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Home/Destinations/Quito/Quito in 2 days
2 days · Quito itinerary

Quito in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Quito adds a volcano. This 2-day itinerary covers the city, the equator and Cotopaxi — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & equator
  2. 2Day 2: Cotopaxi
  3. 3Páramo hike
  4. 4Limpiopungo lagoon

Day 1: city & equator

Old Town, cable car and the Middle of the World.

Day 2: Cotopaxi

Hike the national park beneath the volcano.

Afternoon: páramo

See wild horses and the Limpiopungo lagoon.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Quito — prices per person.

Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car
Quito
Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car
5.0(91)·7 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
Quito
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
5.0(42)·7–8 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Full day tour Quito: Equator & Old town plus transport
Quito
Full day tour Quito: Equator & Old town plus transport
5.0(25)·7 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
Quito
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
5.0(71)·2–3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi + Quilotoa: Andes Tour 2 days 1 night
Quito
Cotopaxi + Quilotoa: Andes Tour 2 days 1 night
5.0(41)·2 days
from$200/ person
via Viator
Quito & Middle of the World Private Day Trip
Quito
Quito & Middle of the World Private Day Trip
5.0(19)·6–7 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting
Quito
Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting
5.0(40)·4–6 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcano Tour - Lunch & Tickets included
Quito
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcano Tour - Lunch & Tickets included
5.0(37)·8–10 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator

Quito in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Quito?
Two days covers the colonial Old Town, the cable car and the Middle of the World on day one, and the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano national park on day two — the city and the high Andes.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Quito?
The Old Town, the TelefériQo cable car, the Middle of the World, and a Cotopaxi volcano day trip.
Is the Cotopaxi day trip worth it from Quito?
Yes — the dramatic snow-capped volcano, páramo scenery and wild horses make Cotopaxi one of the most spectacular day trips from Quito.

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Old Town & Cable CarMiddle of the WorldCotopaxi VolcanoQuilotoa Crater Lake