¡Búsqueda del Volcán Cotopaxi!
Descripción
¡Más de una década de Excelencia en TripAdvisor! Sumérgete en la aventura de tu vida con CarpeDM Adventures mientras asciendes a uno de los titanes más imponentes del mundo: ¡un volcán activo que se eleva a la asombrosa altura de 5.897 metros! Y para aquellos que buscan viajes perfectos, lo tenemos cubierto. ¿Listo para embarcar? ¡Comuníquese con nosotros por WhatsApp al +593.98.534.1575 y que comience la aventura! • 7.20 am Justo afuera de nuestra Oficina de Operaciones CarpeDM / Go F.A.R • 7:30 am Hotel Hilton Colón • 07:45 Traslado al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi - parada para recoger snacks/desayuno en el camino. • 09:30 Ingreso al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi • 10:00 Centro de Interpretación Mariscal Sucre: El guía dará una explicación de la zona, volcanes, vegetación, animales. • 10:30 Estacionamiento a 4600m, inicio de la caminata hasta el Campo Base. • 12:30 Llegada al refugio a 4.864m. • 13:00 Alcance Glaciar 5.000m. depende de las condiciones • 14:00 Llegada al lago Limpiopungo. • 15:00 Almuerzo - Incluido en Restaurante tradicional local • 16:00 Retorno a Quito
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Dado que este es un recorrido privado, puede confirmar con nosotros si prefiere una caminata corta adicional en lugar del paseo cuesta abajo en bicicleta. Itinerario • 7:30 Punto de encuentro Oficina CarpeDM (José Antepara E4-38 y Los Ríos, sector Casco Antiguo) • 07:45 Traslado al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi • 09:30 Ingreso al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi • 10:00 El guía dará explicación de la zona, volcanes, vegetación, animales, etc. • 10:30 Estacionamiento a 4600 m, inicio de caminata hasta el refugio. • 12:30 Llegada al refugio a 4.864m. regresar al estacionamiento • 13:00 Revisión de equipo – Inicio del recorrido en bicicleta de regreso al lago Limpiapungo (recorrido corto de 3 a 5 km) • 14:00 Llegada al lago Limpiapungo. • 15:00 Almuerzo (incluido) • 16:00 Retorno a Quito
Contempla el majestuoso Cotopaxi, una visión de la perfección con su cono impecablemente simétrico envuelto en un espléndido manto de nieve y hielo. Una joya de la corona de Ecuador, este volcán atrae a viajeros de todo el mundo, lo que lo convierte en el pico más adorado y ascendido del país. Ubicado en medio de la etérea meseta de páramo del Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, sea testigo de los caballos salvajes deambulando libremente, sus siluetas bailando contra las vastas llanuras. Convergen junto a la serena laguna de Limpiopungo, un espejo que refleja las inmaculadas cumbres blancas del vecino volcán Rumiñahui. Este paraíso no es sólo un espectáculo, sino una sinfonía de la naturaleza, donde las aves acuáticas y las maravillas aviares dan una serenata al alma. 1. Centro de Interpretación Mariscal Sucre - sella tu pasaporte :) 2. Campo Base 4864 m Refugio José Rivas 3. Laguna Limpiopungo: seguido de un abundante almuerzo incluido.
La laguna de Limpiopungo es un hermoso lago formado por el agua de los glaciares. Ubicado en Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Limpiopungo es como un espejo que refleja el Cotopaxi
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- No se recomienda para viajeros con lesiones de la columna vertebral
- No es recomendable para embarazadas
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Los viajeros deben tener al menos un nivel de condición física medio
- Que traer:
- Ropa de abrigo
- Chaqueta impermeable
- Guantes, bufanda, sombrero
- Botas de senderismo o zapatillas de trekking
- Gafas de sol
- Protector solar
- Snacks extra y agua.
- Máscaras faciales
- Desinfectante de manos
Opiniones(111)
Grueling weather conditions that our guide offered options for creating safety and even comfort for everyone there! We were all successful in our journey!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that, despite the challenging weather conditions, you had such a positive experience. Mountain weather can be unpredictable, so our guides always do their best to adapt the plan when needed and ensure everyone stays as safe and comfortable as possible while still enjoying the adventure. We’re especially pleased to know that everyone in the group successfully completed the journey and that our guide’s support and encouragement made a difference. Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Ecuador!
Great experience, I highly recommend it. Felipe was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Very flexible and accommodating. He worked to make sure the tour worked for my fitness level and interests.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience exploring Ecuador with Felipe. He genuinely enjoys sharing his knowledge, culture, and passion for the destinations we visit, and we're glad his flexibility and personalized approach helped make the day enjoyable and comfortable for your interests and fitness level. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Felipe. Feedback like yours means a great deal to our team. Thank you for traveling with CarpeDM Adventures, and we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador!
My husband, 13 yo and I traveled to Cotapaxi with CarpeDM. They were well organized and the trip went great. We met at their office, took their bus to Cotapaxi, did a short hike to the base camp (which was challenging because of the altitude), did a short mountain bike ride down the road to the Laguna and then popped over to the visitor center (where we fed lamas and learned about volcanoes in Ecuador) and then we were off to lunch followed by the bus ride back to Quito. Our guide really enjoys his job and provides lots of great information. He was even available to give me advice on other excursions in Ecuador we’d like to do. If you’re not feeling well at altitude and not up for the full hike, you can wait at the bus, take in the views and maybe see a local fox. Biking is optional. Only 3 of 8 of us did it. The trip was great. Equipment was safe.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great experience at Cotopaxi with us. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the variety of activities throughout the day, from the hike to the refuge and the optional bike ride to visiting the lagoon and learning more about Ecuador’s volcanoes and wildlife. You also make a great point about the altitude. Cotopaxi can be challenging, and we always want our guests to know that there are options to enjoy the experience at their own pace. Whether hiking to the refuge, relaxing and taking in the incredible scenery, or choosing to bike, there’s something for everyone. We’re especially pleased to hear that you found the trip well organized and the equipment safe. Our team works hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable and comfortable experience. Thank you again for choosing CarpeDM Adventures and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure in Ecuador in the future!
My husband and I had a great day trip to Cotopaxi during out trip to Ecuador! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some quaint spots along the way that we likely wouldn't have seen on a large tour. We hiked to the basecamp, which we weren't sure about at first, but are so glad we did!! Make sure to bring a lot of layers because the weather can be much different than it is in Quito! I would highly recommend another trip with Carpedm!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your husband had such a great day trip to Cotopaxi. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed exploring some of the smaller local spots along the way and that the hike to the refuge turned out to be such a rewarding experience for you both. You’re absolutely right about the weather — Cotopaxi can be very different from Quito, and layers are always a great idea! Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure with CarpeDM in the future!
We started the hike at 4500m and went to almost 4900m, which took over an hour. It was quite cold; I wished I’d brought hat and gloves, but the tour was a spur of the moment decision. The thin air was making my chest thump, though the guide Felipe often checked in on everyone and encouraged us to take breaks. The views were spectacular and worth every bit of the climb. After we returned to the bus, we drove back down the road and at a point began riding cross country bikes down the dirt road. The guide was very safety oriented and made sure we were completely aware of the dangers. I appreciated that the guide repeatedly said it wasn’t a race, and that ambulance and hospital were very far away. I felt fully informed when we were asked to sign a waiver. We rode down for about half an hour over what someone called washboard road. It was bumpy but really fun. I was very impressed with Felipe; I always felt safe and he was very approachable.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail! We’re delighted to hear that stepping out of your comfort zone turned into such a rewarding adventure. Cotopaxi’s altitude and weather can definitely be challenging, so congratulations on making the climb to nearly 4900m — the spectacular views truly make the effort worthwhile. We’re especially happy to hear that Felipe’s attentive and safety-focused approach helped you feel comfortable and well supported throughout the day. Ensuring guests feel informed, encouraged, and safe during both the hike and bike ride is extremely important to us. The mountain biking descent can certainly be bumpy, but we’re glad you found it fun and memorable as well. Thank you again for your kind words and for trusting us with your adventure. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Ecuador!
A wonderful day trip! We had a great time with our guide, good conversation, information and finally good weather to see the magnificent Cotopaxi. As far as I can tell it was reasonable price for an adventure you should not miss while you’re in Quito!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful day at Cotopaxi and that you enjoyed the hike, the great conversations, and the beautiful views — especially with clear weather! It’s also great to know you felt the experience was good value and one not to miss while visiting Quito. That’s exactly what we aim to offer. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ecuador soon!
I did the Cotopaxi Volcano tour as an add-on option booked through G Adventures, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Everything was extremely well organized and professionally managed while still being fun and relaxed. The tour guide was incredibly friendly and kind, providing great background information about the volcano and the different sites we passed along the way. He made sure everyone felt comfortable on the trail, always checking on the group and making sure the slowest person was never left behind. I really appreciated how attentive and supportive he was throughout the hike. The driver was also excellent, and the whole team worked together seamlessly. The tour guide was very mindful of dietary restrictions and made sure lunch met everyone’s needs, which showed great attention to detail. As a nice bonus, we also received t-shirts and chocolate, which was a thoughtful touch. What I appreciated the most was their honesty and professionalism. I accidentally left my phone on the bus after being dropped off, and they coordinated everything so quickly that I had it back within 15 minutes. They were very helpful and nice about my mistake. As a foreign traveler, that was incredibly reassuring and meant a lot that they were so considerate about a lost cell phone being an urgent issue. Overall, this was a fantastic Cotopaxi tour. Professional, organized, friendly, and thoughtful from beginning to end. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Ecuador. One of the best tour operators I’ve ever used across multiple continents and countries. Highly recommend!!!
Wow — thank you so much for this incredible review! 🌟 We’re truly delighted to hear that your Cotopaxi experience with us was so memorable from start to finish. It means a lot to know that you felt the tour was well organized, professional, and still fun and relaxed — that’s exactly the balance we aim for. We’re especially happy that our team made you feel supported throughout the hike and that the attention to detail — from dietary needs to the small touches like t-shirts and chocolate — helped make the day even more special. Your kind words about the lost phone situation really mean a lot to us. We understand how stressful that can be, especially while traveling, so we’re very glad we could resolve it quickly and give you peace of mind. Thank you again for your trust, your recommendation, and for choosing to explore Cotopaxi with us. It truly means a lot to be considered one of the best tour operators you’ve experienced — we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ecuador someday!
We had a lovely time. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly with good english. The journey up the mountain was really fun, just the right amount of challenging for us (m&f 37y). We did have an older party member who was older and struggled a little with the downhill, Filipe was very kind and helped her. She later fell off her bike and was badly injured requiring urgent medical care. Filipe was kind and professional. He arranged for us to take our prepaid lunches away so that we didn't miss out while ensuring our team member got speedy care. My only minor complaint for the whole trip was that the bikes had inadequate suspension for the downhill ride and my bum hurts!
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and honest review. We’re really glad to hear that you had a lovely time overall and that you enjoyed the experience on Cotopaxi. It’s great to know that the challenge level felt right and that Felipe’s knowledge and friendly approach made a positive impact on your day. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about how Felipe handled the situation with your fellow traveler. Safety is always our top priority, and we’re proud to hear that he acted quickly, professionally, and with genuine care to ensure she received the attention she needed. We truly hope she made a full and speedy recovery. Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the bikes. We take this seriously — all of our bikes do receive regular maintenance and are equipped with suspension. However, as you experienced, the road inside Cotopaxi National Park can be very bumpy, and in some sections it is actually more comfortable to ride standing up slightly to better absorb the terrain. That said, we really appreciate you sharing this, as feedback like yours helps us continue improving the experience. Thank you again for traveling with us and for your understanding. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ecuador in the future!
Lovely guide. Very informative and accommodating
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that your first day in Ecuador was such a positive experience. Having a friendly, informative, and accommodating guide can really make a great start to a trip, and we’re glad we could be part of it. We hope the rest of your time in Ecuador was just as wonderful, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
great tour guide! did a great job explaining well
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the explanations during the experience. Our guides always aim to make each tour both informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Ecuador with CarpeDM Adventures!
