Ecuador · Hiking

8-Hour Cotopaxi National Park Hiking or Biking Tour with Refuge

8 Hours Round trip from Ecuador Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Cotopaxi National Park south of Quito in a protected volcanic landscape
02 Hike or mountain bike along the park's scenic trails
03 Reach the refuge on Cotopaxi volcano from the starting parking area
04 Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about local flora and fauna

Spend 8 hours exploring Cotopaxi National Park, a protected area in Ecuador spanning Cotopaxi Province, Napo Province and Pichincha Province. Stroll through lush forest surrounded by an active volcano, a glacier lake and wildlife, while discovering the flora and fauna of this remarkable volcanic landscape. Hike or mountain bike through the gorgeous national park for an active day out south of Quito.

Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the flora and fauna of this volcanic landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cotopaxi National Park Hiking or Mountain Biking Tour

Travel to Cotopaxi National Park, located south of Quito, just off the Panamerican Highway.
Hike or mountain bike along the paths in Cotopaxi National Park.
Begin the hiking or mountain biking tour at a parking lot and continue to a refuge on the Cotopaxi volcano.
Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the flora and fauna of this volcanic landscape.

End of the tour.

The route