From Quito:Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour -Full Day

Pichincha, Ecuador

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Enjoy this adventure to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa day trip, and discover two of Ecuador most popular tourist destinations. The amazing nature of the Andes with volcanoes and lagoons of beautiful colors.

Highlights

  • Visit Cotopaxi Volcano in Cotopaxi National Park
  • Observe flora and fauna at Limpiopungo Lagoon
  • Stop at the Quilotoa Lagoon viewpoint

Description

This tour starts with hotel pickup in Quito and travels north along the Pan-American Highway to Cotopaxi National Park. Your guide will introduce you to the diverse flora and fauna and show you Cotopaxi Volcano, which rises to 5,897 meters (19,350 ft).

At Limpiopungo Lagoon, you will hike along a trail offering views of the lake and Cotopaxi Volcano, ideal for photography. The tour continues to the Quilotoa Lagoon viewpoint, where you will enjoy a local lunch.

Quilotoa Lagoon features turquoise waters inside the crater of the Quilotoa Volcano, creating one of Ecuador’s notable highland landscapes. The trip concludes with a return to your Quito hotel in the afternoon.

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Lunch (if chosen when booking)
  • Comfortable transportation
  • Entrance fees to natural areas
  • Water bottle

Excludes

  • Breakfast
  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book early for availability and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from June to September.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes transportation from Quito, a bilingual guide, visits to Cotopaxi National Park, Limpiopungo lagoon, and the Quilotoa lagoon viewpoint.

This is a full-day tour lasting approximately 10 to 12 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Yes, the hike around Quilotoa lagoon is suitable for beginners and offers accessible paths for most fitness levels.

You can observe local wildlife such as Andean condors, wild horses, and various native bird species during the visit.

Lunch is typically not included; however, there are local restaurants near Quilotoa lagoon where you can purchase food.

The tour starts and ends with hotel pickup and drop-off within Quito city limits.

The best time to visit is during the dry season from June to September for clearer skies and safer hiking conditions.

There are generally no strict age restrictions, but participants should be able to handle moderate walking and high altitude conditions.

Private group options and special requests can usually be arranged by contacting the tour provider before booking.

Cotopaxi is an active volcano, but the tour only visits safe, designated observation areas within Cotopaxi National Park.

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