Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip + Horse Ride

This excursion to Cotopaxi National Park from Quito offers the exhilarating chance to ride horses amidst breathtaking views of snow-covered volcanoes. Discover the essence of the Andean páramo during this unique experience!

Day Trip Details

At the appointed time, we'll collect you from your selected hotel in Quito as specified at the time of booking. From there, we embark on our journey towards Cotopaxi National Park, located in central Ecuador, navigating the renowned Avenue of the Volcanoes.

Following a 1.5-hour drive, we will arrive at our destination. Our adventure begins with a 40-minute trek towards the glacier of the Cotopaxi volcano, which stands at an elevation of 4,864 meters (15,958 feet) above sea level. We will spend 30 minutes soaking in the majestic Andean scenery around us while replenishing our energy.

Once we are rejuvenated, we’ll descend to the starting point for our horseback ride. Here, we will equip ourselves with the necessary gear and provide you with essential safety briefings. After preparing, we’ll set off on our ride.

You’ll navigate the trails on horseback alongside gentle rivers. This 1-hour ride presents a fresh viewpoint of the Cotopaxi and Rumiñahui volcanoes, allowing for sightings of Andean wildlife such as llamas and alpacas.

Upon concluding the horse ride in Cotopaxi, we’ll head to the Limpiopungo Lagoon for a 30-minute stroll around its idyllic shores, where you can admire various water birds and embrace the serenity of this stunning location.

Next, we’ll visit a local restaurant where you will enjoy 1 hour of leisure time to savor delicious Ecuadorian culinary delights.

Finally, we will return to Quito, completing our journey in a total of 10 hours as we bid farewell.

Pickup Information

This excursion includes a pickup at the designated time from your choice of the following hotels:

• Hotel Dann Carlton: 6:15 am
• Hotel Sheraton: 6:20 am
• Hotel Marriott: 6:25 am
• Hotel NH Collection: 6:35 am
• Hotel Hilton Colón Quito: 6:45 am
• Hotel Patio Andaluz: 7 am

Be sure to select the hotel from which you would like us to pick you up when you book your experience.