2-day guided climb to Cotopaxi summit

From an ocean of clouds, a snow-covered mountain peak arises…Come discover and enjoy the most popular volcano among climbers in Ecuador.

With its 5.897 meters, Cotopaxi is the second highest mountain in the country and one of the most important active volcanoes in the globe. It is located in the south of Quito and the northeast of Latacunga. This volcano was closed in August 2015 because of the eruptive activity, but now it has been reopened. That’s why I want to invite you to climb it with me!

Join me on a 2-day climbing tour to the Cotopaxi summit and explore one of the most beautiful touristic attractions of Ecuador. We’ll also visit the Cotopaxi National Park and contemplate the wildlife at Laguna Limpiopungo, walk from the José Rivas Hut to the Cotopaxi volcano and marvel at the impressive crater at its roof!

You can arrange the tour for the day that you prefer. The possible pick up points are Baños, Riobamba, Ambato, Machachi and Quito. Cotopaxi is a great volcano for getting started, not too difficult but exciting! Although this climbing tour requires a low technical level, it is important to have a good acclimatization and fitness.

As for the itinerary, on the first day, we will drive to the parking lot of the Cotopaxi National Park, where we will start the ascent to the José Ribas Refuge. In the afternoon, we will improve our skills in glacier training.

On the second day, we will start climbing the Cotopaxi by midnight and after 6 – 7 hours you will be able to admire the wonderful crater at the top of the volcano. The descent will take us another 3 hours and then we will enjoy a deserved lunch.

So don’t hesitate! Contact me and get ready for an incredible adventure at Cotopaxi summit. It will be a pleasure to guide you through one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Ecuador.

Also, you can take a look at this program that I lead to the top of Tungurahua in Ecuador.