Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip with Lunch at Colonial Farm

Don't waste time waiting for large group-tours and just have lots of fun with your family or friends from the begining to the end. Avoid unnecessary crowds when you visit the second highest active volcano of the world, and enjoy the majesty of one of the most beautiful mountains on this planet without rushing, from the comfort of a private, customizable and flexible tour with a fabulous stop for lunch at a 300-years-old-hacienda! Enjoy the company of a local expert, and learn that altitud is not as bad as people think. Go for personal challenges, and live a real and an unforgettable life-time-experience in the Andes of Ecuador!!

1. 1

   Quito

   5 min

   Cotopaxi, the second most popular adventure destination in Ecuador is just one and a half hours far from Quito! If you find being in nature an uplifting experience, then take a visit to the second highest active volcano of the world that will leave its mark on you! You will be picked up by your tour guide at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.

2. 2

   Cotopaxi National Park

   1 hour

   Around 9:30 a.m. in the encounter with Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m - 19,347 ft), you will be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses and ecosystems that change amazingly as you go higher in this incredible reserve! You will also observe the exotic fauna as you take part of the numerous activities offered by this unforgettable adventure!

3. 3

   Laguna de Limpiopungo

   45 min

   This park also has an important collection of lakes and mountain peaks. One the most outstanding of these is Limpiopungo Lake, which reflects in its waters the majestic Rumiñahui volcano, which is 4.757 meters above sea level (15,606 ft). You'll have the opportunity to hike around the lake to acclimatize because of the high altitude of this wonderful region.

4. 4

   Cotopaxi National Park

   2 hours

   Then you'll drive up to the parking lot located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14,763 ft) to enjoy a breath-taking view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and to start an unforgettable hike up to the refuge! After one exciting and challenging hour hike, you'll have time to admire the stunning view and visit the world-wide-known Refuge "José Rivas", located at 4.800 meters above sea level (15,748 ft).

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1 hour

   After finishing the hike, you'll drive downhill way towards a charming 300 years-old-hacienda to be delighted by its charming colonial architecture, history, and delicious gastronomy.

6. 6

   Quito

   1 hour

   With no doubt, when you visit Cotopaxi National Park, and leave behind the noise and stress of the big city, you will experience a feeling of spirituality and love for nature. You will be back in your hotel in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m. End of this unforgettable Andean adventure!

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
• It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.