Cotopaxi & Quilotoa: Andean Wonders Tour

Embark on an unforgettable natural adventure with our full-day private tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon. Discover impressive landscapes, breathe fresh mountain air, and marvel at the beauty of nature in Ecuador.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cotopaxi National Park - Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area in Ecuador. The Cotopaxi volcano, an almost perfect snow cone that stands at an altitude of 5,897 meters, is something unique on the planet.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Accident insurance
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon
  • Bilingual tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Don’t let a tight schedule in Quito prevent you from exploring two of Ecuador’s premier natural wonders. This full-day private tour offers visits to Cotopaxi National Park and the breathtaking Quilotoa Lagoon, allowing you to set your own pace with the guidance of a professional. Enjoy the Andean scenery while someone else takes care of the driving,…

Location
Cotopaxi National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q8870girebeccaw
Dec 20, 2025
Amazing Cotopaxi / Quilotoa tour - Our experience with our guide Jhonatan and our driver Osvaldo was truly one of a kind!! So beautiful and we learned so much. Jhonatan was patient and kind, would recommend him to everyone looking for a personalized Cotopaxi / Quilotoa tour
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Tanya_b
Nov 15, 2025
Exceptional day with Luis... - Exceptional day with Luis and Paul especially given the dynamic weather of rain and fog. Luis shared a wealth of cultural knowledge during our drive time. They opted to alter the itinerary and hike Quilotoa 1st as the weather was better there in the morning. We had a great hike to the lagoon followed by a yummy traditional lunch of local de papa (potato soup). Cotopaxi remained hidden in the rain and fog so a view of the volcano was not possible. Our guides were not deterred and surprised us with a mini tour of Quito on our way back to the hotel. They were patient to stop and let us take pictures and took several good shots of us. Just terrific!
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Twchew
Oct 27, 2025
Unforgettable experience with Jeff and Christian- highly recommended - Unforgettable experience with our excellent tour guide Jeff was knowledgeable and very attentive. Always checking that we were comfortable, explaining options to ensure that we could choose the best for our interests, abilities and pace. We were fully involved in planning the schedule of the day. We enjoyed visits to cocoa tea and ice cream tasting too. He made every effort to accommodate our personal preferences, including allowance for our request to stop to feed the homeless dogs along the mountainous areas. Because of his knowledge of the areas and weather, we were able to capture some amazing photos. For example, he advised us to spend time around Quilotoa lake before lunch as he could see the clouds coming in. Sure enough, it started pouring down when we were having lunch. We were in safe hand at all times. Thank you to our friendly driver Christian for his excellent driving skills too. It was truly like spending a day with friends. I would highly recommend their service.
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1aje
Oct 25, 2025
Great Tour - Despite the unfortunately very rainy and cloudy weather, Jefferson was very accommodating and flexible to our families' needs. He was very knowledgeable on Ecuador's history, culture, and current events and provided valuable insight on the everyday life in Ecuador. This is a great tour if your time is limited in Ecuador and want to get a taste of the beautiful Andean surroundings.
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Ezy_cruising
Sep 16, 2025
Outstanding! - It was an unforgettable day with Jefferson. He is amazingly knowledgeable about the history, cultures and surroundings of the National Parks, Quito and Ecuador. Jefferson is an excellent conversationalist. We were very fortunate to have him as our guide. We enjoyed every moment of the tour.
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Curiosity49864125813
Sep 12, 2025
Wonderful National Park and Community tour. - Our tour included two national parks Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Lagoon. Jefferson was very knowledgeable about the areas explored. He spoke easily about Ecuador 's history and current events. The trip included opportunity to see the countryside and the people in various communities. Jefferson has developed relationships with locals. Jefferson spent 11 hours with us. Well beyond the booked time. We were so lucky.
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486blueb
Aug 22, 2025
Beautiful - Awesome tour ! Tourguide really new his stuff and was very friendly. Make sure to take a jacket and comfortable shoes. A must do tour!
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963teklag
Jul 31, 2025
Absolutely wonderful! - Caesar was the best guide we could have asked for. He was very gracious in accommodating all our needs during our full day tour of volcano sightseeing to both Cotopaxi and Quilotoa. The long drive from Quito was well worth what we encountered - an expert tour of the city and outlaying areas along the drive to get to the most spectacular views of both Cotopaxi and Quilotoa where we met 2 precious lamas for the best photo op! We ate a delicious traditional lunch at a restaurant in Quilotoa and enjoyed wonderful conversation all day long learning so much about Ecuador all along the way. So glad we signed up for this one!
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Kellyry9207du
Jul 16, 2025
Amazing full day tour from Quito - This experience was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide! Jeff was so knowledgeable and entertaining. He was very willing to accommodate our interests and spend extra time in areas that we were really enjoying. He made extra stops to grab a quick local ice cream bar and gave great advice for us to have coca tea before the hikes! We truly enjoyed this experience and would recommend to anyone in Quito!
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R3rohde
Jan 6, 2026
All is well that ends well - I wish there were two options for this review. Our guide Ruen, definitely five stars! He was very personable, considerate of our needs and his knowledge of his home country was broad and well researched. We started with a drive to Quilotoa to help acclimate to the altitude. Ruen pointed out many points of interests and stops along the way. The visit to the National park was fascinating and quite beautiful at the lagune. Our visit to Cotopaxi was a total disappointment due to two gate keepers who tried to scam us out of $80. The entrance to the park is free!!! With our own guide and not planning to summit, we should have been easyily admitted. This was a bucket list visit so I was thankful rain helped make the decision to turn around an easy one. This is why I cannot give the whole day five stars. Great company to deal with and no issues with communication. They made everything acceptable in the end.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).