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Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito
4.9
144 Ratings
Cotopaxi National Park
Experience two of Quito’s most stunning locations in one day - Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa lake located in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. All at an unbeatable price and with everything included!
Experience two of Quito’s most stunning locations in one day - Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa lake located in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. All at an unbeatable price and with everything included!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - we will leave with direction to the Cotopaxi National Park, located in the province of the same name, we will travel for an hour and a half and we will have the opportunity to observe the Avenue of the Volcanoes crossing the Andes Mountain Range, its landscape will wrap it in a natural environment with the company of flora…
- Cotopaxi National Park - we will leave with direction to the Cotopaxi National Park, located in the province of the same name, we will travel for an hour and a half and we will have the opportunity to observe the Avenue of the Volcanoes crossing the Andes Mountain Range, its landscape will wrap it in a natural environment with the company of flora and fauna of the place, we will pass through the wonderful landscapes that complement the active volcano Cotopaxi one of the highest in the world with a height of 5897msnm.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - Hike around Lagoon.
- Los Andenes de Zumbahua - During the trip we will pass through villages such as Pujili, Tigua, Zumbahua, distinstly indigenous places of Panzaleo descent that inhabit this historic place of the Inca era.
- Laguna Quilotoa - After visiting Cotopaxi national Park in two ours we arrive to Quilotoa lage, where we have lunch and exploring the lake.

What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Tickets to natural areas
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Tickets to natural areas
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
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
4.9
(144 Ratings)
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Vinitabone
Apr 24, 2025
Cotopaxi + Quilotoa - The views are amazing and Ayrton was great! The tour was perfect. Real Dreams gave a excelent support and price fair. Thank you!!!!
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Catherine_k
Apr 19, 2025
Great day trip from Quito! - What a great day! We were nervous that, being the rainy season, we wouldn’t be able to see much of Cotopaxi, but the clouds parted just as we arrived! What a gorgeous sight, and a nice walk around the lagoon. Then we had a nice drive to Quilotoa, which might be the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Pedro was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable about the plant and animal life and answered our many questions about Quito and Ecuador. He made pit stops when we needed, took lots of pictures for us, and gave us plenty of time to explore so we didn’t feel rushed. 10/10 recommend!
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X1173xsjenniferh
Apr 12, 2025
Amazing nature excursion - Such a beautiful trip to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa lake! Our guide Pedro was super knowledgeable about the areas. The travel around was safe and comfortable. The included lunch was very good. I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Quito.
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176mayrab
Apr 8, 2025
Fabulous experience in Ecuador - We visited Ecuador on our return from the Galapagos Island and decided to take a day tour to see the volcanoes . Pedro was our tour guide, he was marvelous, very knowledgeable, provided insights on the entire area as we drove to see the sites. We highly recommend this tour , you get to see beautiful landscapes, the two volcanoes were impressive but you also get to see the countryside in Ecuador, which is absolutely stunning . Highly recommend
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Caroline_p
Mar 26, 2025
Wonderful tour! - My guide Pedro was so knowledgeable and helpful. I had a wonderful day seeing some really exciting scenery. The Cotopaxi volcano was magnificent and we saw condors flying around the summit. I would highly recommend this tour so that you can be immersed in the beautiful countryside of Ecuador. And special thanks to Pedro for all his interesting facts - I learned so much!
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655sherric
Mar 24, 2025
Stunning day full of adventure, beauty and fun! - Absolutely stunning and amazing! We were with Veronica and Caroline and they could not have been better! This was a top notch experience that I highly recommend.
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Peter_c
Mar 13, 2025
A great day of scenery and culture with Diego. - The tour covered Cotopaxi and Quilatoa, which was long day, but we had a great time. The weather wasn't great, so we only say the lower snow-covered part of Cotopaxi, but it was the rainy season, so not surprising. Diego was excellent, very knowledgably, friendly and made it a great day despite the weather. He was patient and flexible, allowing us to visit a few smaller locations on the day, despite those detours meant that he got back home very late after an early start. The car was very comfortable and the views on the road between Cotopaxi and Quilatoa were beautiful. I'd definitely recommend Diego as a fabulous guide and the trip for the scenery and cultural experience.
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David
Mar 9, 2025
Great weather makes this tour awesome. - We had a great time. Pedro Toaquiza was pleasant. His truck worked well. If you have a day in Quito and you want to see Cotopaxi and Quilotia this is an efficient way to do it. Prepare for lots of travel.
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Maria_l
Mar 2, 2025
Day tour to Cotopaxi and two Lagoons - We had a private tour with our guide Diego. He was on time picking us up and his car was clean and comfortable. Our first stop was a viewpoint of Quito. I believe he said Quito is about 87 km long. We then hot the road and stopped at a gas station to pick up coffee and snacks and use the restroom. Of you have a hard time adjusting to the high altitude, eat something sweet. We then headed to Cotopaxi which was about 1.5 hr drive. We stopped at the entry point to pay the entry fee which is covered on the tour cost. We then drove through the park to see Cotopaxi. It was a bit foggy so most of the top of the volcano was covered. We then reached Laguna de Limpiopungo and walked around the lagoon. The landscape and wildlife was beautiful. It started to rain as we were leaving so our chances of see the top of the volcano before leaving was gone. Off we went to Los Andenes de Zumbahua, an indigenous village. The landscape on this drive which I think was between 1.5 - 2 hrs was quite nice. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperative, it was raining. So when Laguna Quilotoa was not at all visible. The rain and fog completely covered it. Of course mother nature will do it's thing and we can't do anything about it. More reason for us to return during the dry season. We had lunch in the village and really enjoyed it. We then decided to head back as the rain started to get heavier. As part of the tour there are 3 other stops .. one to an art gallery and the other two I can't remember. We decided we didn't want to do that so we headed back to Quito which is a 3 hour drive. Again, Diego was great, he explained a lot history to us, he was very nice and professional, always ensured that we were comfortable. He also took great photos for us. Highly recommend him!
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Mary_t
Apr 27, 2025
Cloudy rainy day on Cotopaxi and Quiloto - Pedro met us at our hotel on time and we harassed off to Cotopaxi. It was a beautiful drive unfortunately because of low clouds our visibility was restricted. We stopped and fed alpacas and met a family raising guinea pigs. We could barely make out the base camp but it was fun to see. We drove to Quiloto lagoon and looked down on the lagoon but it was very foggy. We had a delicious Ecuadorian lunch. After lunch we attempted to walk the path down to the lagoon but the path was muddy and slippery so turned around. We headed back to Quito. Pedro was knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend him
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