Private Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito

5.0 (1 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration10h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Enjoy this full-day tour as we head south of Quito and driving through the Avenue of the Volcanoes passing through by the towns of Latacunga and Pujilí.

On the way, to Quilotoa we will stop to visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos”, but the most important thing is that we are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. we will be sharing with them a short moment talking, watching, and learning from them, about their life, the animals.

We will also visit the town of Tigua, famous for its native paintings. We will continue up to Zumbahua and Quilotoa village at 3600 m.a.s.l. (11800 feet) here we will have the best viewpoint to see Quilotoa Lagoon, where you will be able to descend inside the crater for almost 2 hours round trip or just walk around it. After the activities, we will have lunchtime in a local restaurant. Before coming back to Quito we will stop in the “Toachi” canyon to watch this amazing geological formation from the Andean Highlands.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Quilotoa
    4h
    A full-day tour heading south of Quito and driving through the Avenue of the Volcanoes passing through by the towns of Latacunga and Pujilí.
  2. Laguna Quilotoa
    2h
    Visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos”, we will observe their clothes and customs, but the most important thing is that we are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. we will be sharing with them a short moment talking, watching, and learning from them, about their life, the animals (guinea pigs, lambs, quails, etc.)
  3. Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We will also visit the town of Tigua, famous for its native paintings. We will continue up to Zumbahua and Quilotoa village at 3600 m.a.s.l. (11800 feet) here we will have the best viewpoint to see Quilotoa Lagoon, where you will be able to descend inside the crater almost 2 hours round trip or just walk around it. Prepare yourself to enjoy an unforgettable experience. After the activities, we will have lunchtime in a local restaurant. Before coming back to Quito we will stop in the “Toachi” canyon to watch this amazing geological formation from the Andean Highlands. After that, we will return to Quito.
  4. Sendero al Fondo del Crater
    2h
    We will be able to descend inside the crater almost 2 hours round trip or just walk around it. Prepare yourself to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
  5. Canon del Rio Toachi
    1h
    Before to come back to Quito we will stop in the “Toachi” canyon to watch this amazing geological formation from the Andean Highlands.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • 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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