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“We had a great day with the tour. Our guide Adrian was very knowledgeable, considerate, and well-organized. Our driver Jimmy ensured we had a smooth experience.”
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.
“The Quilotoa crater is a beautiful location, the hike back up is quite challenging and we got a lot of rain on top of it so not an easy tour but definitely worth the trip. Our guide Irene was awesome, super friendly and energetic, spoke…”
Discover Ecuador's stunning volcanoes and crater lakes on this private day trip from Quito, with flexible pacing, expert guides, and breathtaking scenery.
“This was a fulfilling and enriching experience that surpassed all expectations. Diego P was our guide who made us comfortable and at ease immediately. His conversational English is excellent, and he spent time at the beginning of the trip getting to know us and what…”
Explore Ecuador’s highlands on this 3-day tour visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Baños. Enjoy volcano hikes, cultural stops, waterfalls, and adventure activities.
“To put it simply, this adventurous loop is absolutely fantastic. Not only is the company excellent, but each of their guides brings a unique flair and has an amazing level of understanding and willingness to share, not just about the things in front of you,…”
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.
“Seeing Lake Quilotoa, and visiting the indigenous people. The guide Adrien made everything so much more fun”
Discover Ecuador’s stunning Quilotoa crater lake with this full-day cultural hike, including scenic views, traditional visits, and optional kayaking.
“Very enjoyable day trip to Quilotoa, including an interesting visit to an indigenous family. Victor was an excellent guide for the day, and Patricio's driving was reliable in some torrential rain on the way back. Victor gave us the options of what to do at…”
Discover Ecuador’s stunning landscapes with this full-day Quilotoa tour from Quito, featuring a crater lake hike, local artisan visits, and expert guides.
“Excellent, professional and fun adventure with Erica. She has an energetic spirit and guided our group through some gorgeous places in the countryside. I would book another trip with her in a heartbeat!”
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.
“We went on the 4 day tour and had a fantastic time. Luckily we were the only ones on the tour with our guide, Sebastian, who was able to tailor our itinerary each day. He was a safe driver and knowledgeable about the different sites…”
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.
“Our tour guides Andrea and Alex were excellent. Not only were they very knowledgeable, but also very considerate. There love for their country was evident and clearly cared that we enjoyed our trip. Easy going, lovely folks that made it feel Like we spent a…”
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.