Ecuador · Geological Wonders

2-Day Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Lake Tour with Indigenous Market

2 Days Round trip from Cotopaxi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy panoramic views of Cotopaxi Volcano
02 Visit an indigenous market in Cotopaxi Province
03 Hike to the viewpoint of the emerald Quilotoa lagoon
04 Discover a 3-kilometre-wide caldera shaped by a VEI-6 eruption

Visit the northern volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes in Cotopaxi Province, an ecological reserve, and discover the beautiful emerald lagoon inside Quilotoa's 3-kilometre-wide caldera. Formed by the collapse of a dacite volcano following a catastrophic VEI-6 eruption about 600 years ago, this striking landscape is one of Ecuador's most remarkable natural wonders. Over two days, enjoy panoramic Andean scenery, visit a local indigenous market, and hike to the viewpoint of Quilotoa Lake.

Over two days, enjoy panoramic Andean scenery, visit a local indigenous market, and hike to the viewpoint of Quilotoa Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Lake

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cotopaxi Province and Journey to Quilotoa

Pick up from your hotel by a national tour guide.
Visit an indigenous market that is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Enjoy the panoramic view of Cotopaxi Volcano.
Stop for lunch.
Drive to the Quilotoa community.

Day 02