Hiking Quito 22 options
The 12 best of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-18| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip: Birding, Hiking & Local LunchOur pick | US$ 185 per person | 9h–11h | 4.77★ · 113 | Every day · 07:15 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi from Quito: Volcano Hike, Limpiopungo Lagoon & RefugeBest value | US$ 59 per person | 12h | 4.90★ · 1,569 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Mindo Cloud Forest: Birdwatching, Waterfalls & Butterfly FarmTop rated | US$ 189 per person | 10h | 4.98★ · 134 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Quilotoa Day Trip from Quito: Lagoon Hike & Tigua Art Stop | US$ 59 per person | 11h | 4.91★ · 675 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route | US$ 130 per person | 9h 30m | 4.97★ · 557 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi: Hike to Refuge & Volcano Bike Descent with Lunch | US$ 80 per person | 9h | 4.86★ · 257 | Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Quito: Cotopaxi, Quilotoa & Baños 3-Day Andes Trek | US$ 239 per person | 3d | 4.90★ · 189 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m Refuge | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 134 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo Lake | US$ 89 per person | 8h | 4.97★ · 130 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas Refuge | US$ 195 per person | 10h | 4.97★ · 119 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Quilotoa Lagoon day trip from Quito: Hike the crater rim | US$ 89 per person | 11h–12h | 4.89★ · 117 | Every day · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Quilotoa Day Trip from Quito: Lagoon Hike & Tigua Art Stop | US$ 69 per person | 12h–14h | 4.80★ · 81 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
Hiking Quito at a glance
- Our pick: Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip: Birding, Hiking & Local Lunch, US$ 185 (9h–11h, 4.77★ · 113).
- Best value: Cotopaxi from Quito: Volcano Hike, Limpiopungo Lagoon & Refuge, US$ 59 (12h, 4.90★ · 1,569).
- Top rated: Mindo Cloud Forest: Birdwatching, Waterfalls & Butterfly Farm, US$ 189 (10h, 4.98★ · 134).
Real price per person across the 22 options: US$ 59–US$ 260 (median US$ 99). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 22 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 16 with hotel pickup, 15 kid-friendly, 2 private and 13 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Which option do travelers like most?
The favorite is “Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip: Birding, Hiking & Local Lunch”, rated 4.77★ from 113 reviews. 92% rated it 5 stars.
What time do they start?
The first departure is at 06:50 and the last at 08:00.
Which days do they run?
18 of 22 run every day. Not every day, for example: “Cotopaxi: Hike to Refuge & Volcano Bike Descent with Lunch” (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and “Cotopaxi National Park hiking & biking tour from Quito” (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Out of season: “Cotopaxi Hike & Bike from Quito: Glacier to lagoon”, which resumes on 12 February 2027.
What languages do the guides speak?
Live guides speak English (22 options) and Spanish (19).
How long do they last?
Most last 8h–10h. Shortest: “Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Hike and soak” (6h–7h). Longest: “Quilotoa Day Trip from Quito: Lagoon Hike & Tigua Art Stop” (12h–14h).
Which places do they visit?
The places that come up most: Cotopaxi National Park (in 13 options), Limpiopungo Lagoon (9), Cotopaxi Volcano (7) and Quilotoa Lagoon (3).
Which ones include hotel pickup?
16 of 22 include hotel pickup, for example “Cotopaxi from Quito: Volcano Hike, Limpiopungo Lagoon & Refuge” and “Quilotoa Day Trip from Quito: Lagoon Hike & Tigua Art Stop”.
Can I bring children?
In 15 of 22 the minimum age is 5 or under (7 with no minimum age). Of those 15, 5 are stroller-friendly.
Are they wheelchair accessible?
2 of 22 are listed as wheelchair accessible: “Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip: Andes Hike & Pools” and “Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Hike and soak”. No special fitness needed: 9 of 22. Moderate fitness: 13 of 22.