Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily
Overview
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11 hours
Mobile ticket
At three hours from Quito we find the Ecological Reserve Los Ilinizas where one of its main attractions is the turquoise lagoon that is located in the crater of Quilotoa, the wonderful landscapes make this tourist attraction an experience that you can not miss if you are in Ecuador.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Laguna Quilotoa
After we will go to the community lookout, from here we will descend towards the lagoon where we will have some free time to visit it and walk around. The ascend is a bit tough, so that it is recommended to go up on a mule for people who do not count with a good physical condition (You can rent a mule to people of community directly $10 per person aprox. After your lunch break, we will head back by an artisan workshop in Tigua, famous for its picturesque paintings.
Canon del Rio Toachi
Finally we will visit the Toachi Canyon lookout. Return to Quito.
Options
Day Tour to Quilotoa every day
Shared Tour Opcion: Ideal departure to share with other customers or big groups Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
All entrances
Tourist transport
Details not especified
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
599 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day
S1698QSmichaelm,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m so glad I spent my last day in Ecuador on this tour. Beautiful scenery, a unique experience all around. Liz our guide was very knowledgeable from start to end she shared information about Quito and each stop we visited she shared about and left me with a great experience. 100% worth it and would recommend to anyone staying in Quito
Workout with a view
Steve S,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This hike is phenomenal. Yes, it is difficult. Yes, the altitude is a killer - but it's worth it. We were advised against taking donkeys, so elderly folks beware. Lunch was good, not great but the environment and vibes are excellent. Our driver and tour guide were very nice too. On our way to the lake we received lots of information about Ecuador and it's volcanos, but I wish we received a little more information about the lake and it's ecology. Overall, I definitely recommend this for a more physical and exciting excursion.
Duration of the visit to the lake
Companion29310374752,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I found the time very short to enjoy the lake itself; for people without training, 3 hours does not allow for enjoyment in the lake.
Amazing experience!...
Kayla H,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Carlos was a wonderful guide and very accommodating! I loved stopping at the craft shop and got to pick up a unique, locally made piece of art. The lagoon was absolutely stunning and he did a wonderful perimeter hike with us since nobody wanted to go to the bottom of the crater! Definitely the best day trip we did from Quito!
Stunning views.
Voyager23184000070,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A long day but a great experience with stunning views.
Amazing Quilotoa Experience with an Outstanding Guide
amonguenther,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did this tour as part of my Ecuador Hop package and can definitely recommend it. A special thank you to our guide Jessica, who actually guided me on this tour and the Cotopaxi National Park tour. She was outstanding the entire time - always cheerful, full of energy, and constantly switching between English and Spanish to answer everyone’s questions. Despite the many questions from our group, she stayed patient, informative, and made the long day very enjoyable. Also thanks to the drivers Andrés and Francisco (day 1 and day 2), who drove safely and professionally the whole time and got us everywhere comfortably. Overall, a great experience and one of the highlights of my time in Ecuador. The itinerary is quite packed and the distances are long, so be prepared to spend a fair amount of time in the car - but that also means you get to see a lot in a short amount of time. Personally, I enjoyed Quilotoa even more than Cotopaxi and would probably recommend this tour first, although that may just come down to personal preference.
Great day trip to Quilotoa
ChiehFeng L,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day trip. Our tour guide Liz was great. Visited some small town and saw some indigenous homes. Quilotoa was pretty, love the small town vibe.
Great day trip from...
Ellis B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip from Quito. Small hike to the crater rim with optional challenging hike down to the lake. Guide very friendly and helpful. Location for food was decent
Fantastic experience
Sandra L,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Just amazing. Dani the tour guide is bilingual and attention to detail every step of the way. The design of the itinerary is amazing and I had a fabulous time.
Information that must be known
John I,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00If you are going to force us go to a specific restaurant to eat with the group that does not accept credit cards, then you must tell us to bring cash. If you going to ask us to give coins to the indigenous people then you must tell us to bring coins and not big dollars. I prefer not to carry much cash. Not being able to eat with the tour group made the trip less than excellent. Please tell future clients. Thank you
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