Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito
Overview
Available languages
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Approximate duration: 10 hours
Description:
This tour is perfect for travelers with limited time in Ecuador who want to visit two of the country’s most iconic destinations in one day: Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Lagoon. Enjoy an itinerary packed with stunning Andean landscapes, breathtaking views, and unique nature experiences. Marvel at the majestic Cotopaxi volcano, explore the Andean páramo, and take in the spectacular Quilotoa Lagoon,all in a single day.
Tour Highlights:
*Visit Cotopaxi National Park and scenic Andean landscapes
*Stops for photography with panoramic views
*Optional hike to the bottom of Quilotoa Lagoon
*Experiences in private or small group format
Ideal for:
*Travelers with limited time, adventure lovers, and photography enthusiasts.
Important Note:
Suitable for all travelers; no special physical condition required. Bring comfortable clothing, a jacket, sunscreen, and a camera.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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 and fauna of the place, we will pass through the wonderful landscapes that complement the active volcano Cotopaxi one of the highest in the world with a height of 5897msnm.
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Hike around Lagoon.
Options
Private Tour
Lunch Jeep ,Van Entrance to natural areas Pickup included
Shared
Duration: 10 hours no includes lunch Pickup included
Solo Travel
Lunch Jeep Pickup included
Small Group
Duration: 10 hours Lunch van,jeep Entrance to natural Areas Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Professional guide
Tickets to natural areas
Lunch
Pick Up / Drop Off
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic first day in Ecuador!
martineZ197MX,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucia and Andrés were fantastic guides. They helped me understand the area, history and ecology of both Cotopaxi and Quilotoa. They were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Highly recommend them!
Long but good experience with great scenery
V8966WOdong,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good day. Got lucky on weather. The sites were beautiful and Andres did a great job. Our driver, Jimmy, did a great job too. Lots of time driving but some really good scenery. Saw wild horses, llamas, white tail deer, cara cara, coots, andean gulls... Would recommend but weather could impact views
Seamless and Knowledgeable
M2233QGbenjaminh,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Touring with Pedro was exactly what we needed! Everything ran seamlessly. His knowledge and expertise helped us learn so much about the areas we visit and even made sure we got great photos when the clouds cleared and Cotopaxi was in full sight! We are going back to Quito next year and will absolutely be working with Pedro again!
Great day
Y6372VTirinam,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a long day, a lot of driving, but both Cotopaxi and Quilotoa are amazing. Guide Ayrton was very nice and provided lot of info during the day. We visited also an Art Gallery, with beautiful hand paintings, hard to resist to not buy some.
Remarkable Ecuadorian Day
Ellen S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner and I spent a memorable day visiting the awesome Cotopaxi Volcano National Park and the spectacular Laguna Quilotoa. What made the all-day trip so worthwhile was our engaging and personable guide Andres, who was extremely informative throughout the tour. Adding to the awesome view of the volcano was seeing condors, wild horses, and deer and feeding alpacas.The two-hour drive from Cotopaxi to Quilotoa takes a winding mountain road, but the scenery was amazing, and our driver Jimmy did a masterful job.
Great way to see two sites
shannontrabert,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with our guide Rasu and driver Jimmy. Though very foggy/cloudy in the morning, we spent a bit of extra time at Cotopaxi to see it in a small period of sun. Communication confirming the tour was great and put my mind at ease
Recommended 100 percent
David M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience and the guide had extensive knowledge of the activity, recommended 100 percent.
Wonderful day, we saw a...
Roxana S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day, we saw a lot, and we have learned a tremendous amount of information from Alex. Kudos to her and Pedro for a fantastic trip
Cotopaxi and Quilatoa Lagoon
mashanikit2017,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres and Jimmy were absolutely amazing during this tour. We had a private tour so Andres was very flexible and always asked us what we preferred to do, while also providing enough guidance on what he thought would be better. He answered all of our questions and was such a great, caring presence to be around! Couldn’t recommend this pair more! My only qualm about this tour was there’s A LOT of driving as Cotopaxi and Quilatoa are pretty far from each other. Not anyone’s fault other than ours for not checking though! ALSO Andres was kind enough to bring some extra jackets bc it was a bit cold that day at Cotopaxi… so incredibly nice!!
Don’t think about it, do it and book!!!!
668marielat,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a solo trip with Dani and William, the tour guides. They were amazing from the moment I was picked up to the moment I was dropped off. They were patient with all my questions and inquires about Ecuador. This was my first time in Quito and I really loved the experience in Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Lagoon. We also got to eat lunch in Quilotoa Lagoon that was included. I definitely recommend everyone to book this trip as you got to visit two places in one day.
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