Cotopaxi National Park Hiking & Trekking Tours
Explore a wide diversity of tours through Cotopaxi National Park. We have 13 adventures that vary from 3 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in August, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best Cotopaxi National Park hikes
Compiled by
MelissaCotopaxi National Park travel expert at TourRadar
- ECUADOR: Cotopaxi Volcano
- Ecuador Climbing Expedition 9 Days Tour
- Climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Express 5 Days Tour
- Magical Cloud Forest Horseback Riding
- Hiking Paradise Ecuador
- Cotopaxi Llama Express Ecuador
- Ecuador, Mighty Andes and the Amazon Basin ~ Guided *TREK* (All Inclusive)
- Climb Cotopaxi Volcano (4 days)
- Ecuador Highland Family Adventure
- 3 Summit Challenge
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
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
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
Duration 3 days Destinations Machachi Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Moderate Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$470
Volcanic peaks and sweeping vistas await on this high-altitude trek to 5100m. Daily outings blend 2-8 hour hikes with wildlife encounters and immersive cultural visits, ideal for fit adventurers.
Duration 14 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa, Chimborazo Volcano, Riobamba, Sangay National Park, Banos Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 367 mi Operator avenTOURa From
- US$2,735
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Machachi, Pasochoa Volcano, Ilinizas National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Distance 130 mi Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$805
Santa Rita Ecological Reserve's waterfalls and trails lead into the main push—summiting Cotopaxi Volcano at 19,347 feet. A horseback ride crosses Rumiñahui volcano's slopes, and there's hiking around Limpiopungo Lake at 12,800 feet in Cotopaxi National Park.
Duration 15 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range Ages 18+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 450 mi Operator Climbing Mountains From $6,849
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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
15% Off- US$1,002
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, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Easy Distance 78 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, Pasochoa Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park, Ruminahui Volcano, Machachi, Porvenir, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 585 mi Operator Tierra del Volcan
