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 had a wonderful experience. The hike to the crater was difficult but satisfying. I made it halfway. :) The food was authentic, very inexpensive, and delicious. Thank you.”
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.
“Our tour leader (Adrian) speaks English very well. He explained everything about Ecuador. He is very on time when he picked me up. The hiking was very rough but he made everything so easy and we made it until the end. He is so friendly.…”
Discover Ecuador's stunning volcanoes and crater lakes on this private day trip from Quito, with flexible pacing, expert guides, and breathtaking scenery.
“This experience was amazing! Veronica and Diego were great! Very professional and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the culture. Thank you for an amazing time. Keep being great!”
Explore Ecuador’s highlands on this 3-day tour visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Baños. Enjoy volcano hikes, cultural stops, waterfalls, and adventure activities.
“It was an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy going. I’d recommend this tour to anyone.”
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.
“We had a wonderful day with Diego!! The crater and lagoon are beautiful! Even with the clouds moving in, it was amazing to see! The hike down was a bit challenging, but really not too bad. I had a bit of altitude sickness, and I…”
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.
“Irene was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. The hike itself was hard but very rewarding”
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.
“This tour is absolutely amazing!! You get to see so much in just one day! The market is super interesting, you get to visit an indigenous family and the lake is absolutely breathtaking! I can highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to…”
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.
“An Awsome tour and highly recommended !! Our tour guide Pedro an Patrico were amazing. They were courteous and professional. The stop to Indian market was so entertaining just to walk around and the lake was gorgeous !! Be prepared to walk a lot and…”
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.