Quilotoa Lagoon Tour – All Inclusive Day Trip from Quito

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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the impressive beauty of the Illinizas Ecological Reserve and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Quilotoa Lagoon. Nestled within this picturesque reserve, the Quilotoa lagoon offers an unforgettable experience with its impressive dimensions: an average diameter of three kilometers and an astonishing depth of 270 meters. Marvel at the mesmerizing green hues of the lagoon, a result of the rich mineral composition and the captivating reflection of the sky above. As day turns to night, witness a stunning transformation as the lagoon turns a brilliant turquoise, courtesy of the cooler temperatures.

Options

Solo Travel

Solo Travel
Pickup included

Private Tour

Duration: 8 hours
LUNCH
ENTRANCE NATURAL AREA
Pickup included

Small Group

Lunch
entrance to natural erea
Pickup included

Shared Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Lunch
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance to Natural Area Quilotoa
  • Lunch
  • Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Breakfast

What to expect

  1. Pujili
    20m
    Exploration of the indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday) or Pujilí (Sunday)
    In the province of Cotopaxi we find these two towns where the picturesque indian markets of the Andean Sierra are found, such as those of Saquisilí, whose market is every Thursday, where you can find typical local food, vegetables, and also an animal market. On Wednesdays, we enter the indian market in Pujili.
  2. Tigua
    30m
    Visit to indian family of the Andes
    On our Quilotoa tour from Quito we will also visit one of the indian families that are on the road that connects to the quilotoa lagoon. Here we can appreciate how families live at this point, economy, animals they own.
  3. Canon del Rio Toachi
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    It is a formation that is born from the Quilotoa lagoon and you can see the slopes that have a depth of 150 meters.
  4. Quilotoa
    3h
    Trekking to the bottom of Quilotoa crater lake

    Upon arrival we will head towards the edge of the Quilotoa crater lake, from this point we will have an excellent point to take pictures of some of Quilotoa Lagoon. Also, from where we will have time to be able to go down to the bottom of the Quilota lagoon, upon arrival there is the option of kayaking in the Quilotoa lake, then the return trek to the edge.
  5. Quito
    3h
    Return to Quito
  6. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Taste a local lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from your adress in QuIto.
Pick up outside the Metropolitan Area of Quito has a cost of USD 35 per person.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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