Private tour in Quito José C

Cotopaxi Volcano Private Tour

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José C.

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Hola, I would be please to be your next Local guide, my name is José from Quito with more than fifteen years of experience as tour guide around Ecuador. I am open and totally flexible about any of my tours so just let me know what is your ideal Ecuadorian exploration. I do love to show you my lovely country, "the little South America", one of the greatest biodiversities on the World. Please let me introduce you to the Andes mountains and the magic cloud forest. . I do enjoy the aboriginal festivities, hike - trails and meet people from diferent cultures. I drive my own SUV car and know very well the Ecuadorian roads with over fifteen years of experience as driver with E class (professional license). Also I have traveled around South America so I can give some tips about my neighbor countries too. So are you ready to visit the best of Ecuador and its culture. . If you are passionate about travel, local cuisine, photography, and trails I am your guide. Let's discover Ecuadorian Andes together!

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Overview of your Quito tour

We head south along the volcanos avenue to the Cotopaxi National Park, one of the most visited in the Ecuadorian continent area. "The moon throat" called by locals is compared with Mount Fiji for his shape. We get the Limpiopungo Lagoon at the north west part of the volcano where it is possible to see around 24 species of birds and it is possible to walk around it 2 kms close to Rumiñahui volcano. Then we can drive up to the car park close a base camp. From there we can start our trek to the refuge for around one hour and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate over 15600 feet of altitude. Around the National park as well there are a few Colonial farms where we can get a meal before we return to Quito.

Recent Reviews

April H.United States
November 2023

We spent our last day in Ecuador with Jose. He shared insightful information that helped us appreciate and experience the area. It was a special day exploring lower Cotopaxi National park. We stopped for a lovely lunch before ending the tour. Jose was kind and accommodating. We would do it again!

Amanda T.United States
August 2019

We really enjoyed our tour with José to Cotopaxi! I definitely struggled a lot on my climb up due to the altitude, but José was there the whole way. We enjoyed a delicious cup of hot chocolate at the top! On the way back, we stopped for lunch near the park and had a good time relaxing, eating, and chatting over food. José is very easy to talk to and very well informed about the area. We would highly recommend booking a tour with him!

Anna H.Sweden
January 2019

Very nice tour! When it was cloudy and bad weather did José change the tour to a better location. We was really satisfied with our tour. Thank you!

Your Quito tour itinerary

Will start at your place in Quito heading south through the volcanoes avenue We will register at the entrance of the National park, passport must be shown. We continue up to the park to the Limpiopungo lagoon where we can see some local birds Then up to the base camp car parking around 13500 feet from there we start our trek for one hour to the base camp (around14500 feet) and get a lovely hot chocolate from there optional is possible to continue up to the glacier around 15600 feet. After that we can get down on the way back to Quito.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Will be the first part from Quito to the entrance of the National park by my own SUV car JAC JS4 2026 for 3 passengers then we change to a Jeep 4x4 of a local guide as the type of road needs an off road car.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Horse ride $20-$50 (1-2hours) optional
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Quito, Ecuador

Quito city area

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Bird Watching
Tour reference number
494310
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Quito best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the natural beauty of Ecuador's Cotopaxi Volcano with a knowledgeable local guide. It's suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for those with mobility concerns. With a light activity level, it's ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a scenic adventure without strenuous exertion.

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