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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Christie_l
Dec 31, 2025
Wonderful - This was a wonderful experience, we only had a short time to explore and got to see everything we wanted to in just the day!
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Rajendranaidud
Dec 29, 2025
Recommend the agency and driver strongly - The came and picked at 8.30 AM and visited all places as. Per program. The driver is very cooperative and very helpful. I strongly recommend this agency and specially the driver
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Rpascal5
Dec 25, 2025
Amazing tour - Doing both the Cotopaxi and the Quilotoa Volcanos in the same day was amazing! Great views, a bit of hike, stops to admire local artists work and a very, very nice tour guide made this tour amazing. Our tour guide, Ayrton was very nice, knowledgeable and shared with us a lot of history, information along with his love for Ecuador! We are so glad we booked this tour!
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Lora_k
Dec 1, 2025
A worthwhile excursion if you’re short on time - This excursion has a lot of driving time so it’s recommended to schedule it when you need a day of relaxation. Our guide, Pedro was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. We were lucky with weather and got to see the glaciers at Cotopaxi. The walk around the lake at the bottom was interesting. Pedro was mindful of the time and made sure we arrived at Quiotola before the cloud coverage. The drive between the two is long but the views are beautiful and interesting. Lunch was authentic and delicious. There were plenty of opportunities to use the bathroom.
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680frederickh
Nov 27, 2025
Amazing views, beautiful people, yummy food and a wonderful guide! - We had an amazing day with an amazing guide! Our guide Ayrton was very knowledgeable, kind and patient. He stayed extra time for us to see the Cotopaxi volcano through the clouds and get the perfect picture together. The lake was also beautiful and we learned a lot about Andean culture. We even visited a local art gallery where we met a family who creates beautiful local art. A delicious lunch included too.
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Oceantravelsept
Nov 27, 2025
Overall an awesome experience and thoroughly enjoyed our guide’s knowledge and felt safe throughout the journey. - Overall it was an awesome experience with Andres and safe driver Santiago. Andres is a very passionate individual and cares about his customers. He is very knowledgeable and shared his vast knowledge during the trip. He is a great asset to his organization and will perform very well with other customers.
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225jilln
Nov 24, 2025
Volcanoes and Lakes - Excellent day seeing two fabulous landmarks of Equador! It’s a lot of traveling but it’s worth it to see These two amazing places! Pedro our guide was so knowledgeable and made our day very comfortable
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Tourist82664
Nov 11, 2025
Amazing Volcano Adventure - Diego was prompt and friendly. His explanation of the scenery and knowledge of Ecuador was extraordinary. It was a packed day of great scenery and experiences.
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A123217
Nov 15, 2025
Saw the laguna, but not the mountains - The guide was great -- knowledgeable and flexible. Unfortunately, I went at the end of the dry season, so I never did get to see Cotopaxi. That was not the fault of the tour, however! Ecuador is a wonderful place to visit, not only the Galapagos but also the Andes and the Amazon basin.
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Jane_a
Nov 22, 2025
Too much bus - The planned activities are too ambitious and too far apart from each other. The proposed hikes were ill described and there wasn’t enough time to do the Quilotoa hike as we didn’t arrive until 1:30 and we still had to have lunch. Therefore, we didn’t get to the hike part until three o’clock. With a very long time in bus ahead to get back to hotel. The only very positive experience was both our guide, Ayrton and our driver, Guillermo were amazing. In addition, allowing a sick person to join the group has resulted in one of our party to become ill. I would suggest a refund option for those who condition compromises the health of others.
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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).