National Park of Cotopaxi and Hacienda from Quito

Quito, Ecuador

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!

Departing from Quito, you'll travel to the National Park of Cotopaxi and Hacienda and take in beautiful scenery of Ecuador along the way.

Then, you'll arrive at the site near the impressive active Cotopaxi volcano, which stands at a towering 19,000 feet (5,900 meters). During your stay at the national park, you'll visit the museum and stop a the Limpiopungo lagoon, from which, depending on the weather conditions, you can admire the environment and observe condor birds.

After the national park, you'll visit the San Augustin del Callo Hacienda and see the daily activities of an Andean Hacienda. Optionally, you can have lunch at the Hacienda (not included in price) before returning to Quito in the afternoon.

USD $68.99

Review by: Enid O	December 2011
I was disappointed that this tour did not visit the colourful market at Sasquisili as promised in the tour information. Other people I spoke to later had been to this market on the same day with a different tour operator. The animal only market closer to Quito we visited instead was no substitute. Visit to lake was OK.

Review by: izausa	December 2011
The weather was not cooperating, so we didn't see Cotopaxi, but later we were taken to very colorful village market and this was a highlight of the tour._br/_ We had a great lunch lunch in hacienda. Driving in Ecuador seems very dangerous, but thanks good driver we survived and got back in one piece to the hotel.

Review by: Pasi P	July 2011
I liked a lot. The critical point in these tours, however, tend to be: does one carry you higher than the parking area (Parquerado, 4500 m)? But in my case the weather was already a reason not to continue. The most amazing thing was that this tour existed even that I was the only participant (with a driver and with a guide)!

Review by: Katrina C, Australia	July 2010
Great tour guide and only a small group this time.

Review by: June L. G, United States of America	April 2010
Difficult to understand the guide's English but effort was clear in trying to share information.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	April 2010
Trip was ok, as long as you know what you're getting yourself in for. Guide was very good and viewing Cotopaxi is by no means a guarantee, depending on the weather. We got 'lucky' and managed a 5 minute glimpse when it wasn't covered in cloud. After seeing the mountain, we had a short stroll by a lake, a trip to a market, and a visit to a hacienda. All ok, but nothing major. We met other travellers who did a tour where they could do a small walk up Cotopaxi, so spent more time at the national park, something we wished we'd done. On another note, we had real issues contacting the tour operator for a confirmation pick up time, via email. We had to ring the day before, and even then they arrived earlier than stated.

Review by: Mary T, United States of America	December 2009
Excellent tour. There's no way I could have made it to the Cotopaxi Volcano without the tour.

Review by: Charles T, United States of America	December 2009
Great guide and driver

Review by: JP L, United States of America	September 2009
It was a good tour but not enough time was spent at Cotopaxi. I would have liked to drive up to the base of the mountain. I would also have liked to skip the market.

Review by: Anonymous	September 2009
It was a good tour but not enough time was spent at Cotopaxi. I would have liked to drive up to the base of the mountain. I would also have liked to skip the market.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	May 2009
Beautiful views. The road into the park is full of potholes. Be ready for a bumpy ride.