Cotopaxi National Park Hiking Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m Refuge, US$ 79 per person (8h, 4.93★ · 135).
- Top rated: Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo Lake, US$ 89 per person (8h, 4.97★ · 135).
- Best value: Cotopaxi National Park full-day tour with José Rivas Refuge hike, US$ 59 per person (11h–12h, 4.41★ · 37).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 59–US$ 260 (median US$ 90). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 17 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 10 kid-friendly, 6 private and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Cotopaxi National Park Hiking Tours
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m Refuge Full-day Cotopaxi volcano trek from Quito with park entry, guide, lunch and transport. Hike to 4,864m refuge with views of Limpiopungo Lagoon. Pickup at 7:30am, return by 4pm. Every day · 07:20 ★ 4.93 (135 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route Feel the wild side of Cotopaxi with a horseback ride inside the park, a high-altitude hike to base camp, and entry via a quiet local route. Includes pickup. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.96 (570 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Cotopaxi: Hike to Refuge & Volcano Bike Descent with Lunch Feel the altitude on Cotopaxi’s slopes, hike to Jose Rivas Refuge, then bike down volcanic trails to Limpiopungo Lagoon. Includes pickup, guide, Ecuadorian lunch. Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun · 07:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.86 (263 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo Lake Full-day Cotopaxi trek from Quito with guide, transport and lunch included. Hike to 4,864m refuge and glacier, bike to Limpiopungo Lagoon. 7:30am start, returns 4pm. Every day · 07:20 ★ 4.97 (135 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas Refuge Private horseback riding and hiking tour near Quito to Cotopaxi's José Ribas Refuge (15,958ft). Includes entry, lunch, local guide, and llama feeding. Full day from hotel. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (121 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Cotopaxi National Park full-day tour with José Rivas Refuge hike Hike to José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters in Cotopaxi National Park from Quito, with Limpiopungo Lagoon, the Interpretation Center. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.41 (37 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Cotopaxi National Park hiking & biking tour from Quito Full-day Cotopaxi hiking and mountain biking from Quito with professional guide, lunch at local community, and Lake Limpiopungo viewpoint. Hotel pickup included. Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun · 06:50 · From age 12 ★ 4.67 (58 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & Lunch Feel the altitude on a Cotopaxi volcano day trip from Quito, hike to the Refugio, wander Limpiopungo Lagoon, and share lunch: includes pickup and local guide. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.93 (76 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 260 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano tour from Quito: Hike to the refuge and lagoon Private full-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park with guide, hotel pickup and transport. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Cotopaxi horseback ride and hike from Quito: Private tour Ride horses for 2–3 hours around Cotopaxi volcano, then hike Limpiopungo Lagoon with a private guide and hotel transport included in this full-day adventure. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (17 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito: Hike to Basecamp & Glacier Full-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park with hikes to Jose Rivas basecamp and the 5,000-meter glacier, plus lunch and park entry included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano tour from Quito: Private hike with lunch Private full-day Cotopaxi National Park tour from Quito with guide, lunch, park entry and hotel pickup. Hike to 4,864m José Rivas Refuge. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano tour: Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon, 4800 meters Day trip to Cotopaxi National Park with certified guide, air-conditioned transport and a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon. Thu and Sat · No fixed time · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Cotopaxi National Park hiking tour from Quito: 4,864 m refuge Private tour from Quito along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park, hiking to Jose Ribas Refuge with views of Limpiopungo Lagoon. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Cotopaxi volcano tour from Quito: Hike to José Rivas Refuge Full-day Cotopaxi National Park tour from Quito with certified bilingual guide, hike to José Rivas Refuge, optional downhill cycling. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Pickup available · Ages 21–65 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Compare 2 more options for Cotopaxi National Park Hiking Tours
From US$ 85 per person · 9 h to 10 h
Horseback Riding in Cotopaxi National Park from Quito Ride horseback through Cotopaxi National Park for a full day from Quito, passing volcanic ravines and haciendas before hiking to Padre Rivas Refuge. Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Cotopaxi Hike & Bike from Quito: Glacier to lagoon Full-day Cotopaxi National Park tour from Quito combines a high-altitude hike to the glacier at 5,000 meters with a downhill mountain bike ride. Next departure: 20 Feb 2027 · All ages Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m RefugeOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 135 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo LakeTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 8h | 4.97★ · 135 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Cotopaxi National Park full-day tour with José Rivas Refuge hikeBest valuePickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 11h–12h | 4.41★ · 37 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy RouteGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 9h 30m | 4.96★ · 570 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi: Hike to Refuge & Volcano Bike Descent with Lunch | US$ 80 per person | 9h | 4.86★ · 263 | Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas RefugePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 195 per person | 10h | 4.97★ · 121 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi National Park hiking & biking tour from Quito | US$ 72 per person | 9h | 4.67★ · 58 | Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun · 06:50 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & LunchPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 260 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 76 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano tour from Quito: Hike to the refuge and lagoonPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ · 19 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi horseback ride and hike from Quito: Private tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 8h | 5.00★ · 17 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito: Hike to Basecamp & GlacierGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ · 23 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano tour from Quito: Private hike with lunchPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 137 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (6): Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas Refuge (US$ 195 per person) · Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & Lunch (US$ 260 per person) · Cotopaxi Volcano tour from Quito: Hike to the refuge and lagoon (US$ 125 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m Refuge (US$ 79 per person) · Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo Lake (US$ 89 per person) · Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route (US$ 90 per person)
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