




The Quilotoa is a 3 km (2 mi) wide water-filled caldera formed by the collapse of this dacite volcano followed by an eruption of VEI-6 approximately 812 years ago, which produced a pyroclastic flow and lahars ( mud flows) that reached the Pacific Ocean, which deposited volcanic ash through the air along the northern Andes.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $315.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Early in the morning we head south of the city along the Avenida de los Volcanes, so called because, weather permitting, we can see hills and volcanoes such as Pasochoa, Corazón, Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, among others. We will pass through the town of Pujilí and continue to the indigenous community of Tigua, famous for its Andean indigenous-themed crafts. Here we will visit an artisan workshop to observe these works of art up close, we will continue until we reach the Zumbahua Community where we will do a stop at the viewpoint of the Toachi River. We continue until we reach the viewpoint of the lagoon from where we will have a great view of the entire crater of the extinct volcano and inside a large lagoon of turquoise color and other shades of green and blue of Quilotoa, from this site the walk begins, with our With our guide, we will descend until we reach the shores of this beautiful lagoon, and they will have time to take a boat or kayak ride in its waters (not included).
After the fun we take the way back and we will ascend to the starting point, upon arrival our guide will recommend you and give you the necessary time to have lunch. After recovering our strength, we headed to another entrance to the lagoon in the community of Shalalá to visit its viewpoint and have another angle and the last view of this jewel embedded in the mountains. In the afternoon return to Quito and our guide will drop you off at his hotel.
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Quito)
Excurgo comparison of 999 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Excursion Day to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $175 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $315. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
Children aged 3–10 pay from $170, adults from $175.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Quito) Pickup points include Hotel Dann Carlton Quito.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excursion Day to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito | 10 hours | — | $175 | |
Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily | 11 hours | 4.9 (668) | $59 | View |
Quilotoa Lagoon and Volcanoes Avenue Day Trip with Entrances | 11–12 hours | 4.9 (117) | $89 | View |
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito | 9–10 hours | 4.9 (221) | $240 | View |
3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños | 3 days | 4.9 (189) | $239 | View |
Quilotoa Cultural Hike | 8 hours | 5.0 (110) | $75 | View |
4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo | 5 days | 5.0 (78) | $695 | View |