🏔️🧭 Cotopaxi National Park – Volcano Adventure & Local Flavors

$125 per person | Private Tour | 8–9 Hours | Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Discover Ecuador’s most iconic volcano with a private full-day tour that combines stunning landscapes, high-altitude adventure, and a traditional Andean lunch. Hike (if you wish), enjoy a warm meal, and connect with the land through the eyes of a native local guide.

🔍 Tour Highlights

🚐 Scenic Drive through the Andes

Start early from Quito and drive along the Avenue of Volcanoes, passing colorful valleys and highland villages as your guide shares stories of local life and traditions.

🌿 Cotopaxi National Park Entrance

Enter one of Ecuador’s most spectacular protected areas. Visit Limpiopungo Lagoon, a high-altitude wetland surrounded by volcanic peaks, and observe wildlife like wild horses and hummingbirds.

🥾 José Rivas Refuge Hike (Optional)

Take the opportunity to hike from the parking base (4,600 m) up to the refuge at 4,864 m. It’s a short but challenging trail due to the altitude—rewarded by epic views of the snow-capped summit.

🍲 Traditional Ecuadorian Lunch (Included)

Enjoy a two-course Andean lunch at a local restaurant near the park. Includes a hearty soup, main dish (meat, trout or vegetarian), and a natural drink. Cozy, warm and full of flavor.

👣 Guided by a Native Local

This experience is led by a local mountain guide who knows the terrain, stories and nature of the region like no one else.

✅ Includes

✔️ Native local bilingual guide

✔️ Private tourist transportation

✔️ Pickup & drop-off from Quito

✔️ Entry to Cotopaxi National Park

✔️ Two-course lunch with beverage

✔️ 1 bottled drink (still, sparkling or soda)

✔️ Tour coordination and hike option

❌ Not Included

❌ Optional horse rental at park

❌ Extra drinks or personal expenses

❌ Tips (optional)

ℹ️ Additional Info

🕒 Duration: 8–9 hours

👥 Group: 1 to 4 people

🗣️ Language: English / Spanish

📍 Altitude: 3,600–4,864 meters

🚶‍♂️ Activity: Light to moderate; optional high-altitude hike

🎒 Traveler Recommendations

What to Bring:

🪪 Passport or ID (required for park entry)

🧴 Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm

💵 Cash for tips or extras

📸 Camera or phone

Clothing:

🧥 Thermal layers & windproof jacket

🧢 Hat, scarf, gloves

👟 Hiking shoes with grip

Health Tips:

⚠️ The hike is short but intense—take it slow

💧 Stay hydrated

🧘 Inform your guide if you feel light-headed

📲 Book your Cotopaxi Volcano adventure today and experience the power, peace and flavor of the Andes—all in one day.