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Cotopaxi & Quilotoa With Optional Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
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Cotopaxi & Quilotoa With Optional Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

By Gray Line Tours Ecuador
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Ages 3-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off (if you select this option)
  • Professional guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hotel NH Collection Quito Royal, Luis Cordero 444, Quito 170143, Ecuador
    The meeting point is the NH Collection at 7:00 am.
Pickup details
  • If you choose the option with pick-up from hotels, you can choose from any of the following list: • Patio Andaluz 07:30 am • Hilton Colon Quito 07:20 am • Mercure Hotel Alameda Quito 07:18 • Reina Isabel 07:15 am • Río Amazonas 07:10 am • Hotel Swissôtel Quito 07:01 am • Hotel NH Collection Quito Royal 07:00 Am • Holiday Inn Express Quito 06:53 am • JW Marriott Hotel Quito 06:50 Am • Wyndham Garden Quito 06:45 am • Dann Carlton 06:35 am • Le Parc Hotel 06:35 am • Sheraton Quito Hotel 06:30 am.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3074QNPCH

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
      • Note: train operation is subject to change. Days in which train operation is not available the trip will be made by bus.
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • Optional pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels at an additional cost.
      • 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
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3074QNPCH

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      • Gray Line Tours Ecuador
        530
        Quito, Ecuador
        Joined in December 2008
      • 294shadder
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent tour north of Quito with Irene!
        Irene guided us on a tour of some of the highlights of northern Ecuador with passion and enthusiasm. Her personal touch and Byron’s masterful driving made the tour extra special. We highly recommend any tours with Irene!!!
        Written July 3, 2024
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        The Mitad del Mundo in Quito
        The Mitad del Mundo in Quito is a fascinating and unique destination where you can literally stand on the equator. It's an incredible feeling to be at the center of the world, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and rich history. The monument and its interactive exhibits make it a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
        Written June 5, 2024
      • miros_awo448
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Definitely a good choice
        Firstly, we were traveling by bus, stylized for an old-fashioned one, which had a lot of charm for us. Secondly, the tour guide of her kind, Irene, was talking about Ecuador and the equator with such enthusiasm. We have complex information on everything. She seems to be truly passionate about her job. She took us to the place where the equator precisely goes through.
        Written April 30, 2024
      • greghJ3532WP
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We visited the basilica/ the plaza grande/the virgin / we learnt history/ traditional indigenous medicine/ language
        Omg Irene our guide was super incredible. This tour made our Quito visit exceptional!! We visited all the major sites but Irene also accommodated our interest in traditional medicine thank you thank you thank you 10/10. We’ve travelled all over the world. We’ve never met such a good guide as Irene wow wow wow super knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. She is a credit to equador and he indigenous people We our so lucky x
        Written February 7, 2024
      • Connector21914587180
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely tour
        Both the driver (George) and tour guide (Jackie) were super friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our time at Mitad Del Mundo!
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      • Y4646ZZjesses
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A beautiful night in Quito
        We had Irene as our guide and it was an amazing experience. Her knowledge of Quito was vast and there was no shortage of laughs. Would recommend this excursion and Irene as your guide to anyone!
        Written November 22, 2023
      • R6587YVchristinek
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Irene is a star!
        Irene our guide was excellent. The best guide we have had so far on our trip through Peru and Equador. Extremely informative and made the whole day really enjoyable. Her English is excellent and by the end of the tour she felt more like a friend than a tour guide. Definitely recommend her.
        Written November 1, 2023
      • Delcar77
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enjoyable trip
        Plenty of time to explore site. As well as monument, a number of exhibits, cafes and shops. Great means of transport there and back via converted ex city tram. Andrea our guide - full of energy and enthusiasm. Just to be aware this tour does not take you to actual latitude 0. ( This spot is about 240 metres away ( not discovered until fairly recently with advent of new technologies)). The tour is to exhibition park surrounding and including the monument originally thought to represent latitude 0 .
        Written October 23, 2023
      • BarqueCa
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour, great guide (Thank you Irene!)
        We were the only couple (of the 14 in the tour bus) that booked half day - so we ended up with a full day tour. Cotopaxi was impressive even with clouds moving in to cover the snow capped peak. We saw some wild horses enjoying the balmy day. There were plenty of stops for snacks and restrooms, but no wasted time anywhere. The drive through the uplands to get to the Quilotoa Lagoon was amazing - I never would have seen this area otherwise, so that alone makes this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The sun peeked through long enough to allow the lagoon to show off her colors. Irene, our guide, was full of personality, knowledge, and definitely added a lot to the experience.
        Written September 10, 2023
      • X3590BEpatriciaa
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Church tour at night / tour en la noche de las iglesias
        Our guide was Irene. She picked us up from the hotel very punctually. We did the tour of the churches, where she explained to us about history, tradition and culture, it was very informative. We feel very safe all the time. Irene went above and beyond being a guide, we had a laugh and she made the experience very special. Irene speaks very good English and that helped us a lot to enjoy the tour. We highly recommend Irene to be your guide in such a beautiful place. Nuestra guía fue Irene. Nos recogió del hotel muy puntualmente. Hicimos el recorrido de las iglesias, donde ella nos explicó de historia, tradición y cultura, fue muy informativo. Nos sentimos muy seguros todo el tiempo. Irene fue más allá de ser una guía, nos reímos e hizo de la experiencia algo muy especial. Irene habla muy bien inglés y eso nos ayudó mucho a disfrutar del tour. Recomendamos a Irene para ser su próxima guía en tan lindo lugar.
        Written August 14, 2023
      • M8883EMgeorgeh
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Irene The Tour Guide.
        Our Tour Guide was Irene. She was a Great Guide. She was very informative and encourged us to ask questions. She genuinely expressed the love of job and home. Wishing her much sucess. Thanks Irene for making this a memorable vacation.
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      • judybA7554HW
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        Irene the Tour Guide for The Middle of the World Tour
        Our Tour Guide Irene was very knowledgeable. She was very bubbly with lots of energy. She gave us a lot of information and answered all of our questions. I could tell she really loves her job and sharing her home with others. I would choose her for my Tour Guide again.
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      • erinbV5082XX
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        Great Guide!
        Irene was an amazing tour guide. She was very personable, enthusiastic, and willing to answer any questions. Irene was also great in providing a wealth of information about Ecuador overall and the history behind the Middle of the World. I would highly recommend her.
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      • Vacation467904
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        Irene took us on a night tour through Old Town and it was amazing! She's an enthusiastic, informative guide who left us with some hilarious stories and great insider knowledge. It was a completely different experience exploring those areas at night and Irene made it even better. Would highly recommend!
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      • FK_Wanderlust
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A fun experience!!!
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        Written June 10, 2023
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      Rafael F
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Solo
      I had a great time yesterday. The staff was very friendly and professional. Our tour guide Irene had a great energy and a mind filled with great information about virtually everything we asked her about. Our driver was driving like a pro, I felt safe all the time. The lake was incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend this tour.
      Written March 15, 2024
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      Daniel K
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2021 • Solo
      I have actually done 3 day tours with grayline and can totally recommend it. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and I felt safe at all times.

      We went to great places all around and if I wanted to stay longer at one place they were more than happy to adjust the itenary.

      Would 100\% recommend and do it again ;)
      Written March 29, 2021
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      Dear Friend, Thank you for your comment, your feedback is very important for us! Regards!
      Written March 30, 2021
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Couples
      The tour was great, as you get to visit both Cotopaxi and Quilotoa. Thankfully, the weather was good enough to allow us to see them both without clouds (be aware that it may not always be the case).
      The tour guide Irene was great and very helpful. The driver, Jonathan, made us feel safe, too.
      Written July 28, 2023
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      Lan-Anh N
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2024 • Solo
      I went to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa with the guide Irene, and she made this trip amazing ! She is very passionate about what she was telling us and also passionate about her country. Always with a big smile and positive energy. I’ve learned many interesting information thanks to her. The landscapes were also amazing. I spent a really good time !!
      Written February 28, 2024
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      Pablo HB
      Miami, FL19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This experience outreach us! Was spectacular. Everything was so special. ....people were so kind and calm (behaviors not common where we live).

      The main topics of this trip were Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, plus the amazing landscapes all over the place from the city to deep inside the Andes.

      We couldn't love it more!!

      Our special mention here goes to the best Ecuadorian tourism guide ever: IRENE!! Thanks, Irene, for everything. Go big or go home. Thanks to the best driver in town, too, Mauricio.

      Best regards, M. President
      Written July 4, 2023
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      Denis Daniel Neroslavsky
      Jerusalem, Israel14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Today was a wonderful tour with Irene . It was very interesting tour with an amazing atmosphere. I studied a lot about the nature of Ecuador and vulkanian activity and enjoyed from lake views. All ladies in the tour received roses from politely and full energy guid Irene.
      Written July 27, 2023
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      Danielle D
      5 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      This is not a hiking experience. Round trip was over 12 hrs and we spent most of the time on the bus. The views were amazing, and the guides were very knowledgeable. I was hoping to do some of the trails at Cotopaxi national park but we did not. Lots of time for pictures and buying artisanal items.
      Written June 17, 2023
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      Milica N
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Friends
      The tour was amazing and it is a perfect choice if you don’t have a lot of time in Ecuador! We were enjoying the breathtaking views while listening to interesting facts not only about Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, but the whole ecuadorian culture and it was all thanks to our guide Irene! She was so inspiring, loved all the questions we had and represented Ecuador in very amusing way! She also spoke very good English so there were no problems in understanding
      Written March 8, 2024
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      KQ3891
      Aurora, CO13 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had a wonderful tour with Irene! Irene shared so much of her countries history and language with us (three friends) that we definitely left the tour having learned something. This tour was perfectly organized, we were picked up on time, our bus was clean, spacious and comfortable. The stops on this tour were perfectly laid out and left time to eat, experience, walk around etc. The scenery was gorgeous and breathtaking at every turn. If you’re in Ecuador this is something I would highly recommend! Tour itself and guide was just great!
      Written December 2, 2022
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      Kavinho
      Los Angeles, CA34 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2021 • Couples
      Daniel was our tour guide and he was incredible. Great energy and very well informed with facts. He was able to explain everything in English and kept us intrigued the entire time. He is well informed about history, nature, and Andean culture. 100% recommend this tour
      Written December 26, 2021
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