2-Day or 3-Day Tour of the Ecuadorian Andes

Are you in Quito and interested in exploring the Ecuadorian Andes? On this 2-day or 3-day tour, you'll discover the active volcanos, colorful lagoons, and charming Andean towns!

2-Day Tour

Day 1: Cotopaxi

At the designated time, pickup will be from your hotel in Quito, heading towards the Andes via the Panamerican South. A breakfast stop will be made before visiting the Cotopaxi National Park, located 62.1 miles (100 kilometers) from Quito, where we will visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center and Laguna de Limpiopungo.

We will hike to the Refugio José Rivas at 15958 feet (4864 meters) above sea level, a hike of approximately 1.5 hours. Lunch will be at a hacienda or restaurant before arriving at the hotel in Cotopaxi for an afternoon of relaxation.

Day 2: Quilotoa

After breakfast, we will visit Julián's home to learn about guinea pig breeding and local agriculture, and the town of Tigua for its Naïve art movement. We will also stop at the Tohatchi Lookout before reaching the Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. Here, you can choose a trail to Quilotoa Lake, known for its turquoise waters.

After a typical lunch, we will return to Quito, concluding at your accommodation around 7 pm.

3-Day Tour

The 3-day tour follows the same first-day itinerary. On the second day, after lunch, we will travel to Baños de Agua Santa, staying in a hotel to explore the city and thermal pools.

On the third day, the Mindo waterfall hike will take place along La Ruta de las Cascadas. Following a ride on tarabita (cable cars), we will visit Pailón del Diablo Waterfall and the Casa del Árbol featuring the Swing at the End of the World.

After lunch, we will return to Quito around 9 pm.

Changes in the Itinerary

The order of the days in the itinerary may vary depending on the month.

One-Night Accommodation

This tour includes a one-night stay at an accommodation in Cotopaxi in Hotel Chuquiragua, Hotel Rondador, or similar. For the 3-day tour, accommodation also includes a night at Hotel Casa Piedra in Baños.

Prices are per person for a double room.

Tour Schedule

The first tour begins at 7 am and returns to Quito at 7 pm (2-day tour) or 9 pm (3-day tour).

Pickup and Drop-off

Hotel pickup and drop-off services are included for those staying within a 0.5-mile (0.80-kilometer) radius of La Carolina, Plaza Foca, and Plaza Grande. An alternative meeting point will be established for hotels outside this area.