Pichincha Volcano

Enjoy a full day tour to the Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito. Admire the spectacular view of the Avenue of Volcanoes and the Ecuadorian Andes along the way. Learn about the indigenous Andes cultures and traditions. Moderate hike in the lagoon.

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.

The Rucu Pichincha is located west of the city of Quito, in the western Andes. We will start our tour at 9:30am to enter the cable car and ascend to 4.050msnm. where our route to the summit will begin, during this journey of approximately 3-4 hours we can enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape, its mountains and moors, as well as a panoramic view of the city of Quito. The journey is physically a bit demanding due to the altitude and the ascent that is made from the starting point, it requires suitable shoes for trekking, clothes for the cold (waterproof jacket, buff or scarf, gloves and hat, also a jacket warm), sunscreen. Upon reaching the summit we will enjoy the magnificent view that the place offers, here we will stay a few minutes before starting with the descent. Important: If there is bad weather the tour is cancelled for everyone's safety.

Cotopaxi National Park is located in the eastern mountain range of the Andes. Cotopaxi is the second-highest volcano in Ecuador with a height of 5897 meters. It is surrounded by other mountains such as Sincholagua, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, all within the avenue of volcanoes. With its wonderful symmetrical shape, it is an excellent stratovolcano, translated from Quichua into Spanish as the neck of the moon.

The cable car has become one of the main attractions of Quito since it opened its doors in 2005. The cable car is an excellent option to have a panoramic view of the Pichincha Volcano and the landscape of Quito. It starts at 2,950 meters above sea level and reaches 4,050 meters above sea level: the crest of Cruz Loma, next to the Pichincha volcano. It has 18 cars, which will go up the mountain range for 10 minutes. At 4050 meters, you will be greeted by a large scenic landscape. The páramo of the Pichincha volcano, at the top of Cruz Loma, offers a spectacular view of the entire city of Quito. If the climate favors you can see some major elevations of the Andes mountain range such as the Cayambe, the Antisana, the Cotopaxi, the Pasochoa, the Rumiñahui. Besides the beautiful view offered, here is the Andean landscape, the cold wilderness with almost straight, flat road to the summit of Rucu Pichincha, Pichincha most visible elevation from Quito.

Visit the middle of the world during this 3-hour tour to the equatorial line from Quito. Explore the Intiñan Museum to learn more about how the line was discovered before heading to the Middle of the World Monument  (Ciudad Mitad del Mundo), where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.

Enjoy a walk through the snowy Chimborazo, called the closest point to the Sun from the center of the earth, where you can observe flora and fauna typical of the Ecuadorian moors, in addition, appreciate the perpetual snow of the Colossus of the Andes. Added to this experience is the fact of being able to visit one of the few remnants of the Polylepis forest or paper tree in the area called El Arenal.

The effort has its reward, the contact with nature, near the city of Quito and upon arriving at the Rucu Pichincha observe the expectation offered by this Volcano. It is a good place for acclimatizing to the people that come for hiking and trekking in the mountains of Ecuador. We pick up from your hotel at 9H30 in the morning towards to the TeleferiQo of Quito where stars our adventure the Ruco Pichincha Volcano.

Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, we will enjoy the view since we depart from Quito, it is 2 hours far. Cotopaxi Volcano is the second highest summit in Ecuador, reaching a height of 5,897 m (19,347 ft). It is one of the world's highest volcanoes. Also we can enjoy downhill in roll skates or bike in the National Park.

On this private tour you will leave at 9 AM and get to know two of the most important places in Quito; the historic center and Mitad del Mundo. First you will be taken on an unforgettable journey through the largest and least-altered historic center of South America. Visiting this UNESCO world heritage site you will find a great mixture of Spanish and Indigenous culture, which is showcased at its best in the many historic buildings and churches such as the Basilica Church, the Independence Square, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Square and the Panecillo hill.  At the Mitad del Mundo Museum you are offered a great interactive experience demonstrating the unique characteristics of being on the exact location of the Equator line. This tour is private and won't be shared with other passengers, and will accommodate from 1 passenger up to a group of 45 passengers maximum. 

Get to know this World Heritage UNESCO site on horseback, for a full-day tour riding for almost 3 miles in the Andes, with a great view of Quito surrounded by volcanoes.

Contemplate the highest active volcano in Ecuador. The snow-capped volcano tops out 19,337 feet above sea level. Cotopaxi National Park is the most-visited tourist attraction in Ecuador Mainland. Discover more than a mountain in this volcanic complex full of biological diversity. Get inspired by the Cotopaxi one of the best trips in Ecuador. Take a walk on volcanic sand trails and feel the fresh air of the Andes. Feel the height sensation from the Jose Rivas volcanic refuge located at 15,748 feet. Fun and adventure wait for you at the almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone. Perfect place to walk with your friends and test yourself. Visit and photography a mesotrophic lagoon which houses some native birds or migratory. Wildlife can be seen crossing from the entrance to the high spot of the Cotopaxi National Park. Cotopaxi was also an important indigenous settlement where a Pukara was built. Pukara means an indigenous military fortress.

A unique experience where you can delight of the landscape of an extint volcano, all close the city, this hike is not a competition to see how far you can walk in little time, you just need to relax and trust that you will reach to the top and visit a great place where the spirits live.

Discover Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and learn about its colonial architecture, history and culture on this full-day, small-group tour. Take in breathtaking panoramic views from 13,500 feet (4,100 meters) of elevation as you ride on the city's famous cable car. Once at the top, enjoy a leisurely 3-hour hike at the top of the volcano before returning back to your hotel. Transportation and entrance fees are included.

Quito is a city ringed by volcanoes which are on display during this guided tour which combines a tranquil cable car ride from Quito followed by a three hour horseback exploration of the Pichincha Volcano up to 15,000 feet (4,600 meters) for more Andean views including snow-capped volcanic peaks. Catch a breathtaking sight of Quito City and the Andean landscape (an open-sky day provides a great view of Antisana, Cotopaxi and Cayambe and up to 13 volcanoes and summits that surrounds the second highest capital of the world).

Discover one of the most special ways to get to know Quito: from the heights! And what better place to do it than on the imposing Pichincha Volcano, the natural guardian of the city. This mountainous massif, composed of several hills and volcanoes, not only protects the capital but also gives us breathtaking landscapes and a unique connection with nature, without the need to leave the city. On this tour you will live a magical experience: breathe fresh air, marvel at the panoramic view of Quito, feel the energy of the mountain and, if you are lucky, try to touch the sky with your hands!

Spend a day on highest Volcano of Ecuador, on a full-day private tour with Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Baños hotel. If you want Hike untill the 5100 msnm (16 600 ft) Will stay in the highest of Ecuador at 5000 msnm. (16.404 ft). you will anjoy the very customized and private tour with pickup from your hotel you will have a knowder local Guide

Quito city tour with us is the best experience! Our goal is to show travelers all over the world the true Quito with its unique nature, culture, hospitality of the city's inhabitants, offering individual high-level services, taking into account and taking care of every detail of the tour to fully satisfy our most demanding customers. The cable car has become one of the main attractions of Quito since it opened its doors in 2005. The cable car is an excellent option to have a panoramic view of the Pichincha Volcano and the landscape of Quito. It starts at 2,950 meters above sea level and reaches 4,050 meters above sea level: the crest of Cruz Loma, next to the Pichincha volcano. It has 18 cars, which will go up the mountain range for 10 minutes. At 4050 meters, you will be greeted by a large scenic landscape. The páramo of the Pichincha volcano, at the top of Cruz Loma, offers a spectacular view of the entire city of Quito.

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.

Volcanoes and mountains in Ecuador are great attractions. you can get to 16000 ft or 4800 meters above sea level very easy. Cotopaxi is a volcano where you will see the power of the nature. It is a volcano which shows this power every 100 years. The wildlife is something that you will enjoy watching birds everywhere.