Cotopaxi Volcano Hiking Tour

On this hiking tour on the Cotopaxi volcano, we'll go on an unforgettable adventure in Ecuador and climb the second-tallest active volcano in the world!

Cotopaxi Volcano Hiking Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet at your chosen location in Quito and travel to Cotopaxi National Park. The trekking route on one of the highest peaks in Ecuador awaits us.

We will journey along the avenue of volcanoes and stop to acclimatize to the altitude as we approach our destination.

We will reach the base of the Cotopaxi volcano at 15,092 ft (4,600 meters) above sea level and begin the hiking route to the Rivas Refuge at 15,958 ft (4,864 meters). This 1-hour hike will allow us to learn about the local fauna and flora.

At the refuge, we'll take a short break and stamp our passports to certify our visit. We will continue hiking to 16,732 ft (5,100 meters) for views of the Cotopaxi glacier.

Following our ascent, we will descend towards the Limpiopung lagoon. The descent will include walking, minibus travel, and cycling for enjoyment.

Afterwards, we'll have a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant before returning to Quito after 11 hours of excursion.

Meeting points

At the time of booking, you can choose from the following meeting points in Quito:

Plaza Foch: 7:15 amPlaza San Blas: 7:30 am