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Latacunga (Spanish pronunciation: [lataˈkuŋɡa]) is a plateau town of Ecuador, capital of the Cotopaxi Province, 89 km (55 mi) south of Quito, near the confluence of the Alaquez and Cutuchi rivers to form the Patate, the headstream of the Pastaza. At the time of census 2010 Latacunga had 98,355 inhabitants, largely mestizo and indigenous.
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1. Explore the Ecuadorian Andes & Amazon in 6 Days | From Quito
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy and Live Ecuador in its maximum splendor, our 6-day private tour will allow you to know the most beautiful sites of Ecuadorian geography: Papallacta hot springs, famous hot springs well known for their healing properties. Suchipakari Ecuadorian Jungle Lodge located in the middle of the jungle just 20 minutes from Puerto Misahuallí, here you will perform some activities such as hiking, navigation on the Napo River among others. Baños de Agua Santa, you can visit the famous waterfall route, the Pailon del Diablo and the famous Tree House where the swing of the end of the world is. Quilotoa Lagoon where you will marvel at its beautiful turquoise waters in the middle of the Andean moorland. Cotopaxi National Park, here you can choose between 2 activities: Horseback riding around the active volcano or Hiking to the refuge "José Rivas", 4864 meters above sea level. The tour ends in the city of Quito, the drop off point can be coordinated during your trip with the guide.
Inclusions: Comfortable Accommodation with private bathroom & hot shower, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Equipment (Rain Boots, Life Jacket in the Jungle), Professional Guide/Driver (Spanish & English), Private Transport during all the program, These vehicles are maintained to a high standard and are fully equipped with first aid kits, fire extinguishers and emergency tools., Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: International flights, airport taxes, Transfer from Quito Airport to Quito Hotel: $25 USD | (One Way), Personal travel & health insurance, Quito´s Hotel Accommodation (Ask for our special rates), Does not include supplement for single room.
Reviewed By Janiesface
Our tour guide was terrible! He would take us to each activity and then be on his phone the whole time! Hardly interacted with us. I would totally give his name to warn others but he never even introduced himself. The activities were pretty cool, but we didn't do three of them. I feel very ripped off! One of them was due to rain, that's fine. The other things were supposed to happen at the indigenous community and just didn't happen. When we asked our tour guide he acted like he didn't know. That whole part of the tour was not impressive at all, they did not seem enthusiastic to be there. I really wish I could file a compliment about our tour guide, he should not have a job like that! And I hope to get some money back too since we didn't get to do all the activities that was on the itinerary.
2. Cotopaxi National Park Private Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Trek one of the highest active volcanoes in the world with 5897 m! This option is special priced for Private GROUPS with minimum 2 people. Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Province of Cotopaxi. • 7.30 am Meet at meeting point for breakfast, CarpeDM Office (Antepara and Los Ríos, Old Town sector) • 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park • 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park • 10:00 The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals etc. • 10:30 4600m car park, begin hike up to the refuge • 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. return to parking lot • 13:00 Equipment Check – Begin Bike ride back to the Limpiapungo lake • 14:00 Arrive at Limpiapungo lake. • 15:00 Eat lunch • 16:00 Return to Quito
Inclusions: What’s Included:, Lunch, Transport, Guide, Mountain Bike with Helmut, Kneepads, Elbowpads * This is an optional activity of approximately 30 minutes. Should be experienced / confident rider.
Exclusions: What’s Not Included:, Additional Snacks / Beverages, TIPS, Breakfast
Reviewed By RichardA4235
Could not recommend more highly! We were in Quito and did a day trip to Mindo. Our guide, Alex, was amazing. He was a wealth of information and went far out of his way to show us everything we wanted to see. We zip-lined, went to the butterfly museum, did a chocolate tasting and learned how cocoa beans become chocolate. We also did a cable and hike to a waterfall. We really wanted to hit the equator museum on the way back and Alex made sure we got there -- we were running behind and he called to make sure they would stay open for us. Along the way, he gave us a great sense about Ecuador. Alex even helped us order pizza on the way home . He said that "no" was not in his vocabulary and that turned out to be true. The whole operation was so easy -- they even took us to the airport on our way out. The bus was comfortable, the driver safe, and it was just overall a fabulous trip -- our favorite activity in Quito. Thank you Alex and CarpeDM!
3. Cotopaxi Volcano - 1 Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
It is the second highest volcano in Ecuador with a height of 5897 meters. It is located in the eastern mountain range of the Andes. It is surrounded by other mountains such as Sincholagua, Pasochoa, Rumiñahui, all within the avenue of volcanoes. With its wonderful symmetrical shape, it is an excellence stratovolcano, translated from Quichua into Spanish as the neck of the moon.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch
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Reviewed By Ygor L
I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
4. Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador. We will observe the colonial helmet of Quito Metropolitano, and we will be on the equinotial line.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private Transport, Accomodation in Hotel
Exclusions: Extra drinks, Municipal Tax of US$ 2,75 direct payment in the hotel value per night and per room.
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
5. Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this tour we will pass through several tourist points of the main cities with greater awards for their tourist attractions.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide
Exclusions: Guayaquil Municipal Tax US$ 2,50 direct payment in the Guayaquil hotel value per night and per room.
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
6. Cotopaxi & Quilotoa All in One - 1 Day - Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Two most beautiful and spectacular places in a single day! Quilotoa Lagoon and Cotopaxi Volcano in the Avenue of the Volcanoes in one day and at an incredible price. Everything included!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch
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Reviewed By Ygor L
I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
7. Cotopaxi Trek Glacial + Back Horse Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With sublime beauty is perceived in the environment, an explosion of people's admiration, mystery, emotion, fury, and culture . The Cotopaxi, this natural colossus impresses with its great height of approximately 5,897 meters above sea level. A visit to this impressive place, after a delicious breakfast, we will make a 2-hour hike to the refuge, then we will back horse riding around the Cotopaxi Volcano, in approximately 2 hours, you will enjoy an exquisite lunch, with an impressive view of the landscape Andean.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, horseback riding safety equipment, Box Lunch
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Reviewed By Ygor L
I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
8. Cotopaxi Volcano & Limpiopungo Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Elizabeth G
Roberto was a wonderful guide. He took us on off-the-beaten path locations so we could avoid crowds-- just our speed! He is a true birder and offers great information.
9. Experience in COTOPAXI
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
It is to feel all the majesty of Cotopaxi in an unparalleled experience, its snow-capped mountain, sharing with other travelers in the José Rivas refuge, the most spectacular thing is to contemplate the inter-Andean alley full of volcanoes and mountains, it is to feel part of nature, and if you have good weather also enjoy the sighting of the condor, the emblem of Ecuador
Inclusions: Private transportation, lunch, guide
Exclusions: tips, alcoholic drinks
10. Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Fall in love with the enchanting mountain range of the Andes in Ecuador, feel the wind rush around you as you walk between villages and meet the local people. Be amazed with the stunning surroundings of the Limpiopungo Lagoon at the foothills of the volcano and dare to visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi, which has a perfectly symmetrical cone at 5,897 m (19,347 ft) high. Finally, have a local taste of delicious Andean food.
Inclusions: Transportation: Comfortable land transportation., Bilingual certified english speaking guide, Fees and entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park., Typical Lunch, Hiking sticks
Exclusions: Tips, Souvenirs
Reviewed By Clairekathryn
This tour was amazing!! I was so impressed by the quality of service, and how knowledgeable the guides were. The landscapes were absolutely stunning; this is definitely a must!
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