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|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day | 6 hours | 5.0 (32) | $170 | |
Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Lagoon Limpiopungo Hike | 7–9 hours | — | $69 | View |
Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day | 12 hours | 5.0 (486) | $69 |
Fall in love with the enchanting mountain range of the Andes in Ecuador, feel the wind rush around you as you walk between villages and meet the local people. Be amazed with the stunning surroundings of the Limpiopungo Lagoon at the foothills of the volcano and dare to visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi, which has a perfectly symmetrical cone at 5,897 m (19,347 ft) high. Finally, have a local taste of delicious Andean food.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $265.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
We will depart to the south of Quito towards the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi is surrounded by its National Park, home to abundant plant life, a rich fauna, and Inca ruins. Leaving Quito on the Panamericana South, we reach the Park entrance and begin our visit to the natural history museum before continuing up Cotopaxi. We ascend the mountain as high as possible to the parking lot at 4500 meters. From here, a short 45-minutes walk takes us up to the refuge to observe a variety of birds and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Visit Limpiopungo lagoon at 3800 meters above sea level, located at the foothills of Cotopaxi volcano. Its clear but icy waters are surrounded by small hills and hills. It has a magnificent panorama for photography in a frame of elevations such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua and Rumiñahui. Here your guide will explain you about the habitat of a big variety of birds, herds of llamas and some other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer.
We offer pick ups from hotels located in Quito old town and new town.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $170 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $265. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer pick ups from hotels located in Quito old town and new town. Pickup points include Hotel Dann Carlton Quito, Torres de Suites Executive Suites & Residences.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Inspiring Ecuador.
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