Quilotoa Lagoon Tours and Tickets

Journey to the beautiful Quilotoa volcano, driving through stunning mountain scenery and stopping to visit local Andean communities, during this day trip from Quito. Travel along the spectacular ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ passing beneath its towering peaks, eventually stopping at a village of an indigenous community, to explore a local home and learn about their daily life. Finish your day with a trip to the lagoon inside Quilotoa volcano. This day trip includes a guide, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport, and lunch.

Laguna Quilotoa, a blue-green volcanic crater lake, sits in the rugged Andean countryside south of Quito. With this tour, escape the busy streets of Quito for an all-inclusive day in the Andes, and see Quilotoa Lake from two different lookouts on the crater rim with views of Cotopaxi in the distance. En route back to Quito, spend some time craft workshops in Tigua and La Victoria.

Don’t let limited time in Ecuador stop you visiting the majestic Quilotoa Lagoon, an emerald crater lake surrounded by mountain landscapes. Reach the natural wonder the easy way on this full-day tour from Quito, ideal for nature lovers. Stop at a traditional craft market before arriving in Quilotoa National Park and opting to hike or ride a mule (own expense) to the rim of the dormant volcano. Lunch and transfers are included.

Spend the day exploring the stunning natural landscapes of Ecuador on this full-day Quilotoa Lake hiking tour from Quito. Your expert guide will lead you through tropical forests to one of the area's most beautiful lagoons. Make stops at a quiet village and local markets as part of this incredible day away from the city.

Check out two of Ecuador’s top natural attractions—the Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa lagoon—and their natural landscapes with ease on this day trip from Quito. Head to Cotopaxi National Park to see its snow-capped volcano—stopping to drink coca leaf tea on route to reduce altitude sickness—before visiting Limpiopungo Lagoon and Quilotoa’s turquoise caldera lagoon. Plus, during your trip, stop to browse a local market or two.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and spend a day immersed in Ecuador's natural landscapes on this full-day tour to Quilotoa Lake. Join a small group and head to the turquoise waters of the volcanic crater. Hike down to the waters, where you have free time to explore the area. End your day with a visit to an artisan workshop in Tigua and the Toachi River Canyon.

Explore the incredible landscapes and nature of Ecuador with this excursion to the Quilotoa Lagoon. Located just outside the capital city of Quito, pass through historic towns such as Tambillo and indigenous communities, such as Tigua, on your journey. Upon arrival at the lagoon, learn about the ancient volcanic eruptions that caused its formation, before kayaking on the smooth water and riding a mule.

- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transport from Quito - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding on the same tour if you decide to return on horseback - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit Mirador del Quilotoa - Visit and descent to Laguna del Quilotoa - Visit to the Toachi River Canyon - Professionalism and Quality of Service - Shared Tour: Every Thursday and Sunday - Private Tour: Every day.

Venture away from the city and head into Ecuador’s more rural areas for a 3-day adventure. See volcanoes in Cotopaxi National Park, learn about indigenous culture in Tigua, swing over the Toachi Canyon, zipline over a river, and much more over the course of the tour. Avoid the hassle of planning and booking several hotels and activities with this package.

Let a guide accompany you on the steep, downhill path to the shores of Quilotoa, a picturesque crater lake nestled in the Ecuadorian Andes. On this private day trip from Quito, you’ll visit an indigenous market where local farmers and craftspeople trade their goods. En route, admire stunning landscapes via the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Lunch and private vehicle included.

Highly trained staff Certified guide. Transportation in excellent condition. Varied menu. Menu for vegetarians and vegans.

Let a guide work out the transportation details on a day trip from Quito to Quilotoa, so you can make the most of your destination. Enjoy views of the Ecuadorian Andes and hike down to the shores of the shimmering caldera lake, where emerald-colored waters reach deep in the extinct volcano. Stops are made at the indigenas market and the Quichua community of Zumbahua before lunch.

Don’t let limited time in Quito stop you ticking off two of the country’s top natural attractions—visit both Cotopaxi National Park and the Quilotoa Lagoon in just one day on a private tour that lets you set the pace. Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the scenery, while a private guide ensures you’ll explore according to your own agenda.

Get to know a wonderful place full of magical and colorful landscape discover the Quilotoa lagoon 138 kilometers from the city of Quito, we will go through your hotel or accommodation and go to beautiful places, such as the population of Tigua to know their ancestral ability in making handicrafts, then we continue towards the volcanic landscape known as the caldera, where upon arrival we descend for half an hour on a spectacular walk to this Quilotoa lagoon, on the way we can see deer, rabbits, foxes, wolves among other animals that inhabit this place, back arriving again at the top where we can get the best pictures. Returning to the city of Quito, we visit the town of Sumbahua to learn about its interesting handicrafts.

Designed to delight lovers of natural landscapes, this 2-day tour from Quito transports you to two of Ecuador’s natural highlights, Cotopaxi National Park and the Quilotoa Lagoon. Travel with ease through volcanic landscapes, hike to the summit of the Cotopaxi Volcano, go downhill bike riding, and visit the indigenous markets of Saquisili and Pujili. Plus, you’ll trek to the shores of the Quilotoa Lagoon. One night accommodation, four meals, and all activities are included on this tour, which requires a good level of fitness.

Immerse yourself in Ecuador's historical, cultural, and natural highlights on a 4-day group tour to Cuenca, Alausi, Banos, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and more. All-inclusive transportation enables you to complete the extensive itinerary comfortably and efficiently. Activities include visiting the Laguna Quilotoa indigenous market, trekking around Limpiopungo Lake, and taking a cable car ride in Banos. Extend the tour to see the Mindo Cloud Forest and the Middle of the World monument.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Ecuador’s diverse landscape on this 6-day tour of the Ecuadorian Andes and Amazon, with hassle-free round-trip transportation included from Quito. Avoid hidden costs with all meals, equipment, and accommodation included as per itinerary and receive personalized attention from your professional guide throughout your private experience.

You can’t miss the volcanoes when visiting Quito. Explore two of them during this 2-day adventure. Leaving Quito, head south down the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ to arrive at Cotopaxi National Park for an Andean-style breakfast. Continue onto to Limpiopungo Lake for hiking and mountain biking through subalpine forests and meadows on your way to Chuquiragua Lodge in Machachi. The adventure continues on Day 2 as we travel to Quilotoa Lagoon, set within an ancient caldera, stopping along the way at a nearby village for lunch and a taste of indigenous culture.

If you’re short on time and want to see all that Ecuador has to offer, take a comprehensive four-day tour.  Three nights accommodation and transportation is included between your visits to Quito, Banos, Cuenca, and more. Every step of the way, your private guide will be with you to narrate your experience. Where you begin is up to you, as the tour can begin from either Quito or Cuenca.

Embark on a journey down Ecuador’s “Avenue of the Volcanoes” during this full-day excursion from Quito. Join a small group and head towards the Quilotoa volcanic crater lake. Along the way, visit the small town of Machachi, see the local market at Pujili, and learn about native cultures in Tigua. Your tour culminates with a visit to Quilotoa where you can walk down to the bottom of the crater.

This time we are going to go around the Quilotoa crater, a 3 kilometer wide caldera filled with water that was formed by the collapse of this volcano approximately 812 years ago. We will start walking at the main viewpoint of the lagoon to turn it clockwise along a path of dirt and sand where we will overcome some ups and downs that make them challenging at 11 kilometers of the route, always accompanied by spectacular landscapes of the inter-Andean alley.

The nature and culture of Ecuador is highlighted during this 7-night tour from Quito. Active travelers bike past volcanoes, hike through Andean highlands, visit traditional villages, tackle rapids during a rafting trip, look for wildlife in the Amazon Basin, and explore a cave system to enjoy the diversity of the country.

....Get the best of all worlds and combine history, nature on a full day guided tour from Quito. You'll witness spectacular scenery, see the active volcano Cotopaxi and the Limpiopungo Lagoon - all before returning back to Quito! It's a tour that visits two major tourist attractions in a single day.  On the way to the Cotopaxi National Park, you will have the opportunity to drink tea to prevent altitude sickness.  In the SEMI-PRIVATE service, passengers use the same transport as passengers who are on the shared tour, but they will have a separate guide and will do the tour on their own.

Hike to the spectacular Quilotao Lagoon on a full-day, guided hiking trip from Quito that includes transport, a market visit, and lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll encounter vibrant Andean cultures, trek into a collapsed volcanic caldera, and visit a mountain village known for traditional artwork. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people for personal service from the guides.