Cotopaxi Volcano Full Day Tour
I'll take you to the second most visited National Park in Ecuador to hike, climb, or simply admire the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, the second highest most active volcano on the planet. Learn about its latest explosions, and the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hacienda La Cienega.
- This is a 500 year old Hacienda that still belongs to the same aristocratic family. It is located in the town of Lasso, named after the family.
Cotopaxi National Park entrance
While I sign in at the gate, you can enjoy a cup of coca tea for the altitude, or use the facilities.
Limpiopungo lake
We can stop for pictures or for a brief hike at 12 thousand feet of altitude
Lunch
Horseback Riding
Stop at the Interpretation Center
Ending Point
I will drop you off at the same location or anywhere you need me to.
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Private transportation (Kia SUV)
Pickup from your hotel
Gasoline, parking fees, tolls.
My lunch
Cotopaxi national park entrance fees ($10 per person)
Native guide and his truck ($60 if hiking volcano)
Lunch and personal expenses
Horse back riding
Tour Important Information
We are not going to climb the volcano, but walk the lake around the bottom. This is a easy hike and only requires moderately warm clothes and comfortable shoes. The weather can change minute to minute, so rain gear is a must.
Important message from the supplier
I'm available on Thursdays only from 11am to 2pm.
For more than 3 people, I can customize any tour with a bigger vehicle.
I can offer you multiple day tours.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Vivian V.
Hi, I’m Vivian and would love to tour you. I am the 4th licensed guide in Ecuador history, 54 years old and have toured for 32 years well over 8,000 travelers with nothing but highest reviews, over 4,000 positive comments letters on file. I am Ecuador’s longest serving, licensed guide and a commercially trained and licensed safe driver, never an accident, never a client hurt on tour. I am one of four elected, unpaid officers running our National Tour Guide Association. I tour all of Ecuador with specialties in and around the Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Banos areas as well as the Amazon. I used to be a tour leader for the Galapagos. I tour from one to fifty clients. I can change/adjust your tours right “on the fly” as we go along, am that flexible; my tours are not set in concrete. I am a U.S. Citizen as well as native Ecuadorian, part Andes indian. The guide you choose will be the difference in your day and trip. I have a happy disposition and many say I was like being with a, highly knowledgeable on Ecuador, friend. See on this site my excellent standard tours; I also can make Custom Tours for you. My average response time to letters is less than three hours, often immediate if not out on tour.
Reviews
Diane F.
“Personalized tour ”
Vivian picked us up from our hotel early in the morning, so that we could spend the entire day in Mindo. She skipped tourist traps and places we didn't care to see. She took us hiking, spotted birds, took us to a small chocolate factory, humming birds and butterflies. She is fun and upbeat. Lived in the U.S. as well as Ecuador. Highly recommend.
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Vivian V.
Thank you Diane! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the tour. Please send my regards to Christina.
$270/ per group
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