Limpiopungo Lake

Along the range of the Andean Mountains we can find the Cotopaxi National Park filled with an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species; also, it is home to the active volcano Cotopaxi (5,897 meters above sea level). The Limpiopungo lagoon is located at the foot of the volcano and here one could enjoy the view of the Andean Paramo and take incredible shots of the lagoon and the volcano.

Two most beautiful and spectacular places in a single day from Quito. Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa lake in the Avenue of the Volcanoes in One day and at an incredible price. Everything included!

Get ready for an unforgettable day in the Andes! Discover the stunning Cotopaxi National Park, snap epic photos at the Limpiopungo Lagoon, and hike up to the José Rivas Refuge for jaw-dropping views of the Cotopaxi Volcano. It’s the perfect mix of fresh air, adventure, and natural beauty — all in one day.

More than a decade of Excellence on TripAdvisor! Dive into the adventure of a lifetime with CarpeDM Adventures as you ascend one of the world's towering titans – an active volcano soaring to a staggering 5,897 meters! And for those seeking seamless journeys, we've got you covered. Ready to embark? Reach out to us on WhatsApp at +593.98.534.1575 and let the adventure begin! • 7.20 am Just outside our CarpeDM Operations / Go F.A.R Office • 7.30 am Hilton Colon Hotel • 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park – stop off to pick up snacks / breakfast on the way. • 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park • 10:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Centre: The guide will give an explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals. • 10:30 4600m car park, begin the hike up to the Basecamp • 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. • 13:00 Reach Glacier 5,000m. depends on conditions • 14:00 Arrive at Limpiopungo lake. • 15:00 Eat lunch – Included at traditional local Restaurant • 16:00 Return to Quito

This tour is totally personalized, complete you will also know everything about the attractions on the route with the vast knowledge of our experienced and professional guides. You can also go up to 4800 meters and sometimes there you can be on the glacial of this majestic volcano. Completely free, you have the right to a delicious typical ice cream of the region that you can only find in this beautiful country. This is an excursion in the Andes region with a cold climate, so we recommend wearing warm clothing such as gloves, a hat, and waterproof clothing.

Enjoy a great day hiking & biking in Cotopaxi National Park. The 45-min walk is challenging but so rewarding, you will have breathtaking views on the park and the volcano! As for the mountain biking activity, be ready to experience o lot of adventure and fun when biking down the volcano and to the Lake Limpiopungo. This tour is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the otherworldly landscapes of the park and spot amazing wildlife (Andean condors, wild horses, llamas, deers, etc.).

Our tourist service is special because we have new cars and guides with Experience the same ones that are certified and that will make your experience unforgettable.

You will travel with a local guide that will show you the best highlight of the Andes and Baños, on this tour you will learn about our indigenous cultures, you will visit the communities and also you will enjoy the nature and have time for adventure. We will let you enjoy at any stop so you don´t have to run, remember the most important is to visit this places and don´t miss the stops. We are ecuadorians and we know our country and we want to share everything with you, so don´t rush and discover the autentic of our country with us. The order of the itinerary may vary according to operating conditions, however at the end of the tour you will visit the attractions mentioned in the detail. The order of the days may vary, we will inform you of the final itinerary one day before the tour.

Visit Cotopaxi National Park with this full-day tour departing from Quito. Visit the interpretation center, Lake “Limpiopungo” and see the highest active volcano "Cotopaxi". Your private guided tour comes with pickup and drop-off from your centrally located Quito accommodation.

In two days you will visit the main attractions in the Andes: the second highest volcano Cotopaxi and the most beautiful lake, Quilotoa. The order of the days may vary, we will inform you of the final itinerary one day before the tour.

This tour will take you to quaint places of Cotopaxi national Park, rarely visited by other Tourists. We will also visit the most iconic places in the Cotopaxi National Park, including but not limited to going up the volcano. Enjoy a full day mountain biking experience along the most visited national Park of Ecuador. Eat by the Inca ruins of Pucara del Salitre. Stop in Limpiopungo lake. Bike to the Watershed to drink from the source. Bike down an active volcano. Enjoy unspoiled natural areas, share unique places with Condors, foxes, wild horses, dears and more. Bike among vestiges of previous eruptions. Bike on single tracks off the beaten track. Finish your day back in the city of Quito with a nice city tour of the old town of Quito.

Take a 2-day trip through the Avenue of the Volcanoes towards two of the most important landmarks in the Ecuadorian Sierra: Cotapaxi and Quilotoa. On day one, visit Cotopaxi Volcano and climb up to the first refugee, take an optional bike ride afterwards. Lodge in the comfy Chuquiragua lodge and get ready for your next adventure. On day two, ride towards Quilotoa Crater Lagoon for an amazing hike. Visit Tigua artisan’s town to end you adventure before returning back to Quito.      

Just south of Quito towers the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi is surrounded by its National Park, home to abundant plant life, rich fauna, and Inca ruins. Leaving Quito on the Panamericana South, we reach the Park entrance and begin our visit to the natural history museum before continuing up Cotopaxi. We ascend the mountain as high as possible to the parking lot at 4500 meters. From here, a short 45-minutes walk takes us up to the refuge. Coming down again from the «Refugio», we will drive across the páramo to the Limpiopungo Lake. On a short walk around the lake, we can observe a variety of birds and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Enjoying one day Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour from Quito, these locations in a single day, everything included. Our guide will pick up from your hotel in Quito Metropolitan to start with this spectacular excursion on the avenue of the volcano, where you enjoy the Cotopaxi Active volcano and hike around the Limpiopungo Lake, and then, connecting to the area of Quilotoa lake discovering the Ecuadorian Andes.

Exciting Andean Adventure: From Quito to Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Crater Lake, Baños de Agua Santa, and the Amazon Rainforest D1: Start your private tour from Quito to Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Enjoy stunning views and explore the national park. Continue to Quilotoa Lagoon, an emerald-green crater lake. Hike down to the lake and immerse yourself in its beauty. D2: Travel the Waterfall Route, featuring numerous cascades, including Casa del Árbol and Pailón del Diablo. Marvel at the waterfalls and lush landscape. Head to the Napo River in the Amazon rainforest, spending the night surrounded by jungle sounds. D3: Visit indigenous communities, learning about their culture and traditions. Observe diverse Amazon wildlife, including exotic birds and playful monkeys. In the afternoon, return to Quito, arriving around 8 PM. This private tour is customizable to fit your schedule and preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable Andean adventure

Discover the best in the Andes of Ecuador in 2 days: On day one, discover the Cotopaxi active volcano and a walk in the Limpiopungo lagoon in the national park Cotopaxi, and connect to the crater lake Quilotoa with the option to walk to the bottom and an overnight in Baños de Agua Santa. The second day is to enjoy the treehouse, the swing of the end of the world, and Devil´s Caldren, or Pailon del Diablo, in the upper part of the Amazon region. The best in two days from Quito!  

The tour to Cotopaxi is an exciting and action packed day, with jaw dropping views of the Andean landscape  On this tour you will be able to hike up to the refuge of Cotopaxi volcano and then bike down to the Limpiopungo lake. The tour is an all day tour starting at 7:00am and returning around 5:00pm, it is a shared tour with maximum 18 passengers for the tour. Including also breakfast and lunch!

Take an exciting bike ride into Cotopaxi Volcano National Park. Start the day driving through the Avenue of the Volcanoes deep into the spectacular and unique Andean Pármo. Once in the iconic National Park hike to the Limpiopungo Lake and afterwards take a bike ride downhill to the control point. The day-trip includes Breakfast and Lunch and Water, plus basic biking equipment. A professional biking guide will accompany you. NOTE: This is a sample itinerary. Please keep in mind that due to the nature of this tour and the given that Cotopaxi is an active volcano, this itinerary may vary.

Private sightseeing tour Introduction: Ecuador has a countless number of landscapes and one of the highlight is the Andes where are located countless volcanoes and one of this is Cotopaxi which is a mythical volcano with 5897 meters and the second highest in Ecuador. Surrounded by Inca ruins, lakes and wild horses grazing its highland grasses, it's a highlight of any trip to Ecuador. It is located only two hours south of Quito

Today’s adventure starts early in the morning when you drive south on the Avenue of Volcanoes. The destination of today is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and a popular highlight of Ecuador: the elegant Cotopaxi (5897 meters). This impressive, snow-capped volcano stands proudly in the middle of the beautiful national park that wears its name. Upon arrival at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park, your guide explains you about the unique flora and fauna of the area, and about the history of the volcano. Subsequently, you continue to the Limpiopungo Lake (3850 meters), to you enjoy a hike through the stunning paramo landscape where you can see hummingbirds, wild horses, and other animals. All this time, the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano is just a few steps away and on a clear day you can admire him in its full glory. In the afternoon you head back to Quito.