Description
Join our 2-Day Ecuador Andes Adventure, departing from Quito, and explore the majestic landscapes of Cotopaxi and Quilotoa. On the first day, visit Cotopaxi National Park for an exhilarating hike up one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, followed by an optional downhill biking experience. Spend the night in a cozy hotel in Machachi.
On the second day, head to the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake. Start your day with a visit to the vibrant market of Saquisilí or Pujilí, then hike down to the turquoise waters of the crater. Enjoy optional activities like kayaking or a mule ride back up. This tour perfectly combines adventure and cultural exploration. Check the itinerary for more details and start planning your trip today!
Features
Andes Adventure Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
2-Day Shared Tour
This 2-day trip combines 2 of the most exciting activities around the Andes: Cotopaxi biking and Laguna Quilotoa hiking, all with a 1-night comfortable stay at the Hotel in Machachi! When you start the tour on Thursday, you will begin with the Quilotoa tour and on the second day, you will do the Cotopaxi tour.
DAY 1: COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK
Ready for an active day tour to the Cotopaxi volcano? We will drive you safely and quickly to the Cotopaxi National Park. After breakfast, get ready for an intense hike up the 5,897 m (19,347 ft) tall volcano Cotopaxi. This makes the Cotopaxi one of the highest active volcanoes in the world! You can hike up to 5,000 m (16,404 ft) to a spectacular glacier. Already mind-blown? The Andean landscape in Ecuador will be even more spectacular when exploring it by bike! Don’t think about it, come with us and we will provide you with the best equipment. After the bike ride, we will also experience Limpiopungo Lagoon and learn the reason why Cotopaxi means Moon’s Throne. This is mainly a hiking tour trip combined with an OPTIONAL downhill biking portion. We will spend the night at a hotel in Machachi Town. Please contact us for additional information!
Want to know about the experiences of other travelers? Read our blog or check these TripAdvisor reviews on our Cotopaxi National Park day tour!
DAY 2: QUILOTOA LAKE
This 1-day cultural tour takes us to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ecuador and South America, the amazing Laguna Quilotoa, and surrounding villages. On day trips that occur on Thursdays, we start our day with a visit to the famous local market of Saquisilí. On Sundays, we visit the market of Pujili instead. Continuing our trip, we pass through the indigenous villages of the area which provide a fantastic chance to see the true Ecuador. When we arrive at the spectacular Quilotoa Crater Lake, we hike down to the laguna and back up again in a stunning 2-hour hike tour. Down there, it is possible to go kayaking. You can also hire mules to climb back up. Paying special attention to the culture and rural life of indigenous Andean people, this Quilotoa day tour is a wonderful opportunity to see the beauty of Ecuador in all of its forms.
Prices
Andes Adventure Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
2-Day Private Tour
This 2-day trip combines 2 of the most exciting activities around the Andes: Cotopaxi biking and Laguna Quilotoa hiking, all with a 1-night comfortable stay at the Hotel in Tambopaxi! When you start the tour on Thursday, you will begin with the Quilotoa tour and on the second day, you will do the Cotopaxi tour.
DAY 1: COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK
Ready for an active day tour to the Cotopaxi volcano? We will drive you safely and quickly to the Cotopaxi National Park. After breakfast, get ready for an intense hike up the 5,897 m (19,347 ft) tall volcano Cotopaxi. This makes the Cotopaxi one of the highest active volcanoes in the world! You can hike up to 5,000 m (16,404 ft) to a spectacular glacier. Already mind-blown? The Andean landscape in Ecuador will be even more spectacular when exploring it by bike! Don’t think about it, come with us and we will provide you with the best equipment. After the bike ride, we will also experience Limpiopungo Lagoon and learn the reason why Cotopaxi means Moon’s Throne. This is mainly a hiking tour trip combined with an OPTIONAL downhill biking portion. We will spend the night at a hotel in Tambopaxi. Please contact us for additional information!
Want to know about the experiences of other travelers? Read our blog or check these TripAdvisor reviews on our Cotopaxi National Park day tour!
DAY 2: QUILOTOA LAKE
This 1-day cultural tour takes us to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ecuador and South America, the amazing Laguna Quilotoa, and surrounding villages. On day trips that occur on Thursdays, we start our day with a visit to the famous local market of Saquisilí. On Sundays, we visit the market of Pujili instead. Continuing our trip, we pass through the indigenous villages of the area which provide a fantastic chance to see the true Ecuador. When we arrive at the spectacular Quilotoa Crater Lake, we hike down to the laguna and back up again in a stunning 2-hour hike tour. Down there, it is possible to go kayaking. You can also hire mules to climb back up. Paying special attention to the culture and rural life of indigenous Andean people, this Quilotoa day tour is a wonderful opportunity to see the beauty of Ecuador in all of its forms.
Min 2 people
Prices
Accommodation
TripsHighlights
Discovering the spectacular "Quilotoa Lake"
Biking in "Cotopaxi National Park"
What'sIncluded
2 days of activities
1 Night Hotel in Machachi
Meals: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast
Transportation from and back to Quito
Private Tour includes accommodation at Hosteria Tambopaxi and Meals
What'sNot Included
Optional kayaking: $3
Optional mule rent: $10
Extra meals or drinks