Embark on a two-day adventure through the Ecuadorian Andes. Begin with an exploration of Cotopaxi National Park, where you’ll hike through scenic trails, and spot Andean wildlife. Spend the night in a cozy lodge before heading to the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon, a mesmerizing crater lake with turquoise waters. Enjoy a hike along the rim or descend to the shore for a closer look. This tour blends adventure, nature, and cultural encounters with local indigenous communities.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Please confirm your hotel or airbnb before the tour and we pick you up there.
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park is home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, offering breathtaking landscapes, Andean wildlife, and scenic hiking trails. Visitors can explore Limpiopungo Lagoon, a stunning high-altitude lake reflecting the snow-capped peaks. This destination is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Please let us know if you like bicycles, we have a cool Down-country activity in Cotopaxi National Park (level: easy, fun level: superfun!)
Lunch around Cotopaxi
Lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients—the perfect reward after a hike in the National Park. Afterward, we'll be ready to explore the eastern mountain range.
Sigchos
Stay overnight in a peaceful and quiet town with a great view to Toachi River Canyon.
Quilotoa Community
In the Quilotoa community, we have the opportunity to visit the craft market, restaurants, cafés, scenic lookouts, and take an optional hike to the lagoon—whether around the crater or just part of it. Quilotoa Lagoon is a stunning blue-green lake inside a volcano, offering breathtaking landscapes in the Ecuadorian Andes.
After lunch, way back to Quito or the next city that you're planning
Ending Point
Quito or the next city that you are planning
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Certified tour guide
Private 4x4 transportation (gasoline and toll fees)
Pick up and drop off in your hotel
Entrance fee Cotopaxi National Park
Entrance fee Quilotoa Community
1 night of lodging
Dinner (1st day)
Breakfast (2nd day)
Lunchs (both days) and extra meals
Extra activities
- kayak: $6
- Bike activity $30
Tips
-We highly recommend warm clothes and comfortable shoes
-Altitude may affect some people, as this tour visits two protected natural areas in the Andes, meaning high-altitude locations. To help with acclimatization, we have scheduled several stops along the way. Additionally, the hotel is situated at a lower altitude for greater comfort.
-Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
You can organize a personalized adventure in the whole country if you require, let me know if you need suggestions.
Hi! I'm Andrea a passionate TourGuide from the Ecuadorian Andes. Let's explore my country together and let me show you the roots of each place through history, landscapes, nature and fun. Welcome to the country of the 4 worlds.
$350/ per group