From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Tour with disembarkation in Baños

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  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.

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  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.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3
  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.

  3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Banos

  Once ready, we will begin our trip to the city of Baños de Agua Santa. On the way, depending on the weather conditions, we will observe the Chimborazo and Tungurahua volcanoes. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at our office or at your hotel in Baños within the city.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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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