Cotopaxi & Quilotoa: Volcanoes Day Tour

Embark on an affordable one-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lake. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Avenue of the Volcanoes and enjoy an all-inclusive experience.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cotopaxi National Park - we will leave with direction to the Cotopaxi National Park, located in the province of the same name, we will travel for an hour and a half and we will have the opportunity to observe the Avenue of the Volcanoes crossing the Andes Mountain Range, its landscape will wrap it in a natural environment with the company of flora…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Tickets to natural areas
  • Lunch
  • Pick Up / Drop Off
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Approximate duration: 10 hours
Description:
This tour is ideal for those with limited time in Ecuador who wish to explore two of the country’s most renowned sites in a single day: Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Lagoon. The itinerary is filled with breathtaking Andean scenery, awe-inspiring views, and distinctive nature experiences. Be amazed by the majestic…

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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Oscarcordon
Mar 16, 2026
Full day trekking around Quito - Excellent experience with Andres and William to enjoy the Cotopaxi (climbing to the refuge) and the lagoon of Quilotoa (going down to the lagoon) in a day. It is an excursion that requires a certain physical demand given the trekking required and the altitude at which it is done. Highly recommended to make the most of the time. Highly recommended despite the price, which is quite high.
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Sue_s
Mar 7, 2026
Fantastic views of iconic volcanoes! - Wonderful experience - Andres was a great guide - very knowledgeable. Santiago was a great driver for this long excursion. The volcanoes were spectacular - we were very lucky with the weather. Lunch was terrific local food - muy bueno! My only caution would be to be prepared for very winding twisty roads up to the second volcano. Quillatona. Worth the long drive full of switchbacks at 14,000 feet altitude - spectacular views. Just be prepared if you get carsick.
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U748lojenniferp
Mar 7, 2026
Book it - you won't regret. - This was such an exhilarating experience Definitely not for the weak hearted - but so worth it. I had the most attentative and fun tour guide, his name is Alirio, his English was exceptionally and his knowledge and sense of humor was amazing. He was very patient in explaining and letting me have the best experience of things I wanted to try during my tour. 100% recommend The views, the experience, the thrill, the live in the moment of seeing such amazing natural world creation is beyond anything I could've imagine This needs to be on everyone's bucket list from visiting the Cotopaxi national park, to visit a lagoon in the crater of Quilotoa and then hiking down and kayaking and horseback riding. Until now it feels so surreal
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Jessica_h
Feb 25, 2026
We had a wonderful day with Pedro! - After nearly two weeks of nonstop travel and activities we were exhausted, but Cotopaxi and Quilotoa were at the top of our list of things we wanted to do and so we continued on with our planned activity. We really appreciated Pedro's flexibility with us cutting some things short and mainly hitting the highlights. The included Ecuadorian lunch was great. We enjoyed the background information that was provided about the indigenous community around Quilotoa and wished we'd had the energy to interact more meaningfully with them, explore the Saturday market, and fully experience the cultural aspects of the tour. Overall, we loved the tour and Pedro and the long drives provided us some much needed time to rest while experiencing parts of Ecuador we wouldn't have seen otherwise. It was a great endcap to our travel, although we'd recommend others schedule it earlier while you still have the stamina to take full advantage of what this day tour offers.
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Jenniferbm1193bd
Feb 20, 2026
Amazing travel day! - This is a long day, but it gives you the chance to see 2 amazing places in Ecuador if you’re short on time. My guide was Pedro, and he was outstanding! He was very personable and made the trip comfortable and fun. He has a lot of knowledge of the areas you visit on this trip but also other areas I asked about. I learned a lot about Ecuador during my trip and got to see many parts of it. Going through the Andes was a wonderful experience, and Pedro’s driving on all the tight curves and steep hills was perfect! Definitely recommend this trip
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Barbarabenke
Feb 17, 2026
An Amazing Day in Ecuador - Ayrton (sp?) and Santiago were the perfect pair for our trip to Cotopaxi and the Lagoon. Ayrton was amazing with his dialogue, and answered any of our questions. Santiago was very helpful to me, since I was recovering from a hip replacement, slower than anticipated when we booked this tour. Our lunch at the indigenous town was exceptional. The day could not have been better, and I thank Ayrton and Santiago very much.
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Djouna_b
Feb 12, 2026
Veronica is an amazing tour guide! - This experience was amazing! Veronica and Diego were great! Very professional and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the culture. Thank you for an amazing time. Keep being great!
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F4595rkamandam
Feb 10, 2026
Would definitely recommend - My guide Ayrton was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and interesting. The day was very relaxed, we didn’t need to rush but saw everything planned
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Rudyt569
Feb 8, 2026
Great excursion if your in Quito - Pablo was our guide and he gave us a lot of information about the volcanoes in the area and the fauna. Byron was our driver and he did a wonderful job. We loved seeing Cotopaxi and crater lake.
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Alex
Jan 26, 2026
Cotopaxi-Quilatoa - Fantastic tour start-to-finish: highly recommended for all. Great team and great experience. Can’t thank them all enough.
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From $160
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).