Volcano Tours in Quito: 6 That Fill a Day Properly

1.Cotopaxi & Quilotoa With Optional Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $59Our pick

Travel from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa on a 12-hour small-group outing. You’ll visit Limpiopungo Lagoon, see Cotopaxi if clouds allow, stop at markets and a museum, and reach Quilotoa’s turquoise crater lake. Guides such as Andrea, Irene, and Javier provide English and Spanish commentary. Hotel pickup costs extra.

“Great trip to beautiful places. The car we went on was very comfortable. Andrea was a fantastic guide, speaking everything in both English and Spanish. Well organised. You will absolutely need cash for this (and most tours in ecuador).”

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2.Cotopaxi Volcano Quest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $68Top rated

From Quito, you’ll visit Cotopaxi National Park, hike from 4,600 meters to the José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters, then bike a short downhill route to Limpiopungo Lagoon. Guides such as Alejandro and Lincoln explain the volcanoes, wildlife, and high-altitude plants. Lunch, transport, and equipment are included.

“It was an amazing experience, beyond my expectations. Alejandro was a really great guide, i highly recommend this tour. He was really friendly and charismatic, he paid a lot of attention to make sure we were okay as well.”

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3.Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito – Day Trip to the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from Real Dreams Tour exploring Cotopaxi National Park. Hike from 4,600 meters toward Refugio Padre Ribas, stop for a hot drink, walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon, and eat lunch near San Juan de Pastocalle. Guides such as Pedro, Carlos, Marcelo, and Andrés lead the outing.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Cotopaxi was beautiful and worth the trip.”

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4.Cotopaxi & Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Adventure in the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 10 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Quito at 7:30 a.m. for a private, English-speaking tour to Cotopaxi National Park and Baños. Walk beside Limpiopungo Lagoon, ride a cable car over the Pastaza River, visit Pailón del Diablo, and swing above the mountains at La Casa del Árbol. Guides such as Andrés, Pedro, and Pam are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful photo help.

“Great driver and guide on a busy holiday weekend using Google maps to avoid the crowded streets. We got to see views that most don’t. Fun stops and the ease of having everything taken care of a big plus.”

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5.4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $645

Travel from Quito to Cuenca by SUV, minivan, or minibus on a small-group route through Ecuador’s Andes. Walk beside Cotopaxi’s Limpiopungo Lake, visit Quilotoa and Baños, reach 5,000 meters at Chimborazo, explore Ingapirca and Cajas, and choose a Quito or Cuenca extension.

“Una experiencia maravillosa, lugares fantásticos, alojamiento y gastronomía excelente y un guia extraordinario fue la mejor combinacion.”

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6.Quito to Cuenca 4 or 5-Day Tour with Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and Chimborazo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $649

Travel privately from Quito to Cuenca with bilingual guides such as Fernando, Lincoln, Luis, and others. Walk beside Quilotoa, hike at Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, visit Baños waterfalls, and add Ingapirca and Chordeleg on the five-day option. SUVs, minivans, hotel stays, selected meals, and airport or hotel drop-off are included.

“We had a great time -- Ecuador is a really beautiful country and travelling along the Pan American Highway was a great way to see more of it. The hotels that were booked for us were terrific. We had nice meals, beautiful scenery and a chance to go off on our own for a bit every day. Lincoln and Andres were knowledgeable, and very helpful.”

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