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2D private Tour from Quito visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños
Ticatilin
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is not just another tour: it's a private, exclusive experience for those who want the true essence of Ecuador without the rush of a big group. In 2 days we explore high altitude landscapes, living cultures and authentic flavours, at a flexible pace tailored to you. We start with stunning views over Quito, then head to Cotopaxi National Park, walking along Limpiopungo Lagoon surrounded by Andean paramo, and visiting a local family from Santa Rita to learn about their way of life. We sweeten the road with Salcedo's famous ice cream before reaching Quilotoa Lagoon, a striking turquoise volcanic crater. We'll discover ancestral art at the Tigua Gallery, home of master painter Julio Toaquiza...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified and experienced guide
1 night Accommodation in Baños
Breakfast
Visits according the itinerary
Lunch or dinner
2D private Tour from Quito visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños
Ticatilin
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This is not just another tour: it's a private, exclusive experience for those who want the true essence of Ecuador without the rush of a big group. In 2 days we explore high altitude landscapes, living cultures and authentic flavours, at a flexible pace tailored to you. We start with stunning views over Quito, then head to Cotopaxi National Park, walking along Limpiopungo Lagoon surrounded by Andean paramo, and visiting a local family from Santa Rita to learn about their way of life. We sweeten the road with Salcedo's famous ice cream before reaching Quilotoa Lagoon, a striking turquoise volcanic crater. We'll discover ancestral art at the Tigua Gallery, home of master painter Julio Toaquiza...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified and experienced guide
1 night Accommodation in Baños
Breakfast
Visits according the itinerary
Lunch or dinner
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Explore Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Crater Lake & the Scenic Ecuadorian Highlands
7 Stops
1
Mirador La Forestal
Stop at this panoramic viewpoint overlooking Quito and the surrounding Andean valleys, an ideal introduction to Ecuador's breathtaking mountain scenery.
10 minutes
2
Cotopaxi National Park
Enter one of Ecuador's most iconic protected areas, home to the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the world's highest active volcanoes, surrounded by unique páramo ecosystems and spectacular landscapes.
Then visit a traditional Andean community where you'll gain insight into local rural life, agricultural traditions, and the customs that have shaped the Ecuadorian Highlands for generations.
1 hour
3
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Enjoy a short walk around this beautiful high-altitude lagoon, where you'll admire stunning scenery, native vegetation, and, if you're lucky, local birdlife against the backdrop of Cotopaxi Volcano.
30 minutes
4
Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
Visit the workshop gallery of Julio Toaquiza, considered the first painter of Tigua. His colorful artwork on sheepskin depicts the life, customs, and festivities of Andean communities, an art form recognized as part of Ecuador's Cultural Heritage.
30 minutes
5
Reserva Ecologica Los Ilinizas
Travel through the beautiful highland landscapes surrounding this protected reserve, renowned for its páramo ecosystems, rolling hills, and traditional Indigenous communities.
30 minutes
6
Quilotoa
Arrive at the spectacular Quilotoa Crater Lake, famous for its brilliant turquoise waters and breathtaking volcanic scenery. You can take a short walk before our departure for the city of Baños.
30 minutes
7
Stop in the charming town of Salcedo to taste its world famous artisanal ice cream, celebrated throughout Ecuador for its colorful layers and refreshing fruit flavors.
Arrive in Baños about 19:00
