Cotopaxi Volcano Hike

On this hiking tour on the Cotopaxi volcano, we will explore Ecuador and climb the second-tallest active volcano in the world.

Activity Details

At the agreed time, we will meet at your chosen location in Quito and travel to the Cotopaxi National Park. A trekking route on one of Ecuador's highest peaks awaits.

We will journey along the avenue of volcanoes, enjoying the Andean landscapes. A stop will be made for acclimatization to the altitude.

We will proceed to the base of the Cotopaxi volcano, located at 15,092 ft (4,600 meters). Here, we will start the hiking route to the Rivas Refuge, situated at 15,958 ft (4,864 meters). This 1-hour hike includes learning about the local fauna and flora.

At the refuge, we will take a brief break and stamp our passports to acknowledge our visit to the second-tallest active volcano. We will continue on foot until we reach 16,732 ft (5,100 meters) to view the Cotopaxi glacier.

The descent will lead us to the Limpiopung lagoon. To add excitement, we will use walking, a minibus, and cycling. Following the descent, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and then return to Quito after approximately 11 hours.

Meeting Points

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

Plaza Foch: 7:10 amPlaza San Blas: 7:20 am