
Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito
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September 2026
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Adults
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5.0/5
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Quick answer
Is Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito worth booking?
Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito is a 10-hour experience in Baños, Ecuador, from $92 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $92 per person
Lake Quilotoa is located in the province of Cotopaxi, in the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcanic lakes in the world.
What you get
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- anding and/or facility fees
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by private vehicle
About this experience
Lake Quilotoa is located in the province of Cotopaxi, in the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcanic lakes in the world.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- anding and/or facility fees
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- entrance fee
- Mules
What you'll see and do
The tour starts at Imagine Ecuador office at 8am, we will drive through the volcano route for about 3 hours , in the way we visit the Saquisili and Pujili market on Thursday and Sunday. When you arrive to the entrance of the Quilotoa Lagoon you will walk down to the shore of the Lagoon where you can take a boat ride or just enjoy the landscape. The ascent you can do walking or you can rent mules for 8USD , in the entrance you will have the lunch and then you will drive back to Banos, where you will be around 5pm.
600 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Baños
16 de Diciembre and Montalvo
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
16 de Diciembre and Montalvo
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Imagine Ecuador
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Baños.
How much does Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito cost?
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Prices start at $92 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Baños usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Baños is not rushed.
Is Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Baños, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito?
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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 Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito?
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Around 1 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 Baños 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 Baños and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Quilotoa Loop 1 day Tour from Quito 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 Baños 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 Baños?
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On Outty we rank every Baños experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rafting Tour, Full Day Baths, The Best Extreme Canyoning -Cashaurco in -Banos Ecuador. 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 Baños?
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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 Baños?
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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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