Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour All in One - 1 Day
Overview
Two most beautiful and spectacular places in a single day from Quito. Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa lake in the Avenue of the Volcanoes in One day and at an incredible price. Everything included!
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Private transportation
- Tickets to natural areas
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
- Entry/Admission - Laguna de Limpiopungo
- Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
we will leave with direction to the Cotopaxi National Park, located in the province of the same name, we will travel for an hour and a half and we will have the opportunity to observe the Avenue of the Volcanoes crossing the Andes Mountain Range, its landscape will wrap it in a natural environment with the company of flora and fauna of the place, we will pass through the wonderful landscapes that complement the active volcano Cotopaxi one of the highest in the world with a height of 5897msnm.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador
Hike around Lagoon.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Los Andenes de Zumbahua, Zumbahua Ecuador
During the trip we will pass through villages such as Pujili, Tigua, Zumbahua, distinstly indigenous places of Panzaleo descent that inhabit this historic place of the Inca era.
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
After visiting Cotopaxi national Park in two ours we arrive to Quilotoa lage, where we have lunch and exploring the lake.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
we will leave with direction to the Cotopaxi National Park, located in the province of the same name, we will travel for an hour and a half and we will have the opportunity to observe the Avenue of the Volcanoes crossing the Andes Mountain Range, its landscape will wrap it in a natural environment with the company of flora and fauna of the place, we will pass through the wonderful landscapes that complement the active volcano Cotopaxi one of the highest in the world with a height of 5897msnm.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador
Hike around Lagoon.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Los Andenes de Zumbahua, Zumbahua Ecuador
During the trip we will pass through villages such as Pujili, Tigua, Zumbahua, distinstly indigenous places of Panzaleo descent that inhabit this historic place of the Inca era.
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
After visiting Cotopaxi national Park in two ours we arrive to Quilotoa lage, where we have lunch and exploring the lake.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
GLENN_O
February 2022
I would like to give this excursion 3.5 stars if I could. The trip did take us to two magnificent natural destinations in one day, which made for a long day with a lot of time spent on the road. Our stop at Cotopaxi was a long way from the summit, I wish we could have driven at least somewhat ...
I would like to give this excursion 3.5 stars if I could. The trip did take us to two magnificent natural destinations in one day, which made for a long day with a lot of time spent on the road. Our stop at Cotopaxi was a long way from the summit, I wish we could have driven at least somewhat closer to the top of the volcano. The hike down to Quilotoa was strenuous but invigorating; riding a horse back up was money well spent, especially since we were behind schedule and short for time at that point. We were a group of four on a private tour in a very nice but surprisingly large bus. The trip was more expensive than the competition for no apparent reason. The hotel pickup and dropoff was convenient and on time. The included lunch was at an attractive hostel near the Quilotoa lagoon, although the food was just average, and we also had a stop for coca tea at a pleasant snack bar bear Cotopaxi. The guide did provide bottled water and fresh fruit for snacks. The guide, Carlos, was knowledgeable, had a good personality, and spoke English well. The biggest problem with the trip was that Carlos spent virtually the entire day chatting with the bus driver; almost the only time he spoke with the guests was when we asked him a question. When we asked questions, his answers were generally excellent, but there was a lot of time during the day when he said nothing to us when he could have been providing us more information about what we were seeing. Also, our group included two people in their 70's with mobility issues, but he generally didn't ask how they were doing, offer restroom breaks, etc. My overall review is that I'm glad we got to see these two wonderful places, but this trip would have been much better had the guide been more attentive to the guests.vfwagner
February 2022
Carlos Iza and Mairon were terrific guides from Real Dreams Ecuador for an amazing private tour to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon They coordinated everything to my comfort and interest level and even took special care for my dietary restrictions which was incredibly thoughtful. Even t...
Carlos Iza and Mairon were terrific guides from Real Dreams Ecuador for an amazing private tour to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon They coordinated everything to my comfort and interest level and even took special care for my dietary restrictions which was incredibly thoughtful. Even though it was cloudy at Cotopaxi so I didn't get to see the volcanic cone, I still learned a lot about the wildlife in the area and got to see some cool birds and other animals (alpaca, deer, Andean fox). Later we drove to Quilotoa, where we took a challenging but rewarding hike down to the lagoon and then had lunch. On the way back to Quito, we stopped at to see a local artist and how they make pictorial representations of the local cultural legends and also stopped at the home of an indigenous family to see their way of life. Overall, this tour was fantastic and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to see some big landmarks combined into a one day tour that doesn't mind riding in the car for long periods of time.Victoria_W
February 2022
Carlos Iza and Mairon were terrific guides for this amazing private experience to go to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa in the same day. They coordinated everything to my comfort and interest level and even took special care for some dietary restrictions I have as a diabetic which was incredi...
Carlos Iza and Mairon were terrific guides for this amazing private experience to go to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa in the same day. They coordinated everything to my comfort and interest level and even took special care for some dietary restrictions I have as a diabetic which was incredibly thoughtful. Unfortunately, it was very cloudy at Cotopaxi so I didn't get to see the volcanic cone, but Carlos Iza still made the experience very interesting and I think it actually made me pay attention more to what I learned about the wildlife in the National Park. I learned a lot about the native plants to the paramo region, how they have been used by indigenous peoples for health purposes or rituals, and how geological changes with the tectonic plates have even influenced the biospheres and ecosystems in the Andes and surrounding areas. It was really excellent. In Quilotoa, we took a challenging but rewarding hike down to the lagoon and then had a really good lunch afterward. I told Carlos Iza and Mairon that sometimes the food on tours is not very good, but this food was excellent! On the way back to Quito we stopped at to see a local artist and how they make pictorial representations of the local cultural legends and also stopped at the home of an indigenous family to see their way of life (I was originally afraid this would be a cringey experience, but it actually was a very wonderful sharing of ideas of how local people live with the animals and plants of their land). Overall, the only think I would change is having been able to see the Cotopaxi Volcano, but I chose to come to Ecuador during the winter months and fully recognize that no one can control Mother Nature when it comes to the clouds and the rains! This tour was absolutely an A++SDTravelz
February 2022
From start to finish this was a first class trip and will absolutely go to Real Dreams the next time I'm in Ecuador. Pedro was very clear and available in his communication via WhatsApp (which in itself is a major accomplishment!) even though I made plans on very short notice. My guide Simon know...
From start to finish this was a first class trip and will absolutely go to Real Dreams the next time I'm in Ecuador. Pedro was very clear and available in his communication via WhatsApp (which in itself is a major accomplishment!) even though I made plans on very short notice. My guide Simon knows the roads, the history, and the trivia and is charming companion to top it all off. Plus, his English put my Spanish to shame. Could not have asked for a better experience!aWANana2
December 2021
I had Pedro as my guide. I was picked up and dropped off from my hotel. Pedro was very knowledgeable about the history of Quito and the trip was very personalized. Overall, a great way to see both sites!
I had Pedro as my guide. I was picked up and dropped off from my hotel. Pedro was very knowledgeable about the history of Quito and the trip was very personalized. Overall, a great way to see both sites!Erin S
November 2021
We had an amazing day! Our tour guide Marcilio picked us up at 7 from our hotel and we drove to Cotopaxi, which took about an hour and a half. The clouds cleared and we were able to view the Cotopaxi Volcano while we hiked around the Limpiopungo Lagoon. Marcilio told us all about the plants and b...
We had an amazing day! Our tour guide Marcilio picked us up at 7 from our hotel and we drove to Cotopaxi, which took about an hour and a half. The clouds cleared and we were able to view the Cotopaxi Volcano while we hiked around the Limpiopungo Lagoon. Marcilio told us all about the plants and birds there. After that we drove to Quilotoa, which took about 2 hours. After viewing the crater lake from the observation deck, we hiked down to the lake and had coffee and took photos. The hike back up was tough but we made it in 45 minutes. You can also take one of the mules back up if you’re not up for a hike. We had lunch at a nice little hotel restaurant across the street from the observation deck before heading back. Marcilio even stopped for me to pick up some Andean art along the way, as well as stops for bathrooms and fruit. It took about 3 hours to get back to Quito, so it was a long day but definitely worth it to see both amazing sights!