Location: Latacunga
Top Things to do in Latacunga
Top 10 Bus Tours in Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province
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
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.
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. Climbing Experiences Andes Mountain. Private tour 2 pax
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Día 0. Retiramos en Hotel en Quito. Charla Técnica en nuestro Campamento Base en Quito @2850 mts. Traslado hacia hotel. Día 1. Visitaremos el Volcán Inactivo Ilalo @3200 mts. Aquí tendremos un Hiking de aproximadamente 2 horas. Temperatura Promedio: 15-20° C. Una vez en la cima sembraremos un árbol pequeño en la cima y tendremos un tiempo de descanso y Lunch, para luego tener un descenso en Bicicleta hacia el Valle de la Merced, donde tendremos tiempo para el almuerzo, Comida Típica (cerdo). Finalmente, un baño en aguas termales para relajarnos de la actividad física realizada en este día. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Edén / Hotel basílica / Similar Día 2. Visitaremos el Volcán Rucu Pichincha @4700 mts. Aquí tendremos un Trekking de 3 horas Aproximadamente. Temperatura Promedio: 10-15 °C Iniciaremos con un ascenso en las Cabinas del Teleférico de Quito, el cual nos lleva hasta la base del lugar denominado las Antenas del Pichincha @ 4000 mts. Luego descenderemos al medio día para alimentarnos y bajar nuevamente en el Teleférico de Quito. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Edén / Hotel Basílica / o Hotel Similar Día 3 Visitaremos el Volcán Sincholagua @4900 mts. Tendremos una Escalada de 4 horas aproximadamente. Temperatura Promedio 10-15°C Empezaremos con un ascenso desde Machachi, a partir empezaremos el trekking. Al llegar a la cima tendremos un lapso de tiempo para realizar fotografías. Y a continuación bajaremos y retornaremos en nuestro vehículo Privado a Quito. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Edén / Hotel basílica / o Hotel Similar Día 4 Tenemos un día de descanso en Quito. En la mañana verificaremos el equipo de alta montaña necesario para Escalada en Hielo, a la par que proveeremos recomendaciones técnicas para el ascenso a la cumbre del Cotopaxi. Almorzaremos en uno de los mejores restaurantes en Quito con una vista excepcional de la ciudad. Dia utilizado para recuperar fuerzas y aflojar musculos antes de continuar con el programa de Escalada. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Eden / Hotel Basilica / Similar Día 5 Escalaremos el Volcan Illiniza, su punta Norte @5200 mts. Tendremos un trekking de aproximadamente 3h hasta llegar al Refugio, para a continuación escalar por 1 hora hasta llegar a la cima del Illiniza Norte. En la cima tendremos tiempo para fotografías. Descenderemos hacia el pueblo del Chaupi, donde estiraremos y descansaremos por un lapso pequeño de tiempo. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Eden / Hotel Basilica / Similar Día 6 En la mañana tendremos hasta el medio día descanso en Quito. Saldremos a las 13h00 hacia el refugio Jose Rivas, tendremos una escalada de 1 hora aproximadamente hasta el refugio @4800 mts. Donde dormiremos esta noche, esto nos servirá para aclimatizarnos mejor y para que nuestro cuerpo se vaya acostumbrando a la altura, puede ser normal sentir un ligero malestar en la cabeza pero pasa conforme pasan las horas y uno duerme. De sentir dolores mas fuertes avisar a nuestro guía para precautelar su salud. Seguramente se sentira muy bien al amanecer del siguiente dia luego de un delicioso desayuno en el campamento base para ascender al Cotopaxi. Alojamiento Refugio Jose Rivas @4800 mts. Día 7 En este día tendremos una práctica de Glaciar en los glaciares del Cotopaxi aproximadamente unas 2 horas. Y @5000 mts de altura. Al medio día retornaremos al refugio para retornar nuevamente a Quito. Repondremos fuerzas con un Almuerzo contundente. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Eden / Hotel Basilica / Similar Día 8 Dia de descanso, nuevamente tendremos un día de descanso para retomar fuerzas y alimentarnos bien. Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito. Casa el Eden / Hotel Basilica / Similar Día 9 Empezamos el día con un exclente desayuno descansando por la mañana hasta el medio día, luego del Almuerzo En nuestro vehiculo Privado nos dirijimos hacia el Cotopaxi, esta noche tendremos la cena en el refugio Jose Rivas @4800 mts campamento Base. Y descansaremos hasta la media noche. A partir de este momento empezaremos la escalada hacia la cumbre del Cotopaxi @5897 mts. Escalaremos aproximadamente unas 5-6 horas hasta coronar la cumbre donde tendremos tiempo para admirar varios volcanes y sus cumbres como el Cayambe y el Chimborazo (Volcán Activo mas alto), tiempo para fotografías. Día 10 Empezamos el día en la cumbre del Cotopaxi @5897 mts. Luego de las fotografías y videos del recuerdo, descenderemos aproximadamente unas 3 horas hasta llegar al refugio nuevamente. Descenderemos un poco mas hasta llegar a donde nuestro vehiculo privado nos espera Felicidades hemos ascendido a la cumbre del Volcan Activo Cotopaxi !!! Estamos Listos para retos mas altos!!! Entrega de Diploma y Camiseta del Recuerdo Álbum de Fotografías se enviarán por Drive una semana después de terminado el Tour a su correo electrónico.
Inclusions: Alimentación, Alojamiento en Hotel Boutique en Quito., Food and drinks, Guia Bilingue Español/Inglés, Guia Certificado de Alta Montaña, Transporte Privado
Exclusions: Bebidas Alcolicas, Food and drinks, Propinas Conductor, Propinas Guias
Reviewed By donnies714
I spent two days touring with Friends Expeditions - one day on a tour of Quito's old town and a second day tour to Otavalo. I was blessed with having Marcos for my guide, and Alix for my driver. I came to know and love Quito after our first day, especially as Marcos shared little tidbits about the city, the people, and the food that I would not have discovered on my own. I was there as a photographer, so Marcos did an excellent job guiding me to some great locations for photos. Alix was always waiting for us with a big smile. It was a joy to share both lunch and dinner with the two of them. I haven't planned on visiting Otavalo, but after our first day together, we all agreed that a trip to the markets in Otavalo would be the ticket for an exceptional second day! You can't go wrong with Friends Expeditions!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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!
8. 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!
9. 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.
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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