Cotopaxi National Park Private Day Tour

Trek one of the highest active volcanoes in the world with 5897 m!  This option is special priced for Private GROUPS with minimum 2 people.

Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Province of Cotopaxi.  

• 7.30 am Meet at meeting point for breakfast, CarpeDM Office (Antepara and Los Ríos, Old Town sector)
• 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals etc.
• 10:30 4600m car park, begin hike up to the refuge
• 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. return to parking lot
• 13:00 Equipment Check – Begin Bike ride back to the Limpiapungo lake
• 14:00 Arrive at Limpiapungo lake.
• 15:00 Eat lunch
• 16:00 Return to Quito

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: CarpeDM Adventures, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Since this is a private tour you can confirm with us if you prefer an additional short hike instead of the downhill bike ride.

Itinerary
• 7:30 Meet at meeting point CarpeDM Office (Jose Antepara E4-60 and Los Ríos, Old Town sector)

• 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals  etc.
• 10:30 4600m car park, begin hike up to the refuge
• 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. return to parking lot
• 13:00 Equipment Check – Begin Bike ride back to the Limpiapungo lake (short 3 - 5 km ride)
• 14:00 Arrive at Limpiapungo lake.
• 15:00 Eat lunch (included)
• 16:00 Return to Quito


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador

Due to its perfectly symmetrical cone, covered in a thick blanket of snow and ice, the Cotopaxi is one of the tourist highlights in Ecuador and it’s most visited and climbed volcano. The Cotopaxi National Park is situated in a beautiful paramo plateau, where wild horses graze on the extensive plains at the foot of the volcano or gather to drink at the lovely Limpiopungo lagoon, which reflects the white peaks of nearby Volcan Rumiñahui and makes a great spot for watching waterfowl and other birds.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador

Limpiopungo Lagoon is a beautiful lake formed by water from the glaciers. Located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Limpiopungo is like a mirror that reflects the Cotopaxi

Duration: 30 minutes