Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Cotopaxi National Park
Explore a wide diversity of tours through Cotopaxi National Park. We have 10 adventures that vary from 4 days to 10 days. With the greatest number of departures in November, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best hiking & trekking Cotopaxi National Park tours
Compiled by
MelissaCotopaxi National Park travel expert at TourRadar
- ECUADOR: Cotopaxi Volcano
- Cotopaxi Llama Express Ecuador
- Ecuador Climbing Expedition: Cotopaxi & Cayambe 9 Days
- Climb Cotopaxi Volcano (4 days)
- Climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Express 5 Days Tour
- Ecuador Highland Family Adventure
- 3 Summit Challenge
- Legendary Volcano Trek
- The Central Andes of Ecuador (8 days)
- Chimborazo Prince Challenge (Climbing)
Rugged mountain paths and traditional haciendas define this high-altitude trek. Daily routes cover 7-15 miles past glacial lakes and volcanic summits, with nights spent enjoying local hospitality at working ranches like El Tambo.
Duration 9 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 74 mi Operator OneSeed Expeditions From
- US$3,650
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Machachi, Pasochoa Volcano, Ilinizas National Park, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Distance 123 mi Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$805
Four major Andean peaks form this climbing progression—Pasochoa at 13,878ft through cloud forest, Corazón at 15,702ft via sandy scrambles, Illiniza Norte at 16,818ft from Nuevos Horizontes Refuge, and Cotopaxi's midnight glacier climb to 19,347ft from José Rivas Refuge.
Duration 9 days Destinations Quito, Pasochoa Volcano, Ilinizas National Park, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano, Machachi, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 282 mi Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- US$4,815
A midnight start from Jose Ribas hut at 4,800m leads climbers across steep snow slopes to Yanasacha (Black Rock) before reaching Cotopaxi's summit at 5,897m. The trek includes páramo landscapes from Limpiopungo lagoon at 3,800m and crampon practice on glaciers at 5,000m in Cotopaxi National Park.
Duration 4 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 68 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$970
Duration 5 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano, Machachi, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 215 mi Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- US$2,695
Ecuador Highland Family Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The views were beautiful, and the before and after drinks were great.”
C., traveled in December
Hike up to Refugio José Ribas at 4,800m inside Cotopaxi National Park, walking through ancient lava flows from past eruptions of Cotopaxi Volcano. Limpiopungo Lake sits surrounded by páramo grasslands, a good spot for seeing Andean wildlife and learning about the park's conservation efforts. The trail to Manto Blanco Waterfall winds along the slopes of dormant Rumiñahui Volcano, getting you close to the Ecuadorian highlands.
No departure dates availableDuration 4 days Destinations Quito, Machachi, Ruminahui Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Easy Distance 79 mi Operator Tierra del Volcan 
The challenging mountaineering expedition leads to Cotopaxi's summit. Participants master glacier techniques and tackle high ropes courses while staying at authentic haciendas to prepare for the final ascent.
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Quito, Porvenir, Pasochoa Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park, Ruminahui Volcano, Machachi, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 1091 mi Operator Tierra del Volcan 
Ancient Inca trails wind through this challenging park trek. Wildlife watching and cultural discoveries blend seamlessly as hikers rest in restored mountain shelters and private reserves, experiencing traditional hospitality between vigorous daily excursions.
No departure dates availableDuration 4 days Destinations Quito, Ruminahui Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range Ages 14+ Operated in English, Spanish Distance 78 mi Operator Tierra del Volcan 
Eight days of volcano climbs start with Pasochoa at 4,200m, then progress through El Corazon at 4,782m and circle the turquoise Quilotoa crater lake at 4,000m. Hikes continue to Ruminahui at 4,600m before the technical ascent to Iliniza summit at 5,126m, with nights in mountain refuges.
Duration 8 days Destinations Quito, Quilotoa, Pasochoa Forest Reserve, Ruminahui Volcano Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 139 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$2,410
Chimborazo Prince Challenge (Climbing)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Really nice activities and very professional people. I highly recommend them.”
AndresAlmeida, traveled in October
Summit-focused mountaineering program builds essential high-altitude skills. Intensive training includes glacier navigation, rope techniques, and nights in mountain refugios. Highlights feature condor sightings at Pasochoa and sunrise views from Cotopaxi's active crater at 5,897m.
Duration 10 days Destinations Machachi, Pasochoa Volcano, Ilinizas National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Distance 221 mi Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$1,960
