Cotopaxi Volcano

Tour to Cotopaxi: Start in Baños, end in Quito

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Traveling from Baths to Quito? Don't miss this unique opportunity! Transform your transfer into an unforgettable adventure by visiting the majestic Cotopaxi National Park. A tour designed to make the most of your time and give you indelible memories.

Route: The tour is designed to connect the cities of Baños and Quito, allowing you to take advantage of the bus travel time. Duration: Full day tour. Start point: Bathrooms or Quito, according to your choice. End point: Quito or Baths, according to your choice. Includes: Transportation, specialized guide, entrance to Cotopaxi National Park, lunch

Options

Tour to Cotopaxi: Start in Baños, end in Quito

FromAUD $204.04Per Person

What's included in Tour to Cotopaxi: Start in Baños, end in Quito

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Cotopaxi National Park

Itinerary 7:00 AM: Departure from the city of Baños de Agua Santa by private vehicle or from the city of Quito. 9:30 AM: Arrival at the first station "Control Caspi", located at 3,200 meters (10,498 feet). 10:00 AM: Continue by vehicle to the Interpretation Center "Mariscal Sucre", located at 3800 meters (12,467 feet). Visit the center for 30 minutes to learn about the flora, fauna and history of the Cotopaxi volcano. 11:00 AM: Travel by vehicle to the parking lot located at 4500 meters (14.763 feet). 11:45 PM: Start of the walk to the José Rivas Refuge, the only refuge of the Cotopaxi, located at 4800 meters (15,748 feet). The ascent lasts about 1 hour. 1:00 PM: Arrival at the José Rivas Refuge. 1:30 PM: In favorable weather conditions, you can continue the hike to the glaciers of the volcano. 2:00 PM: Descent of the volcano to the parking lot, lasting approximately 1 hour. 3:00 PM: Lunch. 6:00 PM: Arrival in the city of Baños or Quito.

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Laguna de Limpiopungo

Place and time information for photographs

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Place and time information for photographs

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Inclusions

  • Certified guide
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Admission to the reservation
  • Additional drinks and snacks during the tour
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Ground floor of the Castillo Hotel Next to Hostal Chimenea Contacts: +593 96 864 4469 / +593 99 853 5375

End Points

  • Quito City Center

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

It is necessary to show the passport of the person who made the reservation or if there is one you can present the confirmation sent by the platform

Operator

Explorsierra Expediciones