Cotopaxi and Quilotoa 2-Day Tour: Explore Heritage and Beautiful Views in Andean Landscape
4.8
19 Ratings

In just two days, the main attractions of the Andes will be explored: Cotopaxi, the second highest volcano, and Quilotoa, the most stunning lake.

The sequence of the days may change, and the final itinerary will be provided one day prior to the tour.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Journey from Quito to Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi National Park - Begin the adventure from Quito to explore Cotopaxi National Park.
Laguna de Limpiopungo - Discover the Limpiopungo Lagoon nestled on the volcano’s slopes. Take time to admire the scenery and capture stunning photos of both the volcano and the lagoon. Don’t miss the Mariscal Sucre…

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What's Included
  • Visit a traditional house in the moorland
  • Visit Tigua art gallery
  • Cotopaxi and Quilotoa entrances
  • Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Touristic transport
What's Not Included
  • Details not specified
  • Tips
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anthony_d
Feb 9, 2026
Fun experience - Spent my time on day one with irene and day two with diana. Both days were great, smooth, informative, and to the point. The hacienda in Cotopaxi was very quaint and the staff was exrremely kind. It was nice being closer to quilitoa and getting picked up while the tour was making its way out rather than needing to go out and back to quito. It also gave me time to explore locally on my own terms. A note for those taking this tour, be at altitude for a few days in quito before doing cotopaxi or take some meds to help with the altitude. It is very high and kicked my butt! As for Quilitoa, be in good shape. The hike is no joke. 400m vertical over 2 kilometers. It was beautiful though!
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W7836nfdayanas
Oct 16, 2025
First equator - I decided to travel only by equator and without a doubt, it was an experience that I recommend to everyone. With the guides Ire and Pame🙌🏻❤️
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X4190mcmonicav
Jan 28, 2025
Excellent guide Irene - Excellent, if you like the quality of the guide, Irene, always in a good mood, dedicated to her group and with great knowledge of her country. One dedicated the best guides I've ever had, and I travel a lot.
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Expedition674567
Aug 12, 2024
Cotopaxi Volcano - Wonderful experience up Cotopaxi volcano. I would like to thank Irene for being the best tour guide, full of energy and very knowledge about her country, highly recommended. The hike was challenging but worth it at the top for a cup of cocoa. Potato soup was tasty at the food diner, a nice treat after a day of hard work.
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Elizabethky6520fx
Aug 12, 2024
Cotopaxi - Irene lead us through an amazing day through Cotopaxi!!! She was so informative and passionate about her country which made the experience so much better. It was chilly- but worth every step!!
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Quinlanm2024
Mar 19, 2024
Great guides Adrian and Johanna, excellent adventure!!! - When booked this tour in Feb of 2024 with our guide Adrian and driver Patrick. Adrian was an extremely informed and engaging guide. He is a enthusiastic interpreter of the natural world and a knowledgeable tour guide. Adrian is a wonderful representative of the Ecuadorian people, he took great pity in my poor friend as he struggled to climb Cotopaxi. Patrick is an extremely skilled driver, not once were we stuck in the mud on our treacherous way to the volcano. For our second day we visited Quilatoa and the surrounding community. Our guide was Johanna who exceptionally charming and friendly. She was a wonderful guide and taught us a lot about Ecuadorian culture and language. Everyone we meet along the way made us love the county and want to stay forever.
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Ericwr9846mt
Jan 15, 2024
Quilatoa Tour with Irene - This is an absolutely amazing tour, partially because of the great Quilatoa lagoon and hike, but also because of our outstanding tour guide, Irene, who is extremely knowledgeable and fills the time with very satisfying facts about food, indigenous practices, indigenous language, etc. The visit to the indigenous household was mind alteringly beautiful and life affirming. What an exceptional day! The hike is very steep to Quilatoa, on the way back, but there’s a horse option if you are not up for it.
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G1907zumarkr
Jan 7, 2024
Very active, fun experience - Just a really fun tour. Adriene our Day 1 tour guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and humorous; so was our Day 2 tour guide Dani. The Cotopaxi hike was challenging, be sure to acclimate to altitude in Quito at least two days first, bring appropriate hiking gear and water. Quilotoa was beautiful and challenging as well. After a strenuous week, I elected to ride a mule on the way up. Highly recommended.
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Brendaao1281tz
Oct 14, 2023
WONDERFUL DAYS - EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM THE GUIDE IRENE. HIS ENERGY AND DESIRE FOR US TO HAVE A GOOD TIME IS CONTAGIOUS. 10 OF 10. EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM GUIDE ALEJANDRO 10 OUT OF 10 A UNIQUE HUMAN BEING AND HIS WAY OF ACCOMPANIING WAS EXCELLENT 10 OUT OF 10
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Nanqiao_x
Aug 5, 2023
Nice and easy tour to experience the Andes from Quito - It is a great 2 day tour to visit both the Cotopaxi mountain and Quilotoa lagoon. As other reviews mentioned, it was two separate tours each day, but we did get the benefit of having to go back to Quito after Day 1. The hotel the tour dropped us at is a very nice surprise, with beautiful garden and nice Mountain View. Special shout out to tour guide Camila who took us to Cotopaxi. The organizer Grace was amazing as well, and helped us change your dates when our plans changed a couple of weeks prior to arriving. The natural beautiful of this tour is breathtaking. I highly recommend the tour if you have two days to spend to enjoy the Andes near Quito.
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