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Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Tour: Witness Nature's Wonders with Optional Hotel Transport
4.5
156 Ratings
Quito
Experience the wonders of nature on a full-day guided tour from Quito. Witness the majestic Cotopaxi volcano, explore the stunning Limpiopungo Lagoon, and indulge in shopping. Optional hotel transport available.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - The park is located in the largest volcanic area of Ecuador. In the central part is the Cotopaxi, one of the most active and highest volcanoes in the world. To the northwest is the Rumiñahui and between the two mountains is the Limpiopungo valley. Despite the great height, the Park has numerous species of mammals and birds.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Optional hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch and drinks
Additional Information
Get the best of all worlds and combine history, nature and shopping on a full day guided tour from Quito. You’ll witness spectacular scenery, see the active volcano Cotopaxi and the Limpiopungo Lagoon - all before returning back to Quito!
It’s a tour that visits two major tourist attractions in a single day.
On the way to the Cotopaxi National Park, you will have the opportunity to drink tea to prevent altitude sickness.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Note: train operation is subject to change. Days in which train operation is not available the trip will be made by bus.
- Optional pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels at an additional cost.
Location
Hotel NH Collection Quito Royal
Luis Cordero
The meeting point is the NH Collection at 7:00 am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(156 Ratings)
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Nir_e
May 15, 2024
great tour, great guide. - great tour that covers both sites which are usually in separate tours.
our guide, ANDREA was excellent, and so was the driver.
thanks!
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Firozeh
May 10, 2024
I took a 12 hour tour to visit Cotopaxi and Quilotoa lake close to Quito. - Irene our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She shared the info regarding the history, sociology, culture..,..
We spent 12 hours together, and she worked very hard to entertain us!
I highly recommend Irene as a tour guide in Quito, Ecuador.
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Pushpini_f
May 9, 2024
Awesome tour! - I loved everything about this tour! Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and all the amazing scenery and unique experiences were amazing! The tour guide, Irene, was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable, cheerful and caring. She was great at problem solving and making everyone feel comfortable. She made the tour so much better and enjoyable. Her communication skills were excellent!
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P4m3l41111
May 4, 2024
Excellent tour!! - What I liked most about the tour was Irene, she is very nice, she knows a lot and is very patient!!! I congratulate your attitude of service!!! The places we visited are beautiful, we were able to see animals in the area. Really highly recommended!!
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Wojciech_s
May 3, 2024
Irene - The best tour I have joined in South America. Ask for Irene! Great energy and many interesting facts prepared.
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Anirudh_n
Apr 12, 2024
Enjoyed my trip very much! - I took this trip with Andrea as our guide. She was amazing! She explained things very well in Spanish and English. Gave us information on medicinal plants in Cotopaxi. We had great lunch that was just $6 in Quilotoa after seeing the crater with the lagoon..
I highly recommend taking the trip with Andrea.
I don’t remember the name of our driver but he was so skillful and drove us safely everywhere.
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Nexhat_p
Apr 1, 2024
Good exoerience with good people in good places! - It was a beautiful experience, I got to know the flora and fauna of the Cotopaxi National Park as well as the stunning view of the Quilitoa Lagoon. Even though I had only joined the group as if we had been friends for a long time. We really had a great time. Don't forget you the guide was also very professional and spoke english well...
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Inspire521840
Mar 29, 2024
Great guides and bus - Great tour, lots to see, Otavalia is a must here. Very nice and accommodating tour guides, modern bus, beautiful cordilleras, A+++
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Fereshteh_a
Mar 26, 2024
Gorgeous Day - Irene was very knowledgeable and kind, managing both English and Spanish speaking guests.
The weather turned out in our favour and we all witnessed some gorgeous views of Cotopaxi and Quilotoa. The breakfast and lunch stops on the way also had some of the greatest foods.
Thank you again and hope to see you soon.
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Lisa_h
May 1, 2024
Great sightseeing tour - We were lucky to see Cotopaxi volcano before the mist came down and avoided the usual afternoon rain at Qilotoa.
Note this trip is essentially transport to see Cotopaxi (10 min stop on side of road for photos), Limpiopungo lagoon for a 45 min flat boardwalk walk and Qilotoa for 30 mins to take photos at the lagoon before lunch. The scenery on the drive to each place is beautiful so if you want to see a little of the country outside Quito with minimal exertion this is a great trip. If you’re expecting hiking or time to wander etc this might not be the trip for you.
Irene was a great guide seamlessly jumping between Spanish and English with great knowledge about all locations
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