Quilotoa Full Day Tour - All included with Quito pick up & drop off
Overview
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This is a full day tour from Quito to visit the Quilotoa Lagoon, an incredible turquoise-colored lake located inside the caldera of an active volcano. On the way to Quilotoa, you will also stop to enjoy breakfast. A great way to escape from the city and return to Quito the same day!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Quito
Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Quilotoa (the exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).
Quilotoa
Transportation: 4 hours back to Quito Hike down to the shore of the Quilotoa Lagoon, on a guided trek, an opportunity to see the breathtaking crater lake up close. Lunch at a local restaurant, and after that, you will have free time to explore the Quilotoa community.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance to the Quilotoa Lagoon
Visit the Tigua crafts workshop
Onboard bilingual Hop guide
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Quilotoa Full Day Tour - All included with Quito pick up & drop off
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Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Irene and Carlos were AMAZING
Michael C,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irene and Carlos were so great! We did the Quilotoa full day tour. The hike was a bit tough on the way up but we enjoyed it very much. Would recommend!
Experience Monica cruz
294nevisc,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent equipment and work attended me a cosmetologist called nevis and good work I loved going to Monica cruz spa I felt the difference in a single session my legs felt the rest
Superb excursion
Kevin D,,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery on the bus and at your destination! Super nice guide and skilful driver. The food for lunch and dinner was good. Bring good shoes, cash, and warm clothes because it can be cold.
Not to be missed in Quito!
Estuardo V,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Undoubtedly a must in Quito! Ines is a very warm person and very ambience! If you are looking to have a beautiful view of the crater do not go down, instead border the lagoon, I did the running tour and certainly the best experience and views I have had 100000 recommended!
Get what you pay for. Buyer, go in with this in mind.
sabrenasouza,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The information said pickup was at 7:00 a.m., and return by 8:00 p.m. We were outside waiting at 6:55 and didn’t get picked up until after 8:00 a.m. I only noticed the next day someone had tried to call sing What’s Ap, but I didn’t know. The tour description said up to 44 people, we thought we would be going on a bus, we were picked up in a suv and the guide had one other couple to pick up. One, sat in the front next to driver, and the other sat in the back seat with us. That made my husband sit on a hump in the middle for almost two hours. Very uncomfortable. When we stopped for a much needed bathroom break, husband and I switched so that he could b more comfortable. Once there we had 1/2 hour to hike down and back up. We declined and instead bought a small sandwich to share. The overlook and views were beautiful. It was what you pay for, cheap, so would spend more for quality next time. The trip back was a little better, the other couple went to another tour halfway back, so hubby got back seat and I took front seat. So more comfortable. We were returned to hotel at 2:30. That was good. I couldn’t see doing this tour any longer. One more thing , driver knew very little English, enough to answer questions. Luckily the other couple spoke Spanish and English and shared with us what was said.
Recommended
nasian2811,,Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a very nice tour and Quilotoa was definitely worth it, yet you are on the bus for a large part. The group consisted of six guests, just drivee and two guides, which was super pleasant
Must do in Quito
Raul27,,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The company had to combine efforts with another tour company due to low demand, however they kept me informed of changes and updated constantly. I believe I ended up with “Quito bus Tour” as the final provider. This place is stunning. Good itinerary as we got to see it before it got all foggy. Be prepared as the hike back up is an absolute killer! (I’m not joking it’s second to Fitz Roy haha!)
Exceptional day out
StevieBirmingham,,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great. Shout out to Jessica our guide for having such an amazing energy and vibe... I can sincerely recommend this tour
Quilotoa Trip
Edward V,,Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a beautiful experience going to Quilotoa yesterday. The place was gorgeous especially the lagoon. Another memorable experience that we will treasure. Irene, our tour guide made everything possible and enjoyable. The bus ride to and from would have been boring if not for Irene's energy and knowledge about everything that we needed to learn from this trip. She's such a joy to have and we're very lucky to have her for our guide.
Above and beyond
Sarah M,,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Misael led a wonderful tour to Quilotoa. He was prompt and communicative on the day of the tour. On the way to Quilotoa, we toured an indigenous farm, saw Toachi Canyon, and browsed the local artisan shops in Tigua. In Quilotoa, I hiked down into the crater to the water, and when the return trip up the mountain took me longer than expected, Misael hiked down to me to make sure I was alright. Overall, the trip exceeded my expectations.
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