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Cotopaxi National Park Hiking & Biking Tour: Challenge & Adventure Amid Volcanic Landscapes
4.7
56 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a challenging and adventurous hiking and biking tour in Cotopaxi National Park. Experience breathtaking views, volcanic landscapes, and spot amazing wildlife.
Embark on a challenging and adventurous hiking and biking tour in Cotopaxi National Park. Experience breathtaking views, volcanic landscapes, and spot amazing wildlife.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cotopaxi National Park - 07:15 - Pick up at Plaza Foch (Juan Leon Mera and Mariscal Foch)
07:30 - Pick up at Plaza San Blas (Caldas E1-83 y Pichincha)
08:00 - Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park
09:45 - Arrival at the parking lot at 4,600 m (15,092 ft) and start of the hike
11:00 - Arrival at the refuge at 4,800 m (15,750 ft). Hot drinks optional…
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Cotopaxi National Park - 07:15 - Pick up at Plaza Foch (Juan Leon Mera and Mariscal Foch)
07:30 - Pick up at Plaza San Blas (Caldas E1-83 y Pichincha)
08:00 - Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park
09:45 - Arrival at the parking lot at 4,600 m (15,092 ft) and start of the hike
11:00 - Arrival at the refuge at 4,800 m (15,750 ft). Hot drinks optional (not included)
13:00 - Start of downhill mountain-biking activity from the parking lot
14:00 - Arrival at Limpiopungo Lake viewpoint
15:00 - Lunch at Chaupi community
18:00 - Arrival at Quito
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Guidance from a professional, bilingual guide
- Transportation from/to Quito’s meeting point provided
- Optional bike rental
- Lunch included
- Guidance from a professional, bilingual guide
- Transportation from/to Quito’s meeting point provided
- Optional bike rental
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Experience an amazing day of hiking and biking in Cotopaxi National Park. The 45-minute walk is challenging yet incredibly rewarding, offering stunning views of the park and the volcano! For the mountain biking activity, prepare for an adventurous and fun-filled ride down the volcano to Lake Limpiopungo.
This tour provides the perfect chance to…
Experience an amazing day of hiking and biking in Cotopaxi National Park. The 45-minute walk is challenging yet incredibly rewarding, offering stunning views of the park and the volcano! For the mountain biking activity, prepare for an adventurous and fun-filled ride down the volcano to Lake Limpiopungo.
This tour provides the perfect chance to appreciate the park’s extraordinary landscapes and observe incredible wildlife, including Andean condors, wild horses, llamas, and deer.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances
- Important: For the use of bicycles, you will be kindly asked to sign a document that you accept responsibility of the good use of the bicycle and you will be asked to let an identity document that will be given back after the tour. Thank you for your comprehension.
- Necessary equipment: Warm clothing (including a change of clothes). Gloves, Scarf, Hat. Sunglasses. Water. Hiking shoes/boots. Camera. Snacks. Sun cream. Cotton pants, Waterproof jacket
Location
Plaza Foch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(56 Ratings)
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Vanessa
Feb 10, 2025
We'll be back! - A great team! A super lot of background information was given and a lot of attention was paid to the health of all participants. I can highly recommend this track! 😊
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L8233zvkenc
Jan 24, 2025
Great trip - Great trip, the guides were very professional and knowledgeable.
They allowed everyone to go at their own pace. Very one on the trip enjoyed the experience.
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Kd2613
Dec 9, 2024
Great to have a quick look at the Cotopaxi - Easy trip up to the Cotopaxi base camp, and back down with the mountain bike. The ride can be quite long if you are the first pick-up point. As the bus drives by Papallacta on the way back, you can combine it with an overnight stay at the Papallacta hot springs.
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Navigator27650602254
Sep 18, 2024
Wonderful experience - Traveling solo and had an amazing experience. We had a pretty big group but the tour guide managed to satisfy everyone. Met some nice people who where also traveling solo and heard some inspiring stories. Really interesting stories from the guide about the environment and even some nice fun facts. Would definetily recommend this daytrip!!
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Christy1937
Jun 30, 2024
Great experience! - We had such a great time on our day trip! The guide was informative and friendly. He was also quite supportive of the guests who could not make the complete hike. We did not feel rushed once we got to the top and enjoyed the lunch on the way back. I would recommend this trip and would be happy to take another with them!
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Sebastián
Jul 24, 2023
Great experience in Cotopaxi - It was a great experience. We felt very well taken care of by the whole team and were always very attentive to us. Local lunch was 10/10.
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W84btspbbj
Mar 25, 2023
Cotopaxi hike/bike tour - Great trip. Just the right amount of adventure. Cotopaxi hike/bike tour was a highlight of our Ecuador trip. Stuie was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend!
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Casey_s
Oct 28, 2023
Wonderful adventure up the Cotopaxi Volcano! - The patience of our tour guide Estui, and mentally preparing us for what was to come. On the hike of the volcano it was pretty intense but an incredible adventure. My wife and I are in our 60s and had an incredibly great time. Thank you to our tour guide and our driver, Alex who took good care of us.
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Lauren_p
Oct 21, 2023
Frustrating logistics & guide attitude; fun activities but advise doing with another company - Our tour began on a chaotic note as we were waiting at the meetup spot 5-10 minutes before the tour bus was supposed to be there, but we did not see the bus go by ever. I tried texting and calling the company and could not get a hold of anyone for 35 minutes. I spent 10+ minutes on the phone with Viator trying to figure this out, accruing international calling fees. Eventually, the tour guide responded and said we needed to take a taxi 10 minutes away to the next spot as the bus would not come back for us. There were no apologies from the guide or driver for the fact that they had not tried to find us even when we were waiting at the correct spot. Not only did they make no efforts to contact me, I also was unable to contact them.
Fast-forward and I was happy just to be on the bus. But things got strange quickly as the guide insisted on discouraging everyone from riding the bikes that we paid for in this tour. He kept saying it was "dangerous" even though the bike ride, ultimately, was very simple. There also were not enough bikes for the number of people.
The only thing that was dangerous was the lack of bike maintenance - my bike's brakes were scarily unresponsive - and the use of skateboarding helmets in place of bike helmets, which do not offer nearly the same protection.
The hike was nice and bike ride was fun, but I would advise doing with another company that will actually care about communication and safety.
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John_h
Jun 18, 2025
The website description... - The website description and the ticket confirmation gave different tour start times. Try to resolve any such discrepancies.
Don't rely on a taxi driver to know where the meet point is located. Find out from tour hosts EXACTLY where the meeting point is, and a description of vehicle, etc. (latitude/longitude coordinates, or intersection of two streets, or specific location in a parking lot...)
Don't expect the tour guides to find you -- you find them! They may be unwilling to look for anyone that doesn't jump into their vehicle.
If possible get tour guide's phone number for use with Whatsapp, and, if possible, check that your phone will work in the area of the tour.
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