Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon on a day trip from Quito. Visit the indigenous community of Tigua, stop at the Toachi River viewpoint, and descend to the shores of the lagoon.
What's included
Hotel pick up and drop-off ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Quito)
Professional guide
Private Tour
Entrance Fees
Food and Drinks
What to expect
Laguna Quilotoa
9h
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Quito and head south along the Avenida de los Volcanes. Weather permitting, admire views of hills and volcanoes such as Pasochoa, Corazón, Cotopaxi, and Ilinizas. Pass through the town of Pujilí and continue to the indigenous community of Tigua, famous for its Andean indigenous-themed crafts. Visit an artisan workshop to observe these works of art up close.
Continue to the Zumbahua Community and stop at the viewpoint of the Toachi River. Next, head to the viewpoint of the lagoon and admire the entire crater of the extinct volcano and the large lagoon of turquoise color and other shades of green and blue of Quilotoa.
Begin your walk with your guide and descend until you reach the shores of this beautiful lagoon. Enjoy some free time to take a boat or kayak ride in its waters (not included).
Mirador Shalala
1h
After the fun, take the way back and ascend to the starting point. Upon arrival, your guide will recommend you and give you the necessary time to have lunch. After recovering your strength, head to another entrance to the lagoon in the community of Shalalá to visit its viewpoint and have another angle and the last view of this jewel embedded in the mountains. In the afternoon, return to Quito and get dropped off at your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
End point
Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
Pickup details
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of
Quito)
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear warm clothes, scarf, wool hat, sunglasses, cold gloves, comfortable walking shoes with preferred styling
We provide Multilingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
