Cotopaxi National Park Hike: Rumiñahui Loop
From $112 per person
A stunning hike within the Cotopaxi National Park which begins at the Limpiopungo Lake and takes you onto the flanks of the Ruminahui Volcano, with panoramic volcano & paramo views.
- Activity Level: Moderate
- Tour Duration: 10 hours
- hike Duration: 4 hours (12km)
- Highlights: Ruminahui Volcano, Cotopaxi Volcano, Limpiopungo Lake, Valley of Silence, wild ponies, Andean Condor
Itinerary
This morning we travel south from Quito to the Cotopaxi region, our hike takes place within the Cotopaxi National Park.
It is a circular route which takes us through striking & bleak Andean landscapes, in the ever-present shadow of the snow-capped, perfectly cone-shaped Cotopaxi Volcano.
Beginning at 3800m, the first part of the hike is flat as we follow the edge of the Limpiopungo lake for around 20 minutes.
From here we start a gradual ascent up towards the Rumiñahui Volcano. After around half an hour of climbing we reach 4000m, then follow the trail around the slopes of the volcano’s foothills for a further 40 minutes until we reach the Valley of Silence.
The hike takes us through this valley, which offers fantastic views and paramo scenery, before we begin to loop back around and down to the Limpiopungo Lake.
Great opportunities to see Andean Condor, Andean fox, White-tailed deer and wild ponies. Picnic lunch included. (12km – 4 hours)
Prices
Prices 2025
- 2 people
- $179 p/p
- 3 - 4 people
- $132 p/p
- 5 - 6 people
- $112 p/p
Price includes:
Private transportation, top English speaking naturalist hiking guide, box lunch.
Not included:
Tips and personal expenses
Notes:
Prices are stated in US Dollars.
Prices are valid until 31st December 2025.
This tour begins and ends in the city of Quito. For pick up / drop off in Quito airport extra charges will apply.
We want everyone to enjoy this experience! If you have any accessibility needs, reach out to us in advance and we’ll adapt the itinerary where possible.
