About the trip

Cotopaxi volcano and Kilotoa lake. Discuss the itinerary, travel dates and party size with our specialist. We will confirm the included services and provide an individual quote before booking.

The programme below is indicative. We will confirm dates, inclusions and the final price in chat before booking.

Duration and format

9 hours

Itinerary

The tour will begin with a walk through the Cotopaxi National Park, where you can observe the volcanoes Pasochoa, Rumignawi, Sincholagua and Cotopaxi.

Next, you will go to the upper mountaineering camp of Cotopaxi. The car reaches an altitude of 4,620 meters above sea level, from where, in the absence of dense clouds, an amazing view of the surrounding volcanoes and Quito opens. At the request of tourists, the climb to the camp (4,870 meters) with a further walk to the lower edge of the glacier (about 5,000 meters). Descent and exit on the "Volcano Avenue" ("Volcano Alley") towards the Kilotoa volcano, in the crater of which there is a lake with emerald water.

Along the way, we will pass many distinctive Indian villages where you can stop, chat with locals, take pictures and taste local national dishes. And then go down to the lake, which from a height seems to be a perfect circle, carved from the rocks by giant scissors. In fact, it is flooded by groundwater and rainwater crater of a huge volcano.

What is included

• Inclusions will be agreed in the individual quote. Guiding, transport, admission and meals must be confirmed separately; appearing in an itinerary does not automatically mean they are included.

What is excluded and paid separately

• Extra services, meals, shopping and paid visits not listed in the agreed quote. Mandatory supplements will be shown before payment.

Price and options

We will quote for your dates and party size. Tell us how many people are travelling and your preferred format; a specialist will check availability and provide itemised inclusions and extras.

How to arrange your trip

• Select “Clarify details” to open a chat for this trip with a ready-made message.
• Send it as it is or add dates, adult and child numbers and your preferences. Dates can be agreed later.
• A specialist will confirm the itinerary, meeting point, availability, price and cancellation terms before payment.