1-Day Cotopaxi Mountain Biking and Hike Tour from Quito

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Mountain biking to Limpiopungo Lagoon
• 02 Spectacular views along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
• 03 Climb to the Cotopaxi refuge at 4800 m
• 04 Acclimatization and photo stops in the Andes

Discover Cotopaxi just an hour and a half from Quito along the South Pan-American Highway, crossing part of the Andes. This full-day experience includes scenic views of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, acclimatization and photo stops at 2945 m (9,662.07 ft) and the entrance to Cotopaxi National Park at 3200 m (10,498.69 feet), and time to see handicrafts and mountain clothing offered by nearby communities. Inside the park, climb to the refuge at 4800 m, then enjoy a mountain biking ride to Limpiopungo Lagoon before lunch and the return to Quito.

Begin with spectacular views of the unique Andean landscape on the Avenue of the Volcanoes.

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 No

Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cotopaxi Refuge Climb and Limpiopungo Biking

• Begin with spectacular views of the unique Andean landscape on the Avenue of the Volcanoes.
• Once inside the National Park, climb up to the refuge, which is located at 4800 m. Here, we will have a short break to recharge our energy.
• Return to the parking lot and take the bike to Limpiopungo Lagoon. Leave the park for the restaurant, where we will have lunch, and then return to Quito.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation from Quito to Cotopaxi and return
• Bilingual guide
• Lunch
• Bike and helmet

What's Not Included

• Extra beverages
• Tips
• Breakfast

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Hiking shoes
• Gloves
• Waterproof jacket
• Extra water
• Sun cream
• Extra energy drinks and snacks
• Cotton pants
• Walking sticks (optional)

Know before you go

• The weather in Cotopaxi is unpredictable, so we recommend bringing warm clothes.
• Meeting points:
  • Plaza Foch 7:15 am
  • Saint Blaise 7:30 am
• This tour operates on Wednesday and Saturday.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quito, Ecuador

Tour start

Quito, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.