Ecuador · Hiking

Day Trip to Quilotoa Lagoon From Guayaquil

14 Hours Round trip from Guayaquil Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the spectacular Quilotoa Lagoon on a day trip from Guayaquil
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views of the crater lake before the descent
  • 03 Hike down to the lagoon with time for photos along the way
  • 04 Learn about the area from a professional guide
  • 05 Savor a typical lunch in Quilotoa
  • 06 Make a scenic photo stop at the Toachi River viewpoint
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off included in Guayaquil

Set out from Guayaquil on a full-day journey to one of Ecuador’s most striking natural landscapes, Quilotoa Lagoon. Surrounded by dramatic Andean scenery, this crater lake is known for its vivid beauty and sweeping viewpoints, making it a rewarding experience for travellers who enjoy nature, hiking, and unforgettable scenery.

After an early departure, travel to Cotopaxi Province and take in panoramic views before descending toward the lagoon with your guide. Along the way, learn about the area, enjoy time for photos, and experience a typical lunch in Quilotoa before returning to Guayaquil with a scenic stop at the Toachi River viewpoint.

Set out from Guayaquil on a full-day journey to one of Ecuador’s most striking natural landscapes, Quilotoa Lagoon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Guayaquil, Quilotoa Lake
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Total Duration: 12 - 15 hours

Pick up at 2:00 AM. We begin the tour by picking up guests at their hotel and then heading to Quilotoa Lagoon, Cotopaxi Province. The trip has a duration  approximately  of 6 hours. Once we arrive, we will have time for guests to have breakfast before beginning the descent into the lagoon (Breakfast is optional)

We will enjoy a panoramic view of the lagoon where our guide will explain the area before the descent. At this point, we will be able to take photos. The descent will take approximately 1:30 minutes, and the ascent will take approximately 2:30 minutes, depending on the guests' physical condition. (Mules or horses can also be rented for the ascent; this is optional). We will enjoy a typical lunch in Quilotoa. On the way back, we will make a short stop at the Toachi River to photograph a beautiful pine forest from the canyon's tourist viewpoint. The service ends and we return guests to their hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Guayaquil 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Kayak activity

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • We provide Multilingual guide
  • The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guayaquil, EC
Tour start
Guayaquil, EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Guayaquil.

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