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Home/Destinations/Quito/Quito in 3 days
3 days · Quito itinerary

Quito in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Quito covers the city, a volcano and Andean nature. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Ecuador — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & equator
  2. 2Day 2: Cotopaxi
  3. 3Day 3: Quilotoa or Mindo
  4. 4City, volcano & nature

Day 1: city & equator

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

Day 2: Cotopaxi

Hike the national park beneath the volcano.

Day 3: Quilotoa or Mindo

The emerald crater lake or the cloud forest.

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
Daydream in Quilotoa: Laguna's Enchanting Embrace Awaits
Quito
Daydream in Quilotoa: Laguna's Enchanting Embrace Awaits
5.0(51)·8–9 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Mindo Cloud Forest Guided Private Tour with Three Fees included
Quito
Mindo Cloud Forest Guided Private Tour with Three Fees included
5.0(90)·9 hours
from$139/ 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
Full Day Mindo - Cloud Forest from Quito
Quito
Full Day Mindo - Cloud Forest from Quito
5.0(41)·8–10 hours
from$90/ 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

Quito in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Quito?
Three days is ideal — the city and equator on day one, Cotopaxi on day two, and the Quilotoa crater lake or Mindo cloud forest on day three, covering Quito’s colonial heart and the spectacular Andes.
What is the best day trip from Quito for 3 days?
Cotopaxi is the most iconic, Quilotoa the most breathtaking, and Mindo the most lush; all reward your time around Quito.
How do I plan a 3-day Quito itinerary?
Spend day one in the Old Town and at the equator, day two at Cotopaxi, and day three at Quilotoa or Mindo, booking the popular day trips ahead.

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Old Town & Cable CarMiddle of the WorldCotopaxi VolcanoQuilotoa Crater Lake