Ecuador Volcano Tour: Explore Quito and Caldera

Embark on a thrilling 1-day adventure to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa in Ecuador. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of a massive caldera and the towering majesty of an active volcano.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Go F.A.R. Project Ecuador - 7:20 Start your tour here at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Office 7.30am or from the New Town - Hilton Colon Hotel
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

In the fleeting embrace of time, the vast tapestry of Ecuador unfolds before you. Picture this: a caldera, spanning a vast three kilometers, its birth a testament to nature’s raw power, carved from the earth by a cataclysmic eruption some eight centuries ago. And then, the towering majesty of one of the planet’s highest active volcanoes, standing as a…

Location
Go F.A.R. Project Ecuador
Los Rios
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sabourintime
Jan 27, 2026
Cotopaxi day tour - This was a fantastic tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, he made sure that we were dropped off at the right location and was willing to make sure that we had everything we needed throughout the tour. He also was very patient and helpful during the hike. He made sure that our journey was safe and that we got to experience the beauty and wonder of Cotopaxi.
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Callumbe5801le
Jan 12, 2026
Recommended - Amazing time and good value for money. Felipe was amazing
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Ad0a0m_s
Dec 22, 2025
Definitely recommend! - The tour was wonderful! Our guide, Alejandro, was very attentive and always helpful, even after the tour! He has all the information and interesting facts about the sights. He knows everything about local plants and animals and told and showed us a lot of interesting things! The tour was private, by car, and Alejandro himself drove it—he's a very good and careful driver. Thank you so much, Alejandro! I hope we'll see each other again on tours to other wonderful places in Ecuador!
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Moucachenj
Dec 8, 2025
Cotopaxi day trip - Great day with Lincon Amazing tour guide, we visited Cotopaxi hiking all the way up to the glacier! Met amazing people and had a great time everything was perfectly set up
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Larkjan
Sep 21, 2025
Best guide in Ecuador bar none!!! - My travel partner and I throughly enjoyed our tour to Cotopaxi, Felipe was fantastic! We felt safe and looked after. Felipe was interested in what we wanted to see and made great suggestions. He even took us to his favourite restaurant for baked Guinea Pig… We also had a 12 hour day of shopping in Otavalo Market , ok 8 hrs when you take into account travel. The Market was fun and quite interesting. Felipe also took us to an area that sold beautiful leather, handmade textiles, coffee and chocolate products… Felipe made a great shopping husband he never said anything about how long we took or how much we spent. Unfortunately he declined our request to come back to Canada and train our husband’s. Neither my travel partner or I would hesitate to have Felipe as our guide to anywhere in Ecuador. Janet and Debbie
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754philippaa
Sep 15, 2025
Great day - Fantastic day with Phillipe. Got great views of Cotipaxi volcano and Quilotoa lagoon was lovely. Thank you. Would highly recommend CarpeDM
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Belen_c
Aug 12, 2025
A Must do in Ecuador - Breathtaking views of Cotopaxi and the turquoise Quilotoa Lagoon in one unforgettable day. Well organized, stress free, it was a perfect Andes adventure! Felipe was our guide.
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Keertikailas
May 3, 2025
Cotopaxi with Rodney - We , I had a wonderful trip to Cotopaxi today . The weather was clear but we got to see the volcano a few times before the clouds covered it up. Rodney was so knowledgeable and told us about so many different things. In every group there are people who suffer at that altitude and I was one of them … but Rodney stayed with me every step of the way and I could reach Refugio only with his support . We stopped a lot and took our time to get to the top . 5 star experience . Wonderful start for our adventure in Ecuador.
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Karlapo255gy
Apr 20, 2025
Excellent guidance! - Excellent and exceptionally well done—clear, thorough, and highly informative. The structure made it easy to follow, and the practical examples added a lot of value. Great job!
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386athenar
Dec 16, 2024
Adventures for solo women travelers - Paul at Carpedm was very knowledgeable, super friendly, and quick to respond. He helped with tours, accomodations, transport to and from airport and to and from adventures
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).