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Discover Cotopaxi in May 2026 on one of these 17 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Quito, Cotopaxi, Hacienda El Porvenir, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, and Otavalo during May 2026 as you enjoy land tours, horseback riding, active, hacienda visits, and wildlife viewing. Prices for trips in May 2026 range from $1,569 to $5,156 for a vacation of 5 to 15 days. Choose any of the below 17 itineraries in May 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Cotopaxi trip planners.
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Take a stroll through the beautiful courtyard at San Agustin de Callo
$3,206
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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the famous Otavalo Market
  • Witness the condors flying
  • Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
  • Tour nearby rose plantations
Activities:
Hacienda Visits, Horseback Riding, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Historic family ranches dating back to the 1600's are found along the Avenue of the Volcanoes of the Ecuadorian highlands. These haciendas provide a glimpse into the history and culture of a time when Spanish heirs ruled expansive farms containing entire indigenous villages in the shadows of …
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Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
$1,957
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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
  • Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
  • Visit a unique mangrove forest
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Cuenca, tasting new foods and bargaining with local vendors. Spend three nights discovering the cultural diversity of the highlands from Cotopaxi to …
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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
$2,139
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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
  • Visit bustling Otavalo Market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Enjoy various activities in Baño
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy some of our favorite destinations in Ecuador on this nine-day tour through the Ecuadorian Andes. Start in the colonial capital city of Quito where you'll find spectacular churches dating from the 1500's and a bustling city sprawling up the slopes of the 15,000 foot Pichincha Volcano. …
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Incredible Cotopaxi
$2,733
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Raft down Class III rapids
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Quito
Activities:
Biking, Hacienda Visits, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Local Market Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Travel by raft, bike, and horseback while exploring four of Ecuador's ecosystems: high altitude Andean forest, paramo (grassland), cloud forest, and glaciers on Cotopaxi Volcano. Jump right into the action with a fast-paced mountain bike descent down Pichincha Volcano to begin your Ecuador …
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Cotopaxi Volcano with snow
$168
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Cotopaxi National Park

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Train passing through Riobamba
$1,583
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Southern Highlands

5 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Fly to Cuenca on this fascinating 5-day extension to the highlands of Ecuador. Begin your tour in charming colonial Cuenca. Travel to such sites as Ingapirca, Riobamba, Tomebamba River, Cotopaxi National Park, and the thrilling Nariz del Diablo train ride before returning to Quito.
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Walking toward Cotopaxi Volcano
$230
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Cotopaxi Volcano Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Biking
Activity Level:
Challenging
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Hiker approaching Cotopaxi Volcano
$963
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Cotopaxi Multisport

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Condor Machay Waterfall
  • Enjoy the Cotopaxi Ropes Course
  • Climb the Rumiñahui Volcano
Activities:
Hacienda Visits, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Moderate
Extend your trip in Ecuador with a 3 night stay in a comfortable hacienda near the Cotopaxi Volcano and explore the Andean highlands on foot, horseback, and gliding through the forest by zipline during our multisport trip that is a short drive from Quito.
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Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador
$361
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Cotopaxi - Quilotoa

2 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit stunning Cotopaxi, the earth's highest active volcano on this two day extension to the breathtaking high plains and Cotopaxi National Park. Enjoy a night at the enchanting 400 year old hacienda on the slopes of Cotopaxi before visiting Quilotoa, a beautiful emerald lagoon surrounded by …
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Horseback riding - La Chagras Way
$240
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Cotopaxi Horseback Riding

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Horseback Riding
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
$168
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Cotopaxi - Saquisilí Indian Market

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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looking up onto Cotopaxi\'s summit
$168
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Cotopaxi - Pujili Market

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Family horseback riding in Ecuador
$540
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Cotopaxi National Park and Horseback Riding

2 Day Itinerary
  • Horseback Riding across Rumiñahui
  • Admire Cotopaxi’s natural beauty
  • Visit the Park Visitors Centre
Activities:
Horseback Riding
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Visit the Cotopaxi National Park and horseback in the shadows of the volcano during this 2 day/1 night extension from Quito. Enjoy the relaxing life on a hacienda while exploring the Ecuadorian highlands.
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Banos group picture
$777
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Banos

3 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Biking, Horseback Riding, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit Baños, considered the most charming town of Ecuador. Its hot therapeutic springs are famous throughout the country. A land of orchids and waterfalls at the base of the Tungurahua volcano, enjoy Baños as a gateway to numerous Ecuadorian outdoor adventures.
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Landscape of mainland Ecuador
$4,421
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Ultimate Ecuador

15 Day Itinerary
  • Bike Pichincha Volcano
  • Visit Bellavista Cloudforest
  • Horseback riding in Cotopaxi
  • See the Noneno Community
Activities:
Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hacienda Visits, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Jump right into the action with a fast-paced mountain bike descent down Pinchincha Volcano, then settle into a lodge perched above the cloudforest canopy. Continue the adventure with a whitewater rafting trip before setting off to hike, horseback ride near the Cotopaxi Volcano. Then experience a …
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Biking the terrain near the base of Cotopaxi
$959
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Cotopaxi Mountain Biking

4 Day Itinerary
  • Bike past Inca sites and lakes
  • Ride to Santa Rita Reserve
  • Stay at classic haciendas
Activities:
Biking, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
The foothills surrounding Cotopaxi National Park provide a thrilling ride for experienced and advanced bikers. Stay at classic haciendas each night and spend your days pedaling. Visit Santa Rita Ecological Reserve and hike to the Condor Machai waterfall. Take the El Tambo trail past Inca ruins and …
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Hiker approaching Cotopaxi Volcano
$1,568
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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary
  • Take in the volcanic mountain views
  • Hike through native Andean forest
  • Visit an Andean Cowboy community
  • Explore Inca sites
Activities:
Camping, Hacienda Visits, Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Hike in the shadows of the Cotopaxi Volcano and follow the ancient roads of the Incas during our 5 day/4 night trekking trip. Enjoy full day hikes, tasty food, stories around the fireplace, and a good night's sleep each night. This trip is fully-supported - you just carry a daypack, and we …
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