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Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & Lunch★ 4.93 (75) · 8h
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Cotopaxi Volcano tour from Quito: private hike with lunch★ 5.00 (8) · 7h
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Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito: Hike to Basecamp & Glacier★ 5.00 (23) · 7h–8h
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 horseback ride and hike from Quito: private tourA private tour from Quito combines a 2–3 hour horseback ride around Cotopaxi Volcano with a 1 hour hike at Limpiopungo Lagoon, both in Cotopaxi National Park. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, provides helmets and ponchos for the ride, and handles all park entry; the 90-minute drive from Quito passes through Andean villages and mountain landscape. A lunchbox comes partway through the day, and you return to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to combine horseback riding and hiking in a single day with a private guide who sets the pace—you'll spend 2-3 hours on horseback around Cotopaxi's grasslands, then hike to Limpiopungo lagoon, without splitting your attention between multiple activities or locations.
Cotopaxi Volcano Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 5 bookable options for Cotopaxi Volcano Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 190. The average rating is 5.0 out of 5, based on 125 traveler reviews.
5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cotopaxi Volcano Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 190. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito with Hike & Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 75 reviews.
