All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi Volcano tour: Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon, 4800 meters | US$ 59 p.p. | US$ 59 | 6h–8h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | free | — |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo LagoonBest value | US$ 89 p.p. | US$ 89 | 9h | 4.74★ · 144 | free | — |
| Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy RouteOur pick | US$ 130 p.p. | US$ 130 | 9h 30m | 4.97★ · 546 | free | — |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Private tour with lunch | US$ 143 p.p. | US$ 143 | 8h–9h | 4.93★ · 29 | free | — |
| Horseback Riding near Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano & Chagra Culture | US$ 209 p.p. | US$ 209 | 8h | 4.76★ · 37 | free | — |
| Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins Day Trip from QuitoTop rated | US$ 239 p.p. | US$ 239 | 8m–9m | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | free | — |
| Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes: Day Trip from Quito | US$ 240 p.p. | US$ 240 | 9h–10h | 4.92★ · 221 | free | — |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & Lunch | US$ 260 p.p. | US$ 260 | 8h | 4.93★ · 75 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 59–US$ 260 (median US$ 143). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 8.
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Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins Day Trip from QuitoA private day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park combines hiking through high-altitude ecosystems around Ecuador's second-most-visited national park with a visit to San Agustin de Callo, a colonial hacienda built over Inca structures where you eat lunch inside an Inca temple. A certified bilingual guide leads the day, hotel pickup is included, and you return by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you speak English or Spanish and want a guide who can explain the park's ecology and the hacienda's history in real time. The private format and bilingual guide mean you move at your own pace and get commentary tailored to what you're seeing, rather than following a fixed group schedule.
Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy RouteYou’ll ride horses inside Cotopaxi itself (not just outside), cross silent volcanic plains with a local guide, then hike up past 4,700 meters to base camp. Expect cold wind on your face, stories from locals along the way, and a route that skips crowded entrances for something quieter — it sticks with you long after.
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes: Day Trip from QuitoYou travel 10 hours round-trip from Quito to see two of Ecuador's most recognizable volcanoes: Cotopaxi National Park with a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, and Quilotoa crater lake with an optional descent to the water. The day includes private transport, a professional guide, all park entry fees, and lunch. You don't arrange tickets, timing, or transport yourself—everything is coordinated so you move between the two sites without gaps or confusion.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day in Ecuador and want to see two major volcanoes without arranging separate transport, park tickets, or timing—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, which is what makes two sites possible in 10 hours.
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo LagoonYou get picked up from your Quito hotel and driven into Cotopaxi National Park to hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, climb to Padre Rivas Refuge at 4,830 meters, and see the active volcano's cone and glacier. Park entry, a certified English-speaking guide, lunch, and return transport are all included. Minimum two people per booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ecuador's most recognizable volcano and a glacial lagoon without arranging transport, park fees, or a guide yourself — the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you show up and climb, nothing else to plan.
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & LunchYou’ll hike high into Cotopaxi’s wild landscape with a local guide, catch your breath over hot chocolate at Refugio Padre Ribas, wander Limpiopungo Lagoon’s shifting light, and share lunch nearby before heading back to Quito. It’s raw mountain air and honest effort—the kind of day you’ll remember every time you see dust on your boots.
Horseback Riding near Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano & Chagra CultureHorseback riding near Quito combines two hours on criollo horses at a traditional hacienda with a guided exploration of Cotopaxi National Park, the world's second-highest active volcano. You'll wear authentic Chagra clothing, learn about local cowboy culture from your guide, and travel through ancient lava flows and mountain ecosystems at elevation. Hotel pickup, transport, safety equipment, and lunch are included; the full day runs from early morning to mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English, so language won't slow down the commentary or the cultural explanation—book this if you want to understand the Chagra way of life and the landscape as you move through it, not just pass through it.
Cotopaxi Volcano tour: Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon, 4800 metersThis day trip to Cotopaxi National Park in the Ecuadorian Andes combines a drive along the Route of the Volcanoes with a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon and a visit to the Mariscal Sucre interpretation center. The tour climbs to 4800 meters where glacial ice is sometimes visible, includes a stop for regional fruit ice cream, and runs six to eight hours with a certified guide in English or Spanish. Moderate fitness is required; the high altitude and cold climate mean warm layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof clothing are essential.Is it for me?The tour departs with hotel pickup included, so you do not need a car or directions to reach the national park—the guide and driver handle the full day from start to finish. Book this one if you want to climb high on an active volcano and hike at altitude without arranging the logistics yourself.
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Private tour with lunchA private day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park combines a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, a one-hour climb to the José Rivas refuge at 4,800 meters, and lunch at a 300-year-old hacienda. The tour includes a certified English-speaking naturalist guide, private transportation, and all park fees, with pickup from your Quito hotel at 8 a.m. and return around 5 p.m. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour is customizable and keeps groups small.Is it for me?Book this if you want a naturalist's insight into high-altitude ecosystems and need to set your own pace on the refuge hike—the private format lets you stop whenever the altitude affects you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.97 out of 5 across 546 reviews.
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