Ecuador · Hiking

1-Day Cotopaxi Trek from Quito with Limpiopungo and Rose Farm

1 Day Round trip from Quito Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Parque Nacional Cotopaxi and its iconic volcano
02 Enjoy scenic trekking in the Andes Mountains
03 Spot native birds and mammals at Limpiopungo Lagoon
04 Admire the fabulous colonial architecture of a 17th-century Hacienda
05 Learn the rose-growing process during a visit to a rose farm

Visit Parque Nacional Cotopaxi from Quito via the South Panamerican Highway and explore this natural area, whose main attraction is the iconic volcano. Trek in the Andes Mountains and enjoy scenic views throughout the trail, then admire Limpiopungo Lagoon while watching for native birds and mammals. The tour also includes a visit to a rose farm to learn how some of the world's most beautiful roses are grown, as well as a stop at a 17th-century Hacienda known for its fabulous colonial architecture.

Trek in the Andes Mountains and enjoy scenic views throughout the trail, then admire Limpiopungo Lagoon while watching for native birds and mammals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey from Quito to Cotopaxi and the Andes

Drive up to 3800 m to reach Cotopaxi.
Visit Limpiopungo Lagoon and look out for native species of birds and mammals.
Trek in the Andes Mountains and engage with locals along the trail.
Drive to an old Hacienda built in the 17th century and enjoy its fabulous colonial architecture.
Stop for lunch with the Cotopaxi guide (not included in the price).
Tour a rose farm, where you'll learn about the entire process used to grow one of the most beautiful roses in the world.
Drive back to Quito.