4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train worth booking?
4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train is a 96-hour experience in Quito, Ecuador, from $948 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 6 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (6)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $948 per person
Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Ecuador’s Andes, where dramatic landscapes and rich culture await at every turn. Begin with a visit to Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, and walk along the shores of the serene Limpiopungo Lagoon. Continue to the awe-inspiring Quilotoa Crater Lake, where you’ll hike along its turquoise rim and connect with local indigenous communities for an authentic cultural experience. Next, explore Baños de Agua Santa, a vibrant town known for its waterfalls, adventure sports, and famous “Swing at the End of the World.” Finally, board the legendary Devil’s Nose Train, an engineering marvel that descends through zigzag tracks carved into the Andes. This adventure combines natural wonders, Andean traditions, and unforgettable experiences—perfect for curious travelers seeking the best of Ecuador in just four days.
What you get
About this experience
Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Ecuador’s Andes, where dramatic landscapes and rich culture await at every turn. Begin with a visit to Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, and walk along the shores of the serene Limpiopungo Lagoon. Continue to the awe-inspiring Quilotoa Crater Lake, where you’ll hike along its turquoise rim and connect with local indigenous communities for an authentic cultural experience. Next, explore Baños de Agua Santa, a vibrant town known for its waterfalls, adventure sports, and famous “Swing at the End of the World.” Finally, board the legendary Devil’s Nose Train, an engineering marvel that descends through zigzag tracks carved into the Andes. This adventure combines natural wonders, Andean traditions, and unforgettable experiences—perfect for curious travelers seeking the best of Ecuador in just four days.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- National Park fees, train ticket
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Professional English/ Spanish speaking guide
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Not described meals
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Standard Class Hotels
Hostería Papagayo in Cotopaxi Hotel La Floresta in Baños Hotel Wonderlot in Riobamba Pickup included
Comfort Class Hotels
Hacienda Los Mortiños in Cotopaxi Hostería Samari in Baños Hostería Abraspungo in Riobamba Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Latin Adventures Cía Ltda
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent Tour of Ecuador With Diego As Our Guide!
This four-day tour of central Ecuador with expert guide Diego in November 2025 far exceeded our expectations! The booking process through Viator/Latin Adventures was easy, and the tour cost was an excellent value. Diego was warm and enthusiastic in sharing his knowledge on a wide range of topics as we visited several iconic sites. We enjoyed his company on hikes and adventures we could not have imagined. He was patient in answering our multitude of questions every day. Diego was a skillful driver and seems to enjoy the challenge of the hilly and curvy roads and the crazy traffic! He is truly a great ambassador for Ecuador. We enjoyed the lodging arrangements included in the tour, and time in the evenings to walk around each place we stayed. We hope to return and visit a different area of Ecuador with Diego soon! We highly recommend this tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! 😊 We’re truly happy to hear that your multi day experience in Ecuador exceeded your expectations and that everything from the booking process to the accommodations went smoothly. Experiences like our Cotopaxi National Park tour and surrounding regions are designed to offer a deeper connection with the country, and it’s great to know you felt that throughout your journey. Diego will be especially grateful for your kind words. His passion, knowledge, and dedication really make a difference, and it’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed exploring alongside him. We’d love to welcome you back to discover a new region of Ecuador on your next visit! 🇪🇨
via Tripadvisor
Volcano trekking in Ecuador
I was on a 4 day tour in Ecuador's highlands: Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Chimborazo. Due to the current circumstances, the tour unfortunately had to be adapted a bit, but with the volcano Chimborazo they had a great alternative. It was a great tour and I was completely satisfied. The hotels were all good and clean, especially the Hacienda at Cotopaxi is a wonderful place to stay. The activities were interesting, well organized and I had a great guide & contact in Diego. He speaks with a lot of dedication about country & people and is very interested himself. It's been a great time and thank you for that, Diego.
Response from the operator: Dear customer, thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a great experience with us! Hope to see you soon again, we will make sure you have an amazing time!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
We almost died and all the tour company cared about was their money.
This tour started off well enough. Our guide Paul was a friendly sort. We climbed Cotopaxi and it took a while because of the altitude. Also, I like to take my time to enjoy the views. We made it to the refugio and then came back down. There are no guardrails or any sort of infrastructure at Cotopaxi and it's incredibly steep. All good but makes it mentally more challenging. After the hike, we were driving to our hotel and it was already dark outside. We came to a roadblock of large rocks and dirt and assumed it was from the strikes that had taken place in June/July so we drove around. We were driving along when all of a sudden, the road just disappeared into a steep ravine. Luckily, Paul slammed on the brakes and we stopped six inches from the edge. My husband figured out how to back away from the edge in order for us to drive away and back to the little town we had passed. Our guide called the tour company owner/manager, Dante, and after a few minutes, handed the phone to me. Dante said he heard that we had "a problem" on the road (a "problem" ????) and that we really needed to continue on to the hotel we had been traveling to, otherwise he would have to pay double. So, basically, he didn't care that we almost died; he just wanted his money. Also, we're traveling to major tourist sites in Ecuador; why doesn't your company know the roads well enough to know one of them is washed out? I paid your company to have on-the-ground knowledge of this country and yet we almost died. Why do I have to pay for this? We ended up going home the next day - and of course, Dante refused to give us a refund even though it was clearly his company's fault. I have again asked for a refund but I'm not holding my breath. Honestly, almost dropping off into that ravine was fairly traumatic - but having to deal with someone who has no empathy and only cares about their money? Way more traumatizing. Definitely do not recommend.
Response from the operator: Dear customer, We have been working in the Quilotoa area for more than 10 years, I personally have visited Quilotoa more than a hundred times with our customers, so I know the road very well and our guides with more than 10 years of experience I can´t say the many times they have been there. Unfortunately, the day you traveled there was a landslide on the way because of the rains (phenomena del niño, currently) many tourists passed through the landslide the same day to the same town for staying that night, and "no one of them died". The guide told me you got very nervous and get panic trying to cross the landslide. We understood you and sent you immediately to another village to spend the night. The next day (day 2), you canceled the trip ( 4-day trip in the Andes) I called and explained to you that it had no reimbursement because all was paid and arranged for you. You told us you understand and there is no problem. Two weeks later, you requested a 50% refund. It is not correct because you canceled the trip because of that landslide on the way. We offered you to continue with your trip because the road was fine, you didn´t want it anyway! Many tourists were traveling to the same area without any issues. Anyway, we refunded 25% of your payment. In these cases, we charge a 100% penalty. It was not our fault.
via Viator
Our 4 days in the Andes.
We loved the trip. Diego was our guide and he provided a lot of insight on local culture and customs. There were four of us on the trip. My wife and I are both 70 and our son and his wife are in their mid-30s. The four of us were the only group on the trip, which made us much more comfortable about COVID issues. We were in a 14 person van so there was plenty of room. Latin Adventures did a great job of picking hotels. In Quito we stayed at the Hotel Vista del Angel. Great hotel with views of the City. Great rooms, great food and a very accommodating staff. Day 1 we traveled to Cotopaxi. The trip took us from 9,000 feet in Quito to 15,000 feet at Cotopaxi. I took altitude sickness medication, my wife did not. Neither of us had altitude sickness. Along the way we stopped inside the park and did short walks to see some lagoons and see how we did at altitude. Diego explained the terraced farming and how it was used by the Incas. The parking lot at Cotopaxi is at 15,500 feet. The trail up to the refuge has a vertical gain of 1,000 feet. It's a hard hike. I only made it about 1/3 of the way. Our son and his wife made it easily to the refuge. It's worth going to Cotopaxi even if all you do is hike the area around the parking area. The views are spectacular. Day 2 we went to Quilotoa. There is a lot of time on the bus between locations. But Diego did a good job educating us about the areas we were traveling through. Quilotoa is a stunning place. The hike down to the Laguna is not difficult. If you're in your 70s take the mule back to the top. We stayed at a locally owned hotel which is also a farm. Great rooms, very nice people and good food. It was nice to experience locally owned hotels. Day 3 we substituted a trip to the rainforest because Devil's Nose is closed. Latin Adventures arranged the day trip which was a long 11 day. But we saw a beautiful waterfall, learned a lot about the native plans and their medicinal value. The transition from the Andes to the rainforest was well worth the trip. We stayed in a nice hotel in Banos. The lodging and food were OK. At all the locations we stayed the food was carefully prepared with purified water. The lunches we ate at local restaurants also were very careful with the water. No one wanted diarrhea and Latin Adventures did a good job of ensuring there weren't any problems. Day 4 we hiked to some amazing water falls, took cable cars across river canyons and did some hiking. Some of the hiking at the waterfalls was somewhat hard. But even at age 70 it was not too difficult. If you have 4 or 5 days in Quito I'd highly recommend the trip. I've attached some of our pictures. After the trip we went back to Quito and then onto Guayaquil to go to the Galapagos. Latin Adventures arranged our PCR tests (which we needed to get on the Lindblad Expeditions boat) and they also arranged our airport transfers. Latin Adventures was good to work with.
Response from the operator: Dear customer, thank you so much for your nice review. We are glad you had a great experience with us. Hope you can come back for another adventure! We will make sure you have an amazing experience!
via Tripadvisor
4 day Andes tour
We did the 4 day tour with Diego as our guide. He was really fantastic. Firstly he was an excellent driver, he had fantastic knowledge and really selected the highlights for us as well as bringing us to some lovely restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend Diego as a guide
Response from the operator: Dear customer, thank you so much for your nice review, we appreciate it as other people will know about our services. We are happy you enjoyed your 4 days Andes tour! Hope you can come back for another adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $948 to $1,096
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Latin Adventures Cía Ltda, who run 20 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.9.
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4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quito.
How much does 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train cost?
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Prices start at $948 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quito usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train take?
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Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quito is not rushed.
Is 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Quito, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 96-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quito can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quito and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quito within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quito?
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On Outty we rank every Quito experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day, Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way, Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quito?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Lunch; National Park fees, train ticket; Breakfast; and Accommodation. Not included: Personal expenses; Tips; and Not described meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 41 listed pickup locations in and around Quito. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Quito. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for 4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Standard Class Hotels, Comfort Class Hotels. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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