Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcanoes Full-Day 9-10 Hour Tour from Quito
by Real Dreams Tour
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$480Overview
This full-day bus tour from Quito covers two major natural sites in Ecuador: Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon. The tour lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes private transportation and a professional guide. It begins with a one-and-a-half-hour drive along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park, where travelers can observe the active Cotopaxi volcano, which stands 5,897 meters above sea level, and see local flora and fauna. After spending around two hours in Cotopaxi National Park, the tour continues with a one-hour hike around Laguna de Limpiopungo. The route passes through indigenous villages such as Pujili, Tigua, and Zumbahua, known for their Panzaleo heritage linked to the Inca era. Finally, the group arrives at Quilotoa Lagoon for about two hours, where lunch is included and there is time to explore the lake. An optional hike to the bottom of Quilotoa Lagoon is available but not included. Lunch and tickets to natural areas are included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off. Breakfast and alcoholic drinks are not provided. The tour suits travelers with limited time who want to see both landmarks in one day. Comfortable clothing, a jacket, sunscreen, and a camera are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cotopaxi National Park
The tour starts with a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Cotopaxi National Park in the Cotopaxi province. Travelers cross the Avenue of the Volcanoes along the Andes Mountain Range, passing natural landscapes with local flora and fauna. The park features the active Cotopaxi volcano, which reaches 5,897 meters above sea level. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the park.
120 min
Laguna de Limpiopungo
A one-hour hike takes place around Laguna de Limpiopungo, offering a close look at this mountain lagoon and its surroundings.
60 min
Los Andenes de Zumbahua
The journey continues through several indigenous villages including Pujili, Tigua, and Zumbahua. These communities are of Panzaleo descent and are historically linked to the Inca period.
Laguna Quilotoa
After visiting Cotopaxi National Park, the group arrives at Quilotoa Lagoon, where they have lunch and spend about two hours exploring the lake area. An optional hike to the lagoon's bottom is available but not included in the tour.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcanoes Full-Day 9-10 Hour Tour from Quito
by Real Dreams Tour
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$480Overview
This full-day bus tour from Quito covers two major natural sites in Ecuador: Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon. The tour lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes private transportation and a professional guide. It begins with a one-and-a-half-hour drive along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park, where travelers can observe the active Cotopaxi volcano, which stands 5,897 meters above sea level, and see local flora and fauna. After spending around two hours in Cotopaxi National Park, the tour continues with a one-hour hike around Laguna de Limpiopungo. The route passes through indigenous villages such as Pujili, Tigua, and Zumbahua, known for their Panzaleo heritage linked to the Inca era. Finally, the group arrives at Quilotoa Lagoon for about two hours, where lunch is included and there is time to explore the lake. An optional hike to the bottom of Quilotoa Lagoon is available but not included. Lunch and tickets to natural areas are included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off. Breakfast and alcoholic drinks are not provided. The tour suits travelers with limited time who want to see both landmarks in one day. Comfortable clothing, a jacket, sunscreen, and a camera are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cotopaxi National Park
The tour starts with a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Cotopaxi National Park in the Cotopaxi province. Travelers cross the Avenue of the Volcanoes along the Andes Mountain Range, passing natural landscapes with local flora and fauna. The park features the active Cotopaxi volcano, which reaches 5,897 meters above sea level. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the park.
120 min
Laguna de Limpiopungo
A one-hour hike takes place around Laguna de Limpiopungo, offering a close look at this mountain lagoon and its surroundings.
60 min
Los Andenes de Zumbahua
The journey continues through several indigenous villages including Pujili, Tigua, and Zumbahua. These communities are of Panzaleo descent and are historically linked to the Inca period.
Laguna Quilotoa
After visiting Cotopaxi National Park, the group arrives at Quilotoa Lagoon, where they have lunch and spend about two hours exploring the lake area. An optional hike to the lagoon's bottom is available but not included in the tour.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.