Quilotoa Volcano

Enjoy a full day tour to the Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito. Admire the spectacular view of the Avenue of Volcanoes and the Ecuadorian Andes along the way. Learn about the indigenous Andes cultures and traditions. Moderate hike in the lagoon.

Two most beautiful and spectacular places in a single day from Quito. Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa lake in the Avenue of the Volcanoes in One day and at an incredible price. Everything included!

Two spectacular excursions in one day…… This full-day outing allows you to discover two fascinating places in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Cotopaxi volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, and the stunning lagoon of the Quilotoa volcano, which with its turquoise waters gives us a breathtaking view of the Andes.

Quilotoa lagoon is the most beautiful lagoon in Ecuador, we will make some stops before we go to the lake. First we will visit a local family and we will learn about the guiena pigs, then we will go to Tigua and learn about their culture and art and we will visit Quilotoa lakgoon. At the lagoon you can walk all the way down and enjoy the amazing views.

Highly trained staff Certified guide. Transportation in excellent condition. Varied menu. Menu for vegetarians and vegans.

This tour takes you to explore three fascinating destinations in Ecuador: Quilotoa, Tigua, and Toachi. Ideal for adventurers. Begin with a hike around the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, famous for its emerald-green lagoon, with options for kayaking or mule rides. Then, visit Tigua, a picturesque village with traditional art, where you can admire cave paintings and wooden masks. The tour culminates at the Toachi Canyon, a geological fault over 2,000 years old, ideal for geology and photography lovers. A unique experience that combines nature, culture, and geology.

Discover the volcanoes route and the Amazon with us. Explore the waterfalls route with cable car, canopy, rafting, canyoning, and the relaxing hot springs at Baños. Walk on the Rain-Forest watching the local plants and animals.

Embark on an adventure through Ecuador, visiting the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano and its national park. Explore Limpiopungo Lagoon and the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center to learn about the páramo and its lagoons. Meet Julián, a resident of the Andes, and discover his life alongside the guinea pig, considered a protector of energies. Then, visit the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve and the spectacular Toachi River Canyon. End in Quilotoa, where you can hike around the crater or descend to its emerald-green lagoon. A trip full of nature and culture. Don't miss it!

Quilotoa Lagoon is a beautiful place in Ecuador that you must visit. The landscape is amazing. The caldera was formed by the collapse of a volcano following a catastrophic eruption about 600 years ago. We can go down walking, do kayac and return by mule, it is an awesome experience.

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 sentinel of nature's fiery heart. As you find respite in the historic charm of Quito, remember, each stop on this journey is but a brief interlude, a mere 30 minutes. Yet, in that half-hour, vistas of unparalleled beauty unfurl, beckoning you to capture their essence in frames that will forever echo the spirit of Ecuador."

Enjoy a full day to the crater of Quilotoa, in the community of Zumbahua. On the way you will visit a local market, indigenas hut, a sightseeing, and finally hike down to the lagoon. Quilotoa is an exotic volcano with a beautiful lagoon inside its crater. The emerald colored waters offer the opportunity for kayaking after a joyful walk to the beach of the lagoon. On the way to this volcano we will have the opportunity to visit an indigenous market to share with the locals. Following that that, be part of the normal living of the people that lives in the highlands, and a last stop at the Toachi Canyon for the famous picture of the end of the world. After you reach the bottom and have enjoyed the kayak you will return to the town of Quilotoa for lunch, after which you’ll return to Quito.

In two days you will visit the main attractions in the Andes: the second highest volcano Cotopaxi and the most beautiful lake, Quilotoa. The order of the days may vary, we will inform you of the final itinerary one day before the tour.

Take a 2-day trip through the Avenue of the Volcanoes towards two of the most important landmarks in the Ecuadorian Sierra: Cotapaxi and Quilotoa. On day one, visit Cotopaxi Volcano and climb up to the first refugee, take an optional bike ride afterwards. Lodge in the comfy Chuquiragua lodge and get ready for your next adventure. On day two, ride towards Quilotoa Crater Lagoon for an amazing hike. Visit Tigua artisan’s town to end you adventure before returning back to Quito.      

The Quilotoa Volcano, a of the natural wonders of Ecuador !! This lagoon is located in the crater of this volcano, which is why it has many minerals which make its color changes constantly, on the Quilotoa tour, you will appreciate this wonder, along with the typical indigenous markets, located in areas near the volcano, this depends on the day of the tour, it is an impossible adventure to lose !!

Enjoying one day Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour from Quito, these locations in a single day, everything included. Our guide will pick up from your hotel in Quito Metropolitan to start with this spectacular excursion on the avenue of the volcano, where you enjoy the Cotopaxi Active volcano and hike around the Limpiopungo Lake, and then, connecting to the area of Quilotoa lake discovering the Ecuadorian Andes.

Enjoy the volcanic scenery of the Andes. Explore "The Avenue of the Volcanoes". Mountains and green pastures are your companions on the journey. See local people who were descendants of Panzaleos (ancient civilization). Dare to taste a guinea pig that is roasted above hot charcoal, this meat is considered a delicacy to people who are living in the rural areas. Surprising yourself to see a beautiful water filled volcanic caldera. Hike down to the shore of the lagoon and feel the energy of this millennial lagoon that was the result of a volcanic eruption 800 years ago. Quilotoa witnessed the last journey of the Inca mummy.

This walk is unique, you can enjoy the best landscapes and you can also meet the communities that live near the lagoon. Our guides will take you through the best paths so you can relax, enjoy nature and take the best pictures of this place.

Lake Quilotoa is located in the province of Cotopaxi, in the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcanic lakes in the world.

Quilotoa loop tour takes you for a full-day trip to hike in Quilotao Lagoon and its surrounding areas. Visit Saquisilí, Zumbahua and Tigua Villages. Drive through the unforgettable mountain villages settled on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Get close to the local community and farmers in the surrounding areas and experience enriching encounters with local culture. Join a group of fellow travellers and discover the beauty on the Andean landscape.

Get to know a wonderful place full of magical and colorful landscape discover the Quilotoa lagoon 138 kilometers from the city of Quito, we will go through your hotel or accommodation and go to beautiful places, such as the population of Tigua to know their ancestral ability in making handicrafts, then we continue towards the volcanic landscape known as the caldera, where upon arrival we descend for half an hour on a spectacular walk to this Quilotoa lagoon, on the way we can see deer, rabbits, foxes, wolves among other animals that inhabit this place, back arriving again at the top where we can get the best pictures. Returning to the city of Quito, we visit the town of Sumbahua to learn about its interesting handicrafts.