tour does not end here, the Papallacta hot springs await us. to relax in its waters with unique healing properties.
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Itinerary
Our adventure begins with the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Standing tall at an impressive elevation of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet), Cotopaxi is a true marvel of nature. With its snow-capped peak and a perfectly symmetrical cone, it creates an iconic silhouette against the clear blue sky.
This is the best place to view the Cotopaxi volcano, We are going to walk around the Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park to enjoy the Nature of the flora the fauna in the Avenue of the volcanos in the Nades of Ecuador
Atter of visiting Cotopaxi National Park we drive to the Papallacta hot spring where we can enjoy the thermal warm water that comes from the Volcano Cayambe, This is a splendid time to enjoy the massage too
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up from hotels within the Metropolitan Area of Quito. Pick up outside this area has a cost of USD 35.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Excellent experience, very experienced and friendly guide. We learned a lot from Ecuador and would come back. Thank you David!
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 🌟 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tuviste una excelente experiencia y que disfrutaste del tour junto a David. Nuestro equipo se esfuerza cada día por ofrecer experiencias auténticas y llenas de aprendizaje sobre Ecuador. ¡Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente en una próxima aventura!
As city transport vehicles cannot go to the national park and vice versa, we were in 2 vehicles each way. The main driver Jimmy was very skilled and stopped whenever we wanted to take photos. Our guide Andres was very knowledgeable and informative about the history of Ecuador, Cotopaxi park and flora/fauna. Both Jimmy and Andres were very polite and helpful. Although the weather was not clear, we enjoyed our walk around the lagoon and we loved the visit to Termas Papallactas hot mineral springs and massage.
Thank you very much Michael and Paula for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that, despite the weather, you enjoyed the walk around the lagoon and especially the relaxing visit to Papallacta We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Jimmy and Andrés.We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Ecuador! :)
Did a solo trip with Pedro and loved it. Views of Cotopaxi were so beautiful, we waited for some clouds to move along and finally got to see it. Pedro was great about checking in on how I was doing with the elevation, pointing out animals and telling me about the history of the park. The hot springs were really nice, the facility is beautiful and so great on a cool rainy day as was the massage I booked. Pedro also worked out a way to avoid two traffic delays which saved us tons of time!
Thank you for your comment! We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience and truly enjoyed the nature, peaceful atmosphere, and special moments throughout the trip. We strive to offer well-organized, comfortable tours filled with memorable experiences. We'd love to have you join us again for another adventure in Ecuador!
We had an amazing time doing this tour! It was a perfect itinerary for doing a variety of things during our limited time in Quito before an evening flight. Our guide Pedro was a great driver, shared interesting information about Quito and pointed out cool wildlife. He was also really patient on the Cotopaxi hike (we came from sea level but we made it!), picked a delicious spot for lunch on a lake, and took excellent photos for us (including a quick stop to see a newborn baby alpaca!). Even after the long drives, we still had a good amount of time to relax at the Hot Springs. Everything was straightforward and professional from the moment of booking until drop off back at our hotel near the airport. We were really glad that the tour company worked with us and could be so flexible to accommodate our preferences and location. Would love to come back and try some of the other tours.
Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for your lovely message! 😊 We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it was a great way to make the most of your time in Quito before your flight. So glad you made it up to Cotopaxi Volcano! We know it’s not easy coming from sea level, but you did it! 💪 Special moments like the stop to see the newborn alpaca or relaxing in the hot springs make it all even more worthwhile. Thank you for highlighting the organization and flexibility of our team. We love being able to tailor each experience to fit exactly what our guests need. We’d love to see you again to keep exploring together! 🌋💚 Best regards, Quito Trip Team
Our hike up Cotopaxi was amazing and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide Pedro. He set the perfect pace and made us feel safe and comfortable as we found climbing at altitude quite challenging…but so worth it! He also arranged a great lunch stop where we enjoyed some beautiful trout and our final destination to the hot springs at Papallacta made a perfect end to a wonderful day. We would definitely recommend a trip with Pedro as he is friendly, knowledgeable and very professional.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the hike to Cotopaxi and the entire journey to Papallacta. Pedro loves knowing how much you appreciated his guidance and company! ☺️ It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you return to Ecuador soon. A new adventure always awaits!
Our guide Pedro was amazing. He told us a lot about the history and interesting facts of each town and attraction we visited along the way. Thanks to his expertise and driving skill, the transition from each location to the next was seamless. He even got out of his way to show us attractions along the way that weren’t included in the original itinerary. The day trip in Quito we did with Pedro was definitely a pleasant one. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Pedro made your day trip in Quito so enjoyable with his knowledge and seamless guidance. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures!
We had an amazing time with David on our trip!! It was truly an experience we won’t forget. David did a great job at making adjustments and making the day even more personalized for my boyfriend and I! Seeing Cotopaxi park and the volcano was spectacular! The hot springs after were just the best way to end the day. David was incredibly nice and extremely knowledgeable. He has so much passion for his county and was a great source of information on the history of Ecuador! Thanks David for making our trip incredible.
Hi Jessica Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear David made your trip to Cotopaxi and the hot springs unforgettable with his knowledge and passion. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
The tour was awesome. The hot springs helped us recover from the cotopaxi hike. Pedro was dependable and knowledgeable about the area. Also very flexible with plans to accommodate.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had an awesome tour and enjoyed the relaxing hot springs post-Cotopaxi hike.
A full and good day. Pedro was a great guide, friendly and informative....and remained cheerful despite hours of driving and some foul weather.
We are happy to know that you enjoyed a complete and positive day! Pedro proved to be an excellent guide, friendly and informative, keeping spirits high despite the weather conditions and long hours of driving.
The tour to Cotopaxi with Pedro was amazing. The landscape and nature was stunnig. I really enjoyed to hike to the basecamp and the hot chocolate up there. I learned a lot about the nature, plants and animals in the region. Moreover I really enjoyed the delicious vegi lunch and feeding lamas afterwards as well as relaxing in the hot springs in the evening. Pedro is always so caring and I can highly recommend this tour to everyone.
We are delighted to hear about your incredible experience on the Cotopaxi tour with Pedro. The stunning landscape and nature, along with knowledge about the flora and fauna of the region, made the trip enriching. We're glad you enjoyed the hike to base camp, the delicious vegetarian lunch, and the unique experiences like feeding the llamas and relaxing in the hot springs. Pedro's caring attitude really enhances the tour and we appreciate his recommendation to others. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure! Regards Quito Trip Team
