This adventurous day trip from Quito ventures into the stunning Andean highlands, typically visiting the mighty Cotopaxi, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, and the breathtaking Quilotoa crater lagoon with its emerald-green waters. Travelling through dramatic paramo landscapes with a guide, visitors take in snow-capped peaks, wildlife and indigenous villages. A long but spectacular day amid some of Ecuador’s most magnificent scenery, it offers an unforgettable taste of the Andes and is one of the most rewarding excursions from the capital for lovers of nature and mountains.