Cotopaxi National Park Volcano Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route, US$ 90 per person (9h 30m, 4.96★ · 570).
- Top rated: Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo Lake, US$ 89 per person (8h, 4.97★ · 135).
- Best value: Cotopaxi Volcano Full Day Tour: All Park Entrances Included, US$ 69 per person (12h, 4.96★ · 491).
Price per person across the 32 options priced per person: US$ 59–US$ 300 (median US$ 137). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 33.
Of the 33 options: 33 with live guides in English, 33 with free cancellation, 33 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup, 18 kid-friendly, 18 private and 23 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. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Cotopaxi National Park Volcano Tours
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33 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
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 from Quito: Volcano Hike, Limpiopungo Lagoon & Refuge Feel the chill air at Cotopaxi, walk Limpiopungo’s edge, and hike to José Rivas Refuge with a bilingual guide. Includes all entrances and transport from Quito. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.90 (1,590 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 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 Full Day Tour: All Park Entrances Included Full-day tour of Cotopaxi National Park with bilingual guide, transport and all park entrances included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (491 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes: Day Trip from Quito Two Andean volcanoes in 10 hours from Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Limpiopungo Lagoon hike, and Quilotoa crater lake. Small groups, private transport, entry fees included. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.92 (221 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 240 per person
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 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 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 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 & Limpiopungo Lagoon Full-day Cotopaxi National Park tour from Quito with guide, park entry, lunch and hotel pickup. Hike to Padre Rivas Refuge at 4,830m and see the active volcano. Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.71 (147 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 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 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 & Baños Full Day Tour: Volcano, Waterfalls, Swing Full-day tour from Quito through Cotopaxi National Park and Baños with bilingual guide, park entry and lunch included. Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.99 (74 reviews) Duration: 10h–14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito & Volcano Horseback riding through Cotopaxi National Park from Quito with guide, chagra instructor, Limpiopungo Lagoon visit and lunch. 2–4 hours, private transport included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (42 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Cotopaxi Quilotoa Volcano Tour: Two Peaks in One Day From Quito, hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park, then drive to Quilotoa Crater Lake to see its emerald waters. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (39 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
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Horseback Riding near Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano & Chagra Culture Ride criollo horses at the foothills of Rumiñahui volcano and explore Cotopaxi National Park with a naturalist guide, including hotel pickup from Quito and a box lunch. Every day · 07:10 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.76 (37 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 209 per person
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Private tour with lunch Private Cotopaxi volcano tour from Quito with hike to José Rivas Refuge and Limpiopungo Lake. Includes transport, guide, entry fees, and lunch. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.93 (30 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 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
Compare 15 more options for Cotopaxi National Park Volcano Tours
From US$ 59 per person · 6 h to 10 h
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 National Park Private Tour from Quito with Guide Private Cotopaxi National Park tour from Quito with 4x4 access to José Rivas Refuge at 4,800m, Limpiopungo Lagoon, and the Interpretation Center with hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 285 per group
Cotopaxi Full Day Tour from Quito: Volcano and Hacienda You hike in Cotopaxi National Park, look for Andean condors at Limpiopungo lagoon, then eat a typical lunch in a hacienda with three centuries of history. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Quito to Baños tour: Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Lagoon day trip Day trip from Quito to Baños through Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon with guide and air-conditioned transport. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 06:15 · Up to age 89 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa day tour from Quito: Two volcanoes Day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Crater Lake with bilingual guide, park entry, lunch and transport included. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 13–80 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 280 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 Bike Tour from Quito: Volcano descent by mountain bike Bike down from Cotopaxi's glaciers through Cotopaxi National Park. This guided tour from Quito includes lunch and all gear. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 190 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 National Park Private Tour: Volcano & Rose Plantation Full-day private tour from Quito through Cotopaxi National Park with bilingual guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, walk Limpiopungo Lagoon. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 123 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 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
Cotopaxi Baños tour: Volcano, waterfall swing adventure Full-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi Volcano and Baños with guide, cable car over Bride's Veil Waterfall, the Swing at the End of the World. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 280 per person
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 33 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy RouteOur pickGroup 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 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 Volcano Full Day Tour: All Park Entrances IncludedBest valuePickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 12h | 4.96★ · 491 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi from Quito: Volcano Hike, Limpiopungo Lagoon & RefugePickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 12h | 4.90★ · 1,590 | Every day · 07:00 | 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 & Quilotoa Volcanoes: Day Trip from QuitoPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 240 per person | 9h–10h | 4.92★ · 221 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m RefugeGroup of up to 15 | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 135 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| 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 & Limpiopungo LagoonPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 9h | 4.71★ · 147 | Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 | English, German, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi National Park full-day tour with José Rivas Refuge hikePickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 11h–12h | 4.41★ · 37 | Every day · 07:00 | 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 |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route (US$ 90 per person) · Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo Lake (US$ 89 per person) · Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m Refuge (US$ 79 per person)
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