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Cotopaxi & Quilotoa: Andean Wonders Tour
4.6
29 Ratings
Cotopaxi National Park
Embark on an unforgettable natural adventure with our full-day private tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon. Discover impressive landscapes, breathe fresh mountain air, and marvel at the beauty of nature in Ecuador.
Embark on an unforgettable natural adventure with our full-day private tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon. Discover impressive landscapes, breathe fresh mountain air, and marvel at the beauty of nature in Ecuador.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - Located in Ecuador, Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area featuring the Cotopaxi volcano, renowned for its nearly perfect snow-capped cone reaching an altitude of 5,897 meters, making it a unique natural wonder.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - Within Cotopaxi National Park lies the Limpiopungo Lagoon, part of the park’s…
- Cotopaxi National Park - Located in Ecuador, Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area featuring the Cotopaxi volcano, renowned for its nearly perfect snow-capped cone reaching an altitude of 5,897 meters, making it a unique natural wonder.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - Within Cotopaxi National Park lies the Limpiopungo Lagoon, part of the park’s lake systems. From this lagoon, visitors can observe the remnants of ancient volcanic eruptions from the majestic Cotopaxi, which contributed to the formation of Limpiopungo Lagoon.
- Cotopaxi Visitors Center - The Interpretation Center, also known as the Park Museum, provides comprehensive information about Cotopaxi National Park. It includes exhibition rooms, a souvenir shop, and a café.
- Los Andenes de Zumbahua - The tour traverses Andean villages such as PujilÃ, Tigua, and Zumbahua, which are rich in Panzaleo indigenous heritage with roots tracing back to Inca times. These towns are notable for their ancestral traditions, vibrant daily life, and landscapes that showcase the living history of the Ecuadorian mountains, adding a significant cultural dimension to this natural adventure.
- Laguna Quilotoa - Quilotoa is celebrated as one of the 15 most stunning volcanic-origin lagoons globally, distinguished by its emerald green waters with varying hues due to dissolved minerals.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Accident insurance
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
- Lunch
- Entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon
- Bilingual tour guide
- Private transportation
- Accident insurance
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
- Lunch
- Entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon
- Bilingual tour guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Don’t let a tight schedule in Quito prevent you from exploring two of Ecuador’s premier natural wonders. This full-day private tour offers visits to Cotopaxi National Park and the breathtaking Quilotoa Lagoon, allowing you to set your own pace with the guidance of a professional. Enjoy the Andean scenery while someone else takes care of the driving,…
Don’t let a tight schedule in Quito prevent you from exploring two of Ecuador’s premier natural wonders. This full-day private tour offers visits to Cotopaxi National Park and the breathtaking Quilotoa Lagoon, allowing you to set your own pace with the guidance of a professional. Enjoy the Andean scenery while someone else takes care of the driving, explore leisurely, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and experience some of the country’s most iconic landscapes with complete comfort and personalized service.
• Private Full-Day Tour from Quito
• Explore two natural landmarks in one day: Cotopaxi and Quilotoa
• Enjoy a flexible pace and dedicated attention from a professional guide
• Experience stunning Andean landscapes and fresh mountain air
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport
• Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Quito
• Perfect for travelers looking to maximize their time without compromising on experience
Location
Cotopaxi National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(29 Ratings)
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Tourist49785562259
Mar 20, 2026
Underrated beauty - Had a amazing time seeing the stunning landscapes of Ecuador. My guide Jossua was very knowledgeable, friendly, and hospitable. One of the best guides I've ever had. A truly unique experience. Cotopaxi and Quilotoa are very impressive to see in person
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Guialf77
Feb 23, 2026
Cotopaxi quilotoa - A day full of adventures! The landscapes are incredible. We were able to see the Quilotoa volcano and lagoon. We enjoyed a delicious Andean menu. A highly recommended tour!
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Jz65
Feb 23, 2026
Fun tour. Long ride but worth it. - While the drive is long, it’s a beautiful, scenic ride through the mountains and small villages. Quilotoa was amazing and worth seeing. Cotopaxi was a little cloudy and we could only see a portion of the volcano but we still enjoyed visiting. Our guide Luis was friendly, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to, which was nice given the time we spent in the car. Would recommend this tour.
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Robert_t
Feb 8, 2026
Local guide in English to see Quito area attractions - Jhonathan was our guide and he came 20 mins earlier than pickup time. He went out of his way to find a pharmacy for us to buy high elevation pills. When we started our journey, he pointed out landmarks along the way. We hiked at the Cotopaxi base lagoon and then drove to Quilotoa crater, where he pointed out feral and local dogs waiting on the highway for cars to throw food to them. On the way back, we stopped at a road stand and tried popsicles with 4 flavors of fruits, for 55cents each. It was a satisfying, full day.
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I4193gomarcoe
Feb 3, 2026
One of the best trips of my life - It was an unforgettable trip I recommend to live Ecuador is a country with incredible and unique landscapes the best option q can be to take for my tour in Ecuador this tourist company. Your guide jhonatan excellent driver Diego knowledgeable of the road
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703mariamercedesa
Feb 1, 2026
Excellent Experience, Highly Recommended - Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Professional, punctual service with warm attention to every detail. The experience was smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable.
Highly recommended for travelers looking to discover Ecuador with quality, care, and authenticity.
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Sasha
Jan 22, 2026
Unforgettable Experience + Astonishing Beauty - We had an unforgettable experience! Cesar was the best guide to the wonders of Limpiopungo, Quitoloa, and Cotopaxi. We loved gaining insight into the indigenous culture! We experienced the natural beauty of the Andes, the history and culture of the people and native plants, and safe transport the whole time. We will never forget the beautiful country of Ecuador and cannot wait to come back. Expect a day of adventuring and lots of car time and breathtaking views!
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R3rohde
Jan 6, 2026
All is well that ends well - I wish there were two options for this review. Our guide Ruen, definitely five stars! He was very personable, considerate of our needs and his knowledge of his home country was broad and well researched. We started with a drive to Quilotoa to help acclimate to the altitude. Ruen pointed out many points of interests and stops along the way. The visit to the National
park was fascinating and quite beautiful at the lagune. Our visit to Cotopaxi was a total disappointment due to two gate keepers who tried to scam us out of $80. The entrance to the park is free!!! With our own guide and not planning to summit, we should have been easyily admitted. This was a bucket list visit so I was thankful rain helped make the decision to turn around an easy one. This is why I cannot give the whole day five stars. Great company to deal with and no issues with communication. They made everything acceptable in the end.
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J_z
Feb 23, 2026
Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Crater Lagoon - We visited the Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Crater Lagoon but our views were restricted due to rain on our tour day. Our stop at Cotopaxi was very far from the summit. It would have been nice to drive closer to the volcano.
It was interesting to see the countryside during the drive to the sites – hundreds of greenhouses for cultivating roses, farms that span to the tops of the mountains, and Andean indigenous villages.
The tour to both locations required driving from the Eastern Andes to the Western Andes resulting in a long day riding in a car.
Lunch was provided in a local restaurant and was delicious authentic Andean cuisine.
Our guide (not sure of his name) didn’t provide much information about where we were travelling. He answered questions when asked. At the end of our ride he provided some information about Quito and some places to visit in the city. His driver was very pleasant and accommodating.
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J6915usgeorgem
Jan 29, 2026
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa full day tour, not recommended. - We would not recommend this tour. We spent over 9 hours in a car and unfortunately, only saw Quilotoa. This was due to weather. We thought that all admissions, were included however we had to pay the admission into Quilotoa. Water was to also stated to be included, and when asked for we were given a bottle that had already been drank from. We then had to buy water at a rest stop. Young adult that was the driver was great, however we were not impressed with the actual tour guide. He seemed to be more interested in getting thru the day, than providing us with a good tour. Lunch was included, but consisted of a bowl of local soup. The soup was good, however a piece of bread and a refreshment with it would have been nice.
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