COTOPAXI: Where height becomes an experience
Trip Highlights
Cotopaxi National Park: sanctuary of moors and lagoons
Cotopaxi Volcano: the Andes’ perfect cone
High-altitude adventure: hikes, horseback rides, and climbs
Endless landscapes: nature that inspires and challenges
Description
Visiting Cotopaxi is not just about admiring a volcano: it is stepping into a stage where nature and mysticism converge. Cotopaxi National Park welcomes travelers with endless highland moors, hidden lagoons, and forests that protect unique species, creating a sanctuary of biodiversity.
The star is the Cotopaxi Volcano, rising 5,897 meters with its perfect snow-capped cone. More than a landscape, it is an ancestral symbol that has inspired legends and offers experiences for everyone: hikes across the highlands, horseback rides through vast Andean plains, or climbs that challenge the most adventurous.
Itinerary
Meet your guide and receive a briefing for the day
Departure for the famous Volcano Route, where you can enjoy the Andean landscapes and cultures, and make stops along the way to take beautiful photos.
Hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, at the foot of the Cotopaxi and Runmiñahui volcanoes, featuring stunning scenery and opportunities for Andean birdwatching.
Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
Depending on your interests, you can participate in optional activities such as horseback riding, a visit to a rose plantation, or a hike to the Cotopaxi Volcano refuge (weather permitting).
These activities have additional costs.
Return to Quito and rest at the hotel
Tour Info
Cotopaxi
Why take this tour?
Cotopaxi is not just a tourist destination: it is a meeting point with the power of the Andes, an experience that connects travelers with the greatness of nature and with a story that goes beyond the ordinary.
Included
National Tourist Guide
Private tour transportation
Lunch at local restaurant
Entrance Tickets to Tourist Sites
Excluded
Meals
Personal expenses
Tips
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