Private Tour
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
Shared
Duration: 10 hours
no includes lunch
Pickup included
Private Tour
Lunch
Jeep ,Van
Entrance to natural areas
Pickup included
Small Group
Duration: 10 hours
Lunch
van,jeep
Entrance to natural Areas
Pickup included
Solo Travel
Lunch
Jeep
Pickup included
Reviews
186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tough, long, worth every minute
Explorer821834,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very long and pretty exhausting tour, but it was worth the effort. We saw a lot, even with Cotopaxi hiding behind the clouds. Our guide Andres shared a lot of insights about the indigenous people and their culture, traditions, alternative medicine and more. He also arranged our schedule very well, keeping an eye on the constant changing weather conditions. The trip brought us to the back country, which is beautiful and gives a view on life in Ecuador outside the big city. The ride itself is tough and people with motion sickness should prepare for steep, curvy and bumpy roads.
Wonderful
Christie L,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience, we only had a short time to explore and got to see everything we wanted to in just the day!
Recommend the agency and driver strongly
rajendranaidud,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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
Amazing tour
rpascal5,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Doing 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!
A worthwhile excursion if you’re short on time
Lora K,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Amazing views, beautiful people, yummy food and a wonderful guide!
680frederickh,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Overall an awesome experience and thoroughly enjoyed our guide’s knowledge and felt safe throughout the journey.
OceanTravelSept,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall 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.
Volcanoes and Lakes
225jilln,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 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
Too much bus
Jane A,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The 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.
Saw the laguna, but not the mountains
a123217,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The 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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