Day Trips & Tours from Quito
Explore the wonders of Ecuador: the famous indigenous craft market of Otavalo, the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa crater lake, the Mindo cloud forest, the Papallacta hot springs, and gateway trips to the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands. Most tours include transport and a guide from Quito.
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Day Trips in Quito — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Quito?
Top trips are the Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa crater lake, the Otavalo indigenous market, the Mindo cloud forest, and the Papallacta hot springs, with the Galápagos and Amazon as longer add-ons.
What is the Otavalo market?
Otavalo, about 2 hours north of Quito, hosts one of South America’s largest and most colourful indigenous craft markets, famous for textiles, handicrafts and Andean culture, busiest on Saturdays.
Can you visit the Galápagos from Quito?
Quito is a main gateway to the Galápagos Islands, with flights connecting via the mainland; Galápagos trips are multi-day add-ons rather than day trips.
