From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Tour with disembarkation in Baños
Discover two of Ecuador's most popular destinations in one day!
This complete tour from Quito takes you first to the impressive Cotopaxi National Park with 4 stops: Av. de los volcanes, Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center, Limpiopungo Lagoon and hike to the José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters above sea level.
Afterwards, you will continue to Baños de Agua Santa, famous for its waterfalls, hot springs and the Tree House. This tour is designed to maximize your time with several photo stops and capture unforgettable memories. In addition, you will be accompanied at all times by a bilingual guide.
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From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Tour with disembarkation in Baños
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What's included in From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Tour with disembarkation in Baños
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Quito
From your accommodation in Quito, we will travel by car for approximately 2h30min until we reach the park entrance. During the journey and with favorable weather, we will observe representative volcanoes such as Illinizas, Cotopaxi and Tungurahua.
Cotopaxi National Park
We will check in and prepare to visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center at 3,600 meters above sea level, where we will learn about the history of the Cotopaxi volcano, plants, animals and geographical data of the place. In addition, we will take advantage of the place to acclimatize for the next visit.
Laguna de Limpiopungo
We will begin our visit with a walk through the lagoon, where we will see animals such as the paramo wolf, the curiquingue and plants such as the chuquiragua. Afterwards, we will go to the José Rivas refuge, which is at 4,864 meters above sea level. There we will take a walk of approximately 1h30min (optional) where we will be able to observe the extensive areas of paramo formations. In addition, we will take the opportunity to have our Box Lunch.
Inclusions
- Walk (José Ribas Refuge)
- Transport
- Guide (Spanish-English)
- Entrance/Admission (Cotopaxi National Park)
- Box Lunch (Vegetarian option available)
- Stops (Av. de los Volcanes, Interpretation Center, Limpiopungo Lagoon and José Rivas Refuge)
- Gratuities
- Extra Activities in Baños (Tree House, Waterfall Route)
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The guide will contact you days before the trip
Meeting Points
- The guide will contact you days before the trip.
End Points
- The tour can end at our office or at your hotel within the city.
