Quito
The Quilotoa days from Quito: the crater lagoon’s improbable green-blue, the rim descent and Andean villages along the road south. The lagoon sits in a collapsed volcano at 3,900 meters; the climb back out is the fee.
Experience stunning Quilotoa Lagoon with this full-day guided tour from Quito, including cultural stops and scenic viewpoints for a memorable adventure.
Most Popular“I did the tour with Fernando. It took us around 3h to get to Quilotoa but before getting there we stopped by a house of an Indigenous family to see the products they grow and the way they live. Once we reached Quilotoa, we spend…”
Discover the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon on a full-day guided tour from Quito, featuring crater views, indigenous crafts, and scenic canyon stops for an authentic Ecuadorian experience.
“We had a wonderful day with a variety of experiences and Alejandro was a fantastic guide! We highly recommend this trip.”
Discover Ecuador's stunning volcanoes and crater lakes on this private day trip from Quito, with flexible pacing, expert guides, and breathtaking scenery.
“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…”
Explore Ecuador’s highlands on this 3-day tour visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Baños. Enjoy volcano hikes, cultural stops, waterfalls, and adventure activities.
“This trip was amazing! We loved all three places, and especially enjoyed the adventure park and the waterfalls in Baños. It was a fantastic experience, the hotels were clean and well maintained. Our guide Irene was especially wonderful and very knowledgeable, we really enjoyed learning…”
Discover the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon and Volcanoes Avenue on a guided day trip from Quito, featuring scenic drives, indigenous community visits, and breathtaking views for $89.
“Great experience! Guide was very knowledgeable and gave provided a lot of historical context to sites along the way. Our guide also knew the best vista points for photos and drove us to our destinations safely. 10/10 recommend!”
Discover Ecuador’s stunning Quilotoa crater lake with this full-day cultural hike, including scenic views, traditional visits, and optional kayaking.
“Beautiful Lake! Enjoyed our day. Lunch was good too. Additional stops were ok. Tried a couple of food items from villages.”
Discover Ecuador’s stunning landscapes with this full-day Quilotoa tour from Quito, featuring a crater lake hike, local artisan visits, and expert guides.
“We had a wonderful day at Quilotoa, the bus ride was relaxing, the pickup was easy and the views were breathtaking. Jose and Daniel were wonderful guides, knowledgebale and fun and didn't hesitate to take pictures or assist in any way needed. Thanks for the…”
Experience Ecuador's highlights on this 4- or 5-day guided tour from Quito to Cuenca, including Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Chimborazo, and more, with expert guides.
“This is an active trip along the Ecuadorian Andes avenue of volcanoes. Visit Cotopaxi nationaal park, and Laguna Quilota. This is a steep climb down into the inactive volcano, but you can hire a mule to ascend. Visit Banos, famous for it's waterfalls and Swing…”
Explore Ecuador’s stunning Quilotoa Lagoon on a small-group tour from Quito, including local markets, indigenous culture, and breathtaking mountain views for $59.
“Amazing views of the lagoon and a safe trip out from Quito with an informative guide telling us a bit about the beautiful countryside. The hike up from the lagoon at altitude is a challenge.”
Discover Ecuador’s stunning Andes on a 5-day Quito to Cuenca tour, visiting volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, and archaeological sites with expert guides.
“Lincoln and Genero were great tour guides. They gave us great information and took care of us. It was a great tour!”
Experience Ecuador's stunning landscapes on this 2-day Quilotoa and Baños tour, featuring breathtaking views, local arts, and natural waterfalls from Quito.
Discover Ecuador’s stunning landscapes on this full-day Quilotoa Lake hiking tour from Quito, featuring local markets, indigenous culture, and breathtaking volcanic scenery.
“Stunning scenery but not enough time to do all the exploring I wanted to do. I was under the wrong impression that this tour would hike around the lake and not just down to the lake”
Discover the stunning volcanic landscapes of Ecuador with this guided Quilotoa Loop hike. Enjoy expert-led routes, scenic viewpoints, and authentic local encounters.
Discover Ecuador’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Quito to Quilotoa Lagoon and indigenous markets, with expert guides, included meals, and authentic experiences.
“Great tour. Our guide, Marco, was very keen on explaining everything. Tough walk the one from the lagoon back up to the Viewpoint, if needed, horses are available.”
Discover Ecuador’s stunning landscapes on this private Quito to Quilotoa Lagoon tour, featuring cultural stops, breathtaking views, and personalized attention.
“The tour was great! Felipe picked us up in the morning and took us for a very nice breakfast. We continued towards Quilotoa via Tigua and on the the way Felipe explained both the area's culture and history as well as the vegetation and geography…”
Gilded churches at altitude, with volcanoes on the day-trip list.