Cotopaxi Guided Tour with transportation from Quito to Baños

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Maximize your route with transportation from Quito to Baños on a guided tour of Cotopaxi National Park; explore the second highest active volcano in the world, hike to the José Rivas Refuge 4,864 meters (15,958 feet) and discover the Andean biodiversity on an efficient tour that combines the Andes with the relaxation of Baños de Agua Santa.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Certified Guide
Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our team will be in touch to arrange the meeting point of the tour.
The guide / driver. You will be waiting at the reception of the different hotels to start your tour.

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Meeting point

Travelers can head to our nearest hotels to start the tour. The guide / driver. You will be waiting at the reception of the different hotels to start your tour.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Quito

    7:30 AM - 8:00 AM : Departure from the city of Quito by carpool. (Collected from more than 50 hotels in the tourist area of Quito).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cotopaxi National Park

    This expedition begins with pick-up in Quito to head to Cotopaxi National Park, where we will explore the Interpretation Center and the Laguna de Limpiopungo while learning about Andean biodiversity. Afterwards, we will ascend by vehicle to the parking lot to start a hike of about an hour to the emblematic José Rivas Refuge (4,800 meters above sea level) and even, if the weather permits, reach the glaciers of the volcano. After the descent and a well-deserved lunch, we will continue our journey south to end the day with the transfer and arrival at your hotel in the city of Baños de Agua Santa

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Laguna de Limpiopungo

    Visit and tour of the lagoon of Limpiopungo. Located to the north-west of the Cotopaxi volcano, at 3800 meters. (12.467).

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Cotopaxi Province

    Start of the walk to the José Rivas Refuge, the only refuge of the Cotopaxi, located at 4800 meters above sea level. (15,748 feet).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Refugio Cotopaxi (Jose Ribas)

    In favorable weather conditions, you can continue the hike to the glaciers of the volcano.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Lunch. From this hour, our private transport will be ready to start the tour to the city of Baños de Agua Santa.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Banos de Agua Santa

    Arrival at your hotel in the city of Baños.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Explorsierra Expediciones

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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