Tour Quito to Baños visiting Cotopaxi Volcano & Quilotoa Lagoon
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We connect authentic tourist destinations, local communities, and families, taking independent travelers to places others don't visit. We handle the logistics so you can focus on enjoying yourself: transportation, paid activities, and the flexibility to stay as long as you like.
Enjoy the Quito- Baños adventure with the Jacamar Pass! Discover Ecuador in the most incredible way. Travel from Quito to Baños in a single day filled with epic landscapes, authentic culture, and unforgettable experiences. With Wanderbus, you'll visit Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon, all while making your way to Baños on a unique tour you won't find anywhere else.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Quito
Departure from Quito: Blue house Hotel 06:15 or Café Zular 06:30 (Nex to San Blas Squarea)
Cotopaxi National Park
Hiking at Limiopungo Lake inside Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes. There you can visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon which is at the foot of a volcano and there is possible to see some species of flora besides the volcano
What‘s Included
Tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Tour Quito to Baños visiting Cotopaxi Volcano & Quilotoa Lagoon
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guide! Persistent and friendly
Ricardo S,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent experience! The guide Jose was fantastic! Spent the whole day trying to see the Cotopaxi volcano that was always covered until at the end of the day we got it. This one-way tour is great for those who travel from one city to another without losing what is in the middle
Jaw-dropping Must-See Sites/Sights!
Maki K,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wowwwwww is what went through our minds for pretty much the entire day. Ricardo took us (with Jefferson safely driving us) everywhere the itinerary said it would and gave us a wealth of information about those places. The lagoon was absolutely breathtaking. Eating lunch at a Quechuan family’s home/restaurant was a great experience. Despite a blackout, they were able to cook us a great meal. I really wanted a stuffed llama and am so glad I bought it there. I paid $10 and saw the same size one at the airport for $35!! It was very cold at Cotopaxi and Quilotoa and I was thankful I had my North Face puffer and fleece with me. We were dropped off right at our hotel in Baños as planned. Everything went without a hitch!
Wonderful Banos adventure
tbentley2024,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had a wonderful tour from Quito to Banos with Erick and WanderBus. They customised the tour to give us more time in Banos so there was a rest day with a child. On the travelling days we packed in so many amazing sights, including Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and then many brilliant and fun attractions around Banos - a combination of adventure and beautiful scenery. Every stop was worthwhile and thoughtfully chosen. Erick was a great guide, knowledgeable, courteous, patient and good fun. His English was excellent and he was happy to answer all our questions about Ecuador. We fully recommend using WanderBus and Erick for guided tours. Three magical days we’ll not forget!
10/10 experience
217kyd,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10. Totally recommend this tour! We truly felt like we visited everything in just one day.Thanks to Eric for making this day memorable! Marie-Li and Kylie
Great experience ! Very interesting!
EvelyneD433,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to José and the driver we discovered beautiful places, sustaining local buisnesses. Excellent driver, nice conversations and explications. You can feel that José is enjoying presenting his country.
So fun! Great Value
Kelcy D,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing time! This is the way to go if making your way down to Baños from Quito. - you really make the most of the day. José and Rodrigo were the best. Very knowledgeable and felt very safe riding around the mountains 😊 definitely worth it
Accommodating, Knowledgeable, Excellent Itinerary
K2669ZXsarahr,,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight of our trip! Wanderbus was extremely accommodating when our itinerary had to change last minute, and arranged a private guide for us with a special itinerary. Our guide Pablo Salazar was friendly, knowledgable, and clearly has a passion for what he does. We loved this experience!
Great full day trip to Banos with stops at Cotopaxi and Quilotoa.
SeahawkMJK,,Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great full day trip. Our guide was Paul and from pickup at our hotel, to our stops at Cotopaxi and Quilotoa and drop off at the door of our hotel in Banos our trip was awesome. We stopped at Rondador Cotopaxi on our way into Cotopaxi, great fresh food in a pastoral setting- the host was friendly. We worked our way around Cotopaxi and a short hike around a highland lake. From there we headed to Quilotoa, a beautiful volcanic crater lake, had late lunch at a restaurant across from the crater. On the way to Banos stopped for some ice cream- We were safely delivered to our hotel in Banos- Paul and his assistant were knowledgeable and spoke excellent English- We recommend this trip.
The best way to get from Quito to Banos!
courtneyr180,,Nov 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our one-way tour from Quito to Banos, stopping in Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, was a highlight of my trip to Ecuador. Cotopaxi and Quilotoa are stunning and must sees. This tour made it really convenient and time efficient to see both whilst also moving destination from Quito to Banos. We stopped for breakfast and lunch at two fantastic and affordable restaurants. Our driver/guide Erick was great! He was kind, a safe driver, and an excellent photographer. Thanks Erick and team and for a great trip!
Solo travller private tour
gregw638,,Nov 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day trip From Quito to Baños with Cotapaxi and Quilotoa with Erick from Wanderbus was awesome(Quito local). The whole day was amazing. Punctual. Knowledge able. Lovely to speak to. Great driver. Calm. Respectful. Everything was great
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