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“Adrian, our guide, was so informative, patient and supportive on our hike, and overall terrific! Jimmy, our driver, was very kind and maneuvered treacherous road conditions expertly. Quilotoa was beautiful and well worth the visit.”
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.
“I had a fantastic experience during this tour. I was picked up on time from my hotel, the guide Josue was phenomenal. It was a rainy, cloudy and miserable day but the guide nevertheless made it a fun day for us. The hike down to…”
Discover Ecuador's stunning volcanoes and crater lakes on this private day trip from Quito, with flexible pacing, expert guides, and breathtaking scenery.
“Had a fantastic day on a private tour with Pedro! He picked us up on time and we spent a wonderdful day exploring beautiful scenary. Pedro was very knowledgeable and passionate. He took us first to Cotopaxi and showed us the beautiful national park and…”
Explore Ecuador’s highlands on this 3-day tour visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Baños. Enjoy volcano hikes, cultural stops, waterfalls, and adventure activities.
“It's a three-day experience visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Banhos among other places that is perfect if you don't have enough time to do it by yourself. The activity is perfectly coordinated and guided thanks to our excellent official guides Diana, Jennifer, Adrián and their drivers,…”
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.
“Diego was an excellent tour guide; very knowledgeable and made us feel welcomed and comfortable as well as informative and flexible. Quilotoa was an amazing experience and I do recommend hiking boots for the hike. The views are breathtaking.”
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.
“Excelente tour . Es cierto que se tardan unas 3 h aprox para llegar al sitio . Pero durante el trayecto haces un stop en una hostería para tomar el desayuno incluido en el tour para luego continuar . Todo momento viendo los hermosos paisajes…”
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.
“Una experiencia maravillosa, lugares fantásticos, alojamiento y gastronomía excelente y un guia extraordinario fue la mejor combinacion.”
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.
“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…”
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.
“Loved this day! Our guide was terrific and one of the best days of our entire trip!”
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.