Cotopaxi Park and Papallacta Hot Springs: Lunch Included

Napo Province, Ecuador



Explore One Full day from Quito visiting the active volcano Cotopaxi and the Papallacta hot springs, combining these two great locations!!

Highlights

  • Cotopaxi National Park
  • Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park
  • Papallacta Hot Springs

Description

This full-day tour from Quito suits nature lovers and adventure seekers exploring Cotopaxi volcano and Papallacta hot springs.

The journey begins in Quito with a trip to Cotopaxi National Park, home to Ecuador’s second-highest active volcano, reaching 5,897 meters. Experience the park’s distinctive high-altitude vegetation and wildlife, including the chance to see condors and llamas.

Visitors can hike the lower slopes of Cotopaxi to enjoy panoramic views of the Andean highlands and connect with the mountain environment.

After exploring Cotopaxi, the tour continues with a drive to Papallacta hot springs, located in the Andean cloud forest. Here, guests can relax in mineral-rich thermal pools surrounded by natural greenery.

Guests may also take a walk through the cloud forest or opt for spa treatments before returning to Quito, refreshed and with memories of the day’s diverse landscapes.

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off service
  • Comfortable transportation
  • Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch

Excludes

  • Papallacta hot springs entrance ticket ($25)
  • Breakfast
  • Tips

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring warm clothing, comfortable hiking shoes, and swimwear. The tour operates year-round, with mornings best for clear views of Cotopaxi.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to Cotopaxi National Park, Limpiopungo Lagoon, Papallacta Hot Springs, and lunch.
Cotopaxi National Park is located about 50 kilometers southeast of Quito, Ecuador.
Yes, there is an optional hike on the lower slopes of Cotopaxi volcano suitable for most fitness levels.
You may see Andean condors, llamas, and other high-altitude fauna native to Ecuador.
Yes, Papallacta Hot Springs are natural thermal waters located in the Andes near Quito.
The tour is a full-day experience, typically lasting around 8 to 10 hours.
Yes, transportation from Quito to both Cotopaxi National Park and Papallacta Hot Springs is included.
The dry season from June to September offers the clearest weather for visiting these locations in Ecuador.
Basic hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended; no special equipment is required for the lower-slope hike.
Yes, visitors can relax and swim in the thermal pools at Papallacta Hot Springs.

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