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Cotopaxi Full-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances
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Cotopaxi Full-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances

by Quito Tour Bus

12 hours
Quito
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12 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $53.10
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12 hours
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2 adults × $53.10
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This full-day bus tour from Quito lasts about 12 hours and visits Cotopaxi National Park, home to the active Cotopaxi volcano at 5,897 meters. The tour includes transport and all entrance fees. After leaving Quito, the group travels to Cotopaxi National Park for about five hours on site. Visitors then stop at Laguna de Limpiopungo on the volcano’s slopes to view the lagoon and surrounding landscape, including the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center. Next, the tour features a three-hour hike to the José Rivas Refuge located at 4,864 meters elevation. After the trek, the group returns to Quito. A bilingual guide fluent in English and Spanish accompanies the tour throughout. Food, drinks, and tips are not included.

Highlights

Visit Cotopaxi National Park with active volcano
Stop at Laguna de Limpiopungo and Interpretation Center
Three-hour hike to José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters
Bilingual guide speaking English and Spanish
All entrance fees included
Transport provided from Quito

What's included

Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
All entrance fees to sites visited
Tourist transportation during the full-day tour

What's not included

Details not specified
Tips for the guide or driver
Food and drinks

Itinerary

1

Cotopaxi National Park

Travel from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, where the active Cotopaxi volcano is located at 5,897 meters elevation in the Andes.

300 min

2

Laguna de Limpiopungo

Visit the Limpiopungo lagoon on the volcano’s slopes. This stop includes time to view the landscape, take photographs of the volcano and lagoon, and visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center.

30 min

3

Cotopaxi Volcano

A trek to the José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters altitude within the park. After the hike, the group returns to Quito.

180 min

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Total
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