From Baños to Quito: stop at Quilotoa or Cotopaxi – experience and transportation in 1

For many travelers in Ecuador, finding the best way to travel between Banos and Quito can be a challenge. Often, it’s just about getting from A to B – but why not make the trip an unforgettable experience?

At Explorsierra, we offer a very unique option: Start your journey in Banos, experience Quilotoa or Cotopaxi along the way and end the day in Quito. In this way you combine transportation and sightseeing on a smart and experiential way.

Why choose transportation + tour in one?

Timesaving: instead of spending an entire day on transport, you’ll get a spectacular experience along the way  

Comfortable: We take care of all logistics – transportation, entrance fees and local guide.

Flexible: You choose whether you want to experience the green lagoon at Quilotoa or the amazing Cotopaxi volcano.   

Option 1: Quilotoa - The emerald-green lagoon

Start your journey in Banos and drive though the beautiful Andes mountains until you reach the spectacular Quilotoa crater. Where an emerald-green lagoon, dramatic mountain landscapes and small local communities await.

You can take a walk down to the lagoon, enjoy the view from the crater rim or shop handicrafts on the local marked. After the visit we continue the trip to Quito, where you will arrive at the end of the day.

Jump into our other blog post, where we explain why Quilotoa is worth a visit. BOOK HERE!

Option 2: Cotopaxi – the volcano over them all

If you choose Cotopaxi national park, you will have the chance to see one of the world’s highest active volcanos. We will visit Jose Ribas Refugiet in 4800 at meters or take a walk in the national park with the view of snowcapped peaks, wild horses and lava landscapes

After the adventure in Cotopaxi, we drive directly to Quito – a perfect way to combine the nature and transportation.

We have also made a blog post about why we think that you should visit Cotopaxi. BOOK HERE!

Practical information:

Duration: Full day trip including transportation from Banos to Quito.

Including: Transportation, local guide, lunch, entrance fees to Quilotoa or Cotopaxi

What do you need? Hiking shoes, sunscreen, rain jacket, camera and water bottle.

End point: your hotel in Quito

Book your combined transportation and experience today

Instead of a boring day of transportation, you can have a unforgettable experience along the way to Quito. Explorsierra is one of the only ones in Banos that offers the combination of transportation and a guided tour in Quilotoa and Cotopaxi.

BOOK NOW! – Travel smart, travel with adventure! Come to our office in Banos downtown or sent us a WhatsApp message! PS. We can also do the tour from Quito to Banos instead.   

Travel from Baños to Quito with a guided stop at Quilotoa or Cotopaxi. Save time, enjoy nature and arrive in Quito the same day.

by Explorsierra Tourism Agency Ecuador