Cotopaxi is the second highest active volcano in the world. The National Park has natural wonders such as the Limipungo lagoon, flora and fauna typical of the Andes.
Roses are one of the main export products currently. Visiting one of the thousands of farms in the area will allow us to admire this beautiful plant.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- I will pick you up from you hotel or apartment in Quito by private vehicle. I will ask for you at the front desk. We will drive 1 hour and a half to get to Cotopaxi.
Cotopaxi National Park
It is our first point to visit, We will shift cars, because We will drive a 4x4 car.
Once, We are on 13000 feet We have to walk to the refuge. If you are in good shape We will get to the 16000 feet in 40 minutes.
Later, We stop at Limpiopungo lake to take pictures of beautiful ladscapes.
Time to leave and go to the roses farm.
Roses farm
There are thousands of green houses surrounding Cotopaxi volcano. Most of them are dedicated to cultivate roses. It is special time to admire very beautiful roses. We will visit some of buildings where workers are preparing the boxes to export.
Lunch time
It depends on you. We can stop to get lunch or We can skip it.
Ending Point
We will get to Quito after 1 hour and a half driving . We finish the tour dropping you off at your hotel or apartment.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Driver Guide
Private transportation in cars with AC
Suzuki grand Vitara for 1 up to 3 clients
Kia Carnival for 1 up to 6 clients
Foton Toano for 7 up to 14 clients
Food
Drinks
Entrance fee to Rose farm
Weather can affect the experience. Sometime the area could be very cloudy and it would be very difficult to admire the volcano. We could walk but We could not see the volcano.
We have to bring rain jacket in case rain comes. We suggest you to wear in layers to be comfortable of climate changes.
I can guide in all of Ecuador
Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music.
I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city.
I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing.
Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.
Pam B.
Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.
“Customized Tour Was Fabulous”
My family and I had a wonderful day with Gustavo (Gus). He worked with us to plan a perfect day traveling around Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cuicocha Cotacachi Cayapas, and Pegucha volcano waterfalls. His English is excellent and he shared an extensive amount of culture, history, geography, and current events with us on his beautiful country. His driving is great and he was very flexible and personable. We highly recommend Gus to anyone looking to learn about and enjoy Ecuador. Thanks for a fantastic day, Gus and happy new year to you and your family!
Gustavo T.
Hi Pam I want to say “ thank you “ All of your family are great people . It was a big pleasure to show you some of my country . I hope you can return to visit the rest of Ecuador Have a great year Gus
Jeny C.
Baños de Agua Santa and Cotopaxi volcano in 2 days
“Our trip to ecuador ”
We had a great time with Gustavo (Gus) as our guide. Our 1st day of adventure started with an early pick up, To begin our way to Banos with a stop at Cotopaxi. Although all research done prior to our visit advised against doing this type hike with in the first 24 hours of landing, there we where, basking in the beauty of our surroundings while we caught our breath because altitude sickness is very much a real thing. Anyway we did so many activities during our visit like waterfalls, volcanos, hiking, hot springs, edge of the world swings, and Gus knows the best place for Ziplining, and thats just baños. He's very knowledgeable. You can feel free and ask him any question And he'll have answers. His wife is also amazing. Acting as our co-guide for our trip throughout The historical district of Quito. In summary, if you're planning to go to Ecuador and you need a tour guide, you should pick Gustavo. Trust me you will not be disappointed.
Gustavo T.
Hi Jeny I am glad hearing that you enter your trip in Ecuador . Thank you for visiting Ecuador to celebrate yours husband’s birthday. I hope you could return to Ecuador. Your friend in Ecuador Gus
Armando D.
Quito, first city declared as Heritage of the world.
“Excellent Tour and Guide - Very Knowledgeable”
Gustavo and his team were on time, helpful, and very knowledgable. They gave us excellent information about the entire city, and made the trips very enjoyable.
$250/ per group