7-Hour Cotopaxi Volcano Excursion with Limpiopungo Lake Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano
• 02 Roam beside the beautiful Limpiopungo Lake
• 03 Witness the area's vast range of flora and fauna
• 04 Ascend to the Cotopaxi refuge at 16,000 feet

Sign up for this excursion to explore the incredible Cotopaxi Active Volcano, the world's highest active volcano, surrounded by Inca ruins, lakes, and highland grasses. Walk around Limpiopungo Lake to observe the exuberant flora and fauna of the area and take in panoramic views of Cotopaxi Volcano.

Walk around Limpiopungo Lake to observe the exuberant flora and fauna of the area and take in panoramic views of Cotopaxi Volcano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Latacunga, Quito, Cotopaxi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cotopaxi Volcano and Limpiopungo Lake Excursion

• Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation to begin the itinerary.
• Drive for around 90 minutes to reach the Cotopaxi ranger station.
• From there, switch vehicles and get into a four-wheel-drive car to ascend to 14,700 feet.
• After about 45 more minutes, reach the parking area and continue on foot to the refuge at 16,000 feet. The walk lasts around 40 minutes.
• Two hours later, drive back to the entrance and visit Limpiopungo Lake, a place to walk and see birds.
• Finally, return to your hotel to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• English-speaking professional driver/guide

What's Not Included

• Food
• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Horseback riding

What to bring

• Rain jacket
• Hiking boots
• Hiking poles
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Warm clothes

Know before you go

• The weather can sometimes affect the experience. If it is raining, you may not be able to see the top of the volcano.
• If it is cloudy, you will most likely not be able to see the glacier.
• If you want to do horseback riding, we can call the lodge to book it.
• Weather can change suddenly and affect the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Latacunga, Ecuador

Tour start

Quito, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.