3-Day Trip to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa & Baños on the Andes

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3 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

10 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Quito, Ecuador

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Highlights

Visit the highest active volcano in Ecuador

Spectacular scenery & panoramic views

Discover the beauty of Ecuador and its natural biodiversity

Enjoy unique activities like mule riding and hiking

Itinerary

Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lagoon, and Baños—the heart-pounding highlights of Ecuador—await on this dynamic 3-day trip, crafted especially for young adults and experienced travelers with a taste for adventure. Journey along the famed Avenue of Volcanoes to the snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi (5,897 meters), before traversing indigenous villages on a mule and descending toward the emerald waters of Quilotoa Lagoon. The adventure continues in Baños, Ecuador’s adventure capital, where you’ll witness the thundering Pailón del Diablo waterfall, marvel at Manto de la Novia, and visit the famed Casa del Árbol. This tour package includes accommodations for two nights, guided excursions, meals, and all entrance fees, ensuring a seamless exploration. What makes this tour truly stand out is its balanced blend of breathtaking landscapes, cultural immersion, and exhilarating activities—all packed efficiently into a long weekend getaway.

day 1Cotopaxi Volcano

Meet your guide and board a vehicle heading south of Quito and towards Cotopaxi National Park. On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes Mountain range and gorgeous natural scenery. Once you reach the National Park, you will visit the Interpretation Center and Limpiopungo lagoon. Take a short hike in the surrounding Limpiopungo valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-feet (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals. Overnight in Hosteria Papagayo in Machachi

Meals

Lunch

day 2Quilotoa Lagoon

day 3Baños (1820-meter)

What's Included

Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches

Two nights accommodation in standard hotels in Cotopaxi and Baños

Private transportation

Certified English/ Spanish speaking guide

Activities

Entrance tickets: Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Pailón del Diablo, Manto de la Novia waterfalls, Casa del Árbol, and Nest of Mera

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