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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. Cotopaxi National Park Shared Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Don't waste time waiting for large groups of visitors, protect your family and avoid unnecessary crowds. Visit the second highest active volcano of the world, and enjoy the majesty of one of the most beautiful mountains in the planet, from the comfort of a shared and flexible tour with very few participants! Enjoy the company of a local expert, and learn that altitud is not as bad as people describes it. Take personal challenges, and live a real and an unforgettable life experience!!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified naturalist english speaking guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Drinks, Meals
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
2. Explore the Ecuadorian Andes & Amazon in 6 Days | From Quito
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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.
3. 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!
4. Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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
Exclusions:
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
Exclusions:
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. Cotopaxi Hiking & Biking Volcano 1 Day
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 36 reviews
Trek one of the highest active volcanoes in the world with 5897 m! Cotopaxi National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Cotopaxi) is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Cotopaxi, Napo and Pichincha Provinces, roughly 50 km south of Quito. Walking in the National Park, you will notice pumice, ash, stone and other volcanic debris amid the tiny páramos plants. On a day trip to the Cotopaxi National Park it is possible to drive as high as 4500m, then trek up a sandy scree slope to reach the snout of the glacier at 5000m. Prepare to hike, bike and smile. Trekking for all ages but biking must be experienced or confident with downhill biking. We have in been in operation for over 10 years. TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Certificate of Excellence. We are the preferred partners for G Adventures as well.
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!
10. Cotopaxi & Baños 3Day/2Night - All included tours + accommodation
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 21 reviews
This short tour makes for a great 3-day escape from Quito. On the way, we’ll make a stop at the Quilotoa Lagoon, an unbelievable turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano. Once in Baños, you’ll enjoy a number of wonderful activities set against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical greenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Pick-up from hostel/hotel in Quito, Transport to every stop point
Exclusions: Lunch and evening meals., Accommodation
Reviewed By Emurphy87
Beautiful crater! Ecuador Hop is a great company with excellent guides. The hike down to the crater is very sandy, long and tough - bring sturdy shoes like hiking boots.
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