From Quito - Cotopaxi - Quiltoa - Baños | 1 Day tour

Pichincha, Ecuador



Visit three destinations in one day. Cotopaxi-Quilotoa-Baños.

Tour Overview

This full-day tour from Quito visits Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Crater Lake, and Baños, suited for travelers seeking nature and culture with English-speaking guides.

Highlights

  • Visit three destinations in one day with entrances included
  • Experienced, professional English-speaking guides
  • Comfortable, new, and very safe tourist transportation

Description

Depart from Quito at your selected pick-up point (choose between Blue House Hostel in Zona la Mariscal or Café Zular in the Historic Center).

Stop for breakfast near the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park (meal not included), then hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon inside the park, featuring one of the world's highest active volcanoes.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant run by a Kichwa family (meal not included).

Visit Quilotoa Lagoon, a 3 km-wide turquoise volcanic crater lake, with a guide-led exploration.

Stop for Ecuadorian ice cream on the way to Baños, a town known for steaming volcanoes, waterfalls, and hot thermal springs.

Arrive in Baños and end the tour with drop-off at the Basílica.

Includes

  • Tourist transportation
  • English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Accommodation

Important Information

  • Confirm your pick-up point before departure: Blue House Hostel (Zona la Mariscal) or Café Zular (Historic Center).
  • Provide full names, passport numbers, dates of birth, hotel contact details in Quito, and at least one WhatsApp contact for all travelers at least 48 hours before departure.

Cancellation Policy

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

Booking Tips

Bring layered clothing for varying weather conditions and comfortable walking shoes. The best times to visit are during morning hours for clearer views of the volcano and crater lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Crater Lake, and the town of Baños in Ecuador.
The tour departs from selected pickup points at Blue House Hostel in Zona la Mariscal or Café Zular in the Historic Center of Quito.
This is a full-day tour covering multiple destinations in one day from Quito.
Comfortable, new, and safe tourist transportation is provided for the entire tour.
Yes, all entrance fees for Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Crater Lake, and Baños are included.
Breakfast is not included, but there is a stop for breakfast near the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park.
Guests can hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon within Cotopaxi National Park as part of the tour.
Yes, the tour features experienced, professional English-speaking guides.
You must join from the specified pickup points in Quito: Blue House Hostel in Zona la Mariscal or Café Zular in the Historic Center.
The tour operates year-round; check the website for current hours and seasonal weather conditions in Ecuador.

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