3-Day Andes Excursion: Immerse in Local Cultures and Scenic Vistas at Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños

Immerse yourself in the local cultures and breathtaking vistas of the Andes on this 3-day excursion. Explore Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Baños with a knowledgeable local guide and discover the authentic beauty of Ecuador.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Quito to Cotopaxi

Machachi - We will make a stop to buy snacks, use restrooms and use ATM (food not included)
Cotopaxi National Park - We will visit the second highest volcano in Ecuador, this is located inside of a natural reserve. Inside the reserve we can visit Limpiopungo lagoon and hike up to the first refuge at 4.684 masl.
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What's Included
  • Entrance fee to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa
  • Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Entrance fee to Swing of the End of the World, Devil’s Cauldron waterfall, cable car over the river
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Extreme sports
  • Hotels
Additional Information

Embark on a journey with a local guide, who will introduce you to the unique highlights of the Andes and Baños. This tour offers a deep dive into our indigenous traditions, touring various communities, embracing nature, and indulging in thrilling adventures. We encourage you to fully bask in each moment and location, without the need to rush - the…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Angela_s
Apr 21, 2025
Adventure-packed great tour to see so many incredible spots in Ecuador! Very glad I did this. - AMAZING value! I highly recommend this. A few things to note- this is sort of a hop-on, hop-off tour, so I did end up with a new great each of the 3 days of the tour (most people elected to do each as a day trip from Quito). I really liked this because I got to meet so many new people! I also thought it made sense to do it all in one go instead of going back and forth to Quito. It was no problem to leave my suitcase on the bus as we did the tours. I do highly recommend bringing some granola bars and lots of water because the lunches were a bit later in the day. The hikes were amazing!! I did not know what to expect but for Cotopaxi you hike up to the base camp in a short but steep hike at a high altitude. The Coco Leaf Tea really helped with the altitude! The Quilotoa hike had three options- down to the water, around a bit of the flat hike on top or just hanging out in town and enjoying the views. I joined a few ladies on my trip for the hike down to the water which was incredible but INTENSE! A very steep climb up but totally worth it. The last day was the easiest in terms of hiking and probably the most beautiful- Banos is amazing. I highly recommend using your free time either in the evening you arrive or early in the AM before you leave to check out the thermal springs and the town. Honestly, I felt like I had a week or more of adventures packed into my 3 days and I loved it! Such a great way to see a lot in Ecuador. The tour guides were all amazing too (I had Misael, Jessica and Adrian and they were all SO friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining and helpful) and the transport was comfy (very steep and windy mountain drives so caution if you get car sick) but I was able to nap in the vans/ buses. Bring lots of layers and waterproof clothes and enjoy!
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Keithmp1952cf
Mar 28, 2025
First day of 3 day Cotopaxi, Banos and Quilotoa trip - Our guide Irene was fantastic and had a great sense of humour. She gave us all the information we needed for each location and really cared for those in the group who had difficulty with the Cotopaxi hike. It should be noted that Irene was only our guide for the first day of our 3 day tour.
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Clinton_h
Feb 27, 2025
Breathtaking 3-Day Adventure – A Must-Do Outside Quito! - This 3-day tour was absolutely incredible! From Cotopaxi Volcano to Quilotoa Crater and Baños, every stop was breathtaking. The guides were fantastic—super knowledgeable, helpful, and great at sharing the history, culture, and even the local language. Quilotoa was especially stunning, and the Highlands had this vast, rugged beauty that’s hard to put into words. The food was amazing, and getting to stay outside Quito gave me a chance to experience the charm of smaller towns. If you want to truly explore beyond the city, I highly recommend this tour!
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Laura_a
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing 3 day Andes tour - 3 day tour to Andes was exeptional very well organised and we saw diverse places and done different activities during those 3 days. I would highly recommend this tour. Before tour communication with Grace was excellent. She gave all necessary information. On our first 2 days our guide was IRENE. She was outstanding, enthusiastic, passionate about Ecuador and shared a lot of interesting information with us. She always took care of each and everyone of us during the tour to make sure we are always ok. Thank you IRENE for making our 2 days unforgettable you are true gem to this company. On our 3rd day our guide was Sebastian. He was amazing not many tour guides are like him. He took his time and didnt rush us in any activities. He had a lot of information about places we visited. Sebastian took amazing pictures to capture our moments and shared photos with us for everlasting memories. He even went out of his way to ask restaurant to peel tomato fruit for us to try or to stop at fruit, candy vendors or nice viewpoints. Thank you Sebastian for making our day so special with you
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C5286qclauraa
Feb 11, 2025
Outstanding 3 day Andes tour with Quito bus tours - 3 day tour to Andes was exeptional very well organised and we saw diverse places and done different activities during those 3 days. I would highly recommend this tour. Before tour communication with Grace was excellent. She gave all necessary information. On our first 2 days our guide was IRENE. She was outstanding, enthusiastic, passionate about Ecuador and shared a lot of interesting information with us. She alwayas took care of each and everyone of us during the tour to make sure we are always ok. Thank you IRENE for making our 2 days unforgettable you are true jem to this company. On our 3rd day our guide was Sebastian. He was amazing not many tour guides are like him. He took his time and didnt rush us in any activities. He had a lot of information about places we visited. Sebastian took amazing pictures to capture our moments and shared photos with us for everlasting memories. He even went out of his way to ask restaurant to peel tomato fruit for us to try or to stop at fruit, candy vendors or nice viewpoints. Thank you Sebastian for making our day so special with you.
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X4190mcmonicav
Jan 28, 2025
Excellent, especially Irene, the guide - Excellent tour, better than expected, great activities and explanations. The best, the guide, Irene, always good humor, attentive, responsive, friendly, fun and with great knowledge of your country.
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Genesisdarianav
Jan 3, 2025
Adventure in Baths, Quilotoa and Cotopaxi - Quito Tour Bus, definitely made our visits to the places we planned to go easier! Quilotoa a marvel, Cotopaxi impressing and Baths beautiful!!! Irene was the best guide we could have!! You definitely have to take this tour when you go to Ecuador!! 100% recommended
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599janekp
Nov 19, 2024
Amazing 3 day tour!! - Through Baños we roamed with joy in our stride, Irene, so lovely, our energetic guide. She showed us wonders, told stories with care, And captured each moment beyond compare. Maurizio, our driver, steady and true, Guided us safely with every view. We highly recommend this fantastic pair, For a journey of magic beyond compare!
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P4578yoelenam
Nov 19, 2024
Excellent day in Baños! - We had a great day in Baños! The weather was perfect, the organization perfect and our hosts unbeatable. Irene made everything go perfectly
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Franz65015
Oct 30, 2024
Around the Ecuadorian plateau - The organization was very precise and the guides who followed in the three days were always very considerate and available to all explanations. However, I think the cost is a bit too high, since it did not include accommodation and meals, but looking on the network the other organized tours, I am happy and would do it again
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).