Top Things to do in Quilotoa
Top 10 Multi-day Tours in Quilotoa, Cotopaxi Province
Discover the best top things to do in Quilotoa, Ecuador including Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour , Ecuador Cheap Customized Tours, 8-Day Ecuador Trekking the Avenue of Volcanoes from Quito, Baños 2Day/1Night Tour - All Included tours + accommodation , Cotopaxi & Baños 3Day/2Night - All included tours + accommodation, Baños 3Day/2Night Tour - All included tours + accommodation, Cotopaxi and Quilotoa 2-Day 1-Night All Included from Quito, 2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, 4 Day Trekking and Horseback Riding Quilotoa, Cotopaxi and Isinlivi, 9-Days Exploring the Andes.
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1. Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
A great alternative that lets you enjoy the stunning scenery of the Andes while getting to your destination. Inca ruins, Indigenous markets, Volcanoes, country hacienda life, volcanic craters and more. You can start this trip either in Quito or in Cuenca.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Licensed tour guide & private transport, 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities, Travel insurance (Available to purchase), Train tickets $33 adults and $25 seniors 65+ or children 11-
Reviewed By julieb1954
Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!
2. Ecuador Cheap Customized Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Because being travelers, we know what is necessary to travel correctly, so Customized tours depending on travelers' preferences, let me know how much time you have and we can make it worth it! While you are here, spend some time in Ecuador! Here you have Quito is the perfect place to learn how the Spanish invasion changes everything about the prehispanic culture, mixing it into a creole style. Nice view of volcanoes and contrast with the modern Quito's city life. Some places/activities' availability may vary. Better to go during weekdays to avoid conglomeration. Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service. We take care of each other.
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Reviewed By Alexa Y
Daniel was a great guide and the drive from Quito was beautiful. The thermal springs and spa itself were amazing! I did the 45 min deep body massage and I highly recommend. If you go on a weekend, I would recommend leaving early, Daniela will work with you to figure out what time you want to leave and how long you want to stay, he is very flexible. If you're interested in Spa treatments, I would schedule them in advance or as soon as you arrive so that you can get the time slot you want. I waited a few hours and it started to get a little more crowded (not full but there were others there) and I hate to wait til the afternoon for my massage. Overall, it was a very relaxing day.
3. 8-Day Ecuador Trekking the Avenue of Volcanoes from Quito
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Trek in the Ecuadorian Andes while you discover a magical world of stunning landscapes, rural hidden villages, local indigenous communities, and massive volcanoes. These features and more come together to shape the famous AVENUE OF VOLCANOES in the Ecuadorian highlands. This trekking adventure through the narrow trails used by the local mountain people will take you deep into the heart of the Andean culture, enabling you to experience the local way of living. Trek for 3 days to reach QUILOTOA volcano, hike down the base of the Quilotoa crater-lake and swim in the volcanic waters. Hike up to the 5000m glacier of CHIMBORAZO, highest volcano in Ecuador. Discover legends and secrets of the Gods' ¨volcanoes¨ through the local knowledge of the people "Unique Experiences:" Kayak inside Quilotoa crater lake and discover the hidden activity of this mythical volcano Admire the stunning glacier of the highest summit measured from the center of the world
Inclusions: Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation based on double occupancy, Activities: Trekking in Isinlivi, trekking to Chugchilan and Quilotoa, hiking to the glaciers of Chimborazo highest volcano in Ecuador, watch vicuñas (camel similar to llama or alpaca), trek the Llanaganates Park, hiking the route of waterfalls in Baños, soak, cable-car ride in Baños, hike to Pailon del Diablo waterfall, salsa lesson, cultural experience with the local people, Pujili indigenous authentic market, cooking lessons., Gear: Black Diamon hiking sticks., Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert english-speaking adventure trip leader and local guides
Exclusions: International Flights , Travel Insurance, My Own Room supplement , Mandatory Meals not described in the Itinerary, Airport Transfers , Tips for guides and drivers
Reviewed By imnhoj
It would be hard to pick a favorite activity on this adventure, every day seemed to be better than the last. Climbing cotopaxi to 16k, mountain biking in the Andes, white water rafting, hiking around a volcanic crater lake, the otovalo market, the amazing hike through the rain forest, and exploring Quito. And I don't think we have ever had a better guide, Marcelo was a very knowledgeable and gracious host for his remarkable country. All of our accomodations were top notch and very unique. This trip far exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for an adventure, you will not be disappointed.
4. Baños 2Day/1Night Tour - All Included tours + accommodation
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 47 reviews
This short tour makes for a great 2-day escape from Quito. On the way from Quito to Baños, we’ll make stops at the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano as well as the Quilotoa Lagoon, an unbelievable turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano. Once in Baños, you’ll enjoy a number of wonderful activities set against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical greenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Transport to every stop point, Overnight stay at Community Hostel
Exclusions: Lunch and evening meals., Accommodation
Reviewed By Emurphy87
Beautiful crater! Ecuador Hop is a great company with excellent guides. The hike down to the crater is very sandy, long and tough - bring sturdy shoes like hiking boots.
5. Cotopaxi & Baños 3Day/2Night - All included tours + accommodation
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 21 reviews
This short tour makes for a great 3-day escape from Quito. On the way, we’ll make a stop at the Quilotoa Lagoon, an unbelievable turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano. Once in Baños, you’ll enjoy a number of wonderful activities set against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical greenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Pick-up from hostel/hotel in Quito, Transport to every stop point
Exclusions: Lunch and evening meals., Accommodation
Reviewed By Emurphy87
Beautiful crater! Ecuador Hop is a great company with excellent guides. The hike down to the crater is very sandy, long and tough - bring sturdy shoes like hiking boots.
6. Baños 3Day/2Night Tour - All included tours + accommodation
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 11 reviews
This short tour makes for a great 3-day escape from Quito. On the way from Quito to Baños, we’ll make stops at the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano as well as the Quilotoa Lagoon, an unbelievable turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano. Once in Baños, you’ll enjoy a number of wonderful activities set against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical greenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport to every stop point, All Fees and Taxes, Pick-up from hostel/hotel in Quito
Exclusions: Meals and dinner
Reviewed By Emurphy87
Beautiful crater! Ecuador Hop is a great company with excellent guides. The hike down to the crater is very sandy, long and tough - bring sturdy shoes like hiking boots.
7. Cotopaxi and Quilotoa 2-Day 1-Night All Included from Quito
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Head out on a trekking journey through the Andean landscape. Discover the heritage and beautiful views in these areas on a two day journey.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, 01 night in a Hacienda (Bed in a share mixed room, bunk beds with share bathroom), Touristic transport, Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Exclusions: Details not specified, Tips
Reviewed By Don J
My wife and I were fortunate to be able to take a private tour while in Quito during COVID lockdown. Our itinerary included The Museo de Sitio Intinan, the Casa de Agave distillery and museum, lunch at Panorama, and a drive through the Quito Historico Centro and up to the Mirador de Panecillo. Our tour guide, Diana, was exceptional. She had a great command of the English language, was very personable, and very knowledgeable about every place we visited throughout the day. She went above and beyond to make the day a very personal and special one for us, including taking pictures of us and for us throughout the day. Our driver, Carlos, was also wonderful. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Quito!
8. 2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour Cotopaxi and Quilotoa
Our guide will be happy to take you on this exciting 2-day excursion to two of the most important volcanic places in Ecuador; the Cotopaxi National Park and the Quilotoa Crater Lake. In this private tour you can enjoy from exciting hikes in two unique and different environments with the beautiful Andes always surrounding you.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation in tourist class hotel in a single, double or triple room (depending on the availability). Hotel Cuello de Luna or similar., Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito, Professional bilingual Guide, Bottle of purified water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tips, Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location
Reviewed By lilsnack0421
David and his assistant (tour guide in training) were absoltuely amazing. Once we got to Mindo, they gave us the option to do whatever we'd like. We ended us doing more than just the Butterfly farm and Chocolate tour and they were very flexible and easy going. However, no entrance fees were included so I felt as if it was slightly overpriced. I don't regret anything, however. David told us all about his country on the way back and it was obvious he loved what he did.
9. 4 Day Trekking and Horseback Riding Quilotoa, Cotopaxi and Isinlivi
One of the hidden gems of Ecuador, the Quilotoa and Cotopaxi Volcanoes are the Highlights of the Andes. Quilotoa is a remote and isolated area located in the Western Andes Mountains. The surrounding area is renowned for its tiny traditional highland villages such as Chugchilan & Isinlivi and they are an important center for arts and crafts especially the town of Tigua, whose inhabitants produce colorful paintings of Andean life in sheepskin canvasses. On top of that, the landscapes from start to finish are simply breath-taking making this a must-see region of the country. Great trekking and horse-riding opportunities you will enjoy it.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, All activities, Certified English/Spanish speaking guide, Transport by private vehicle, Accommodation
Exclusions: Tips, Not described in the program
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
10. 9-Days Exploring the Andes
Have a great taste of the main highlights of the Ecuadorian Andes, and live a real unforgettable lifetime experience through charming landscapes and legendary active volcanoes! Enjoy the peacefulness of towering waterfalls and tropical rainforests and getaway from the noise of the big cities! Get the best of Ecuador on this fabulous private adventure!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Certified English speaking guide, Mentioned lodging or similar (depending on availability), All Fees and Taxes, Flight ticket Cuenca-Quito
Exclusions: Additional meals, Drinks, Additional hotel nights
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
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