Quito National Parks 7 options
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-18| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo LagoonOur pick | US$ 89 per person | 9h | 4.74★ · 146 | Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 | English, German, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi National Park hiking & biking tour from QuitoBest value | US$ 72 per person | 9h | 4.67★ · 58 | Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun · 06:50 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas RefugeTop rated | US$ 195 per person | 10h | 4.97★ · 119 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding near Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano & Chagra Culture | US$ 209 per person | 8h | 4.76★ · 37 | Every day · 07:10 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi National Park Private Tour from Quito with Guide | US$ 108 per personUS$ 285 per group (split by 6) | 8h–10h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins Day Trip from Quito | US$ 239 per person | 8m–9m | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi National Park Private Tour: Volcano & Rose Plantation | US$ 123 per person | 7h | 4.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
Quito National Parks at a glance
- Our pick: Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo Lagoon, US$ 89 (9h, 4.74★ · 146).
- Best value: Cotopaxi National Park hiking & biking tour from Quito, US$ 72 (9h, 4.67★ · 58).
- Top rated: Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas Refuge, US$ 195 (10h, 4.97★ · 119).
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 72–US$ 239 (median US$ 123). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 2 private and 7 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Which option do travelers like most?
The favorite is “Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo Lagoon”, rated 4.74★ from 146 reviews. 81% rated it 5 stars.
What time do they start?
The first departure is at 06:50 and the last at 08:30.
Which days do they run?
6 of 7 run every day. The other one: “Cotopaxi National Park hiking & biking tour from Quito” (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
What languages do the guides speak?
Live guides speak English (7 options), Spanish (7) and German (1).
How long do they last?
Most last 8h–9h. Shortest: “Cotopaxi National Park Private Tour: Volcano & Rose Plantation” (7h). Longest: “Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas Refuge” (10h).
Which places do they visit?
The places that come up most: Cotopaxi National Park (in 5 options) and Limpiopungo Lagoon (2).
Which ones include hotel pickup?
6 of 7 include hotel pickup, for example “Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo Lagoon” and “Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas Refuge”.
Can I bring children?
In 5 of 7 the minimum age is 5 or under (1 with no minimum age). Of those 5, one is stroller-friendly.
Are they wheelchair accessible?
Only one is listed as wheelchair accessible: “Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins Day Trip from Quito”. No special fitness needed: 3 of 7. Moderate fitness: 4 of 7.