Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Duration11h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

In this tour, we will visit the Quilotoa Lagoon which is in the Cotopaxi Province by the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and is considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcano crater lagoons in the world.
We will also visit an indigenous market, an indigenous hut, and more...
It is a full-day tour, with lunch included, highly recommended.

Options

Pickup From Cafe Zular 7:20am

Pickup from Plaza Foch 7:10am

Starting point:
Plaza Foch, 170143 Quito, Ecuador

What's included

Private transportation
Lunch
Bilingual guide Spanish / English.
Permits to enter protected areas

Additional snacks and refreshments during the trip
Souvenirs
Horse rental (Optional 10$)
Kayak rental (Optional 5$ - 15 Minutes)
Tips
Laguna Quilotoa

What to expect

Saquisili
30m

We will visit Saquisili indigenous market (only on Thursdays), This market is famous as a market where animals are being sold or exchanged for other goods, you would be able to also see the different fruits and vegetable and food that is typical to the area, you would be able to see and interact with the indigenous salespersons and of course to purchase something if you'd like.
In this market you can also find some handicrafts.
Canon del Rio Toachi
10m

We will visit an indigenous hut on the way to Toachi Canyon. we would be able to see the routine life of an indigenous family, how they live, what they eat, how they cultivate their crops, etc.
It is custom to leave a small tip here (1 to 3 USD is reasonable) to the indigenous family.
When we arrive at the Toachi Canyon we stop to see the spectacular view in this place.
Laguna Quilotoa
3h · Admission ticket not included

Finally we will arrive the spectacular Quilotoa Lagoon, here you can hike down to the shores of the Lagoon, down there you can rent a kayak (approx. 5$ for 15 minutes), you can also rent a horse, to climb back up (approx 10$) if you wish, or you can also come back up Hiking, up to you.
After that we will have lunch.
Tigua
20m

Enjoy paintings, culture, and landscape of Tigua
30m

Romerillos (only on Sundays) is a peak in Tocachi, Pedro Moncayo Canton, Pichincha and has an elevation of 3,276 metres. Romerillos is situated nearby to the village Tocachi, we will make a short visit to the market of this town.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going to this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/whatsapp number. pick up approximately at 7:20am.

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going to this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/whatsapp number. pick up approximately at 7:10am.

End point

Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going to this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/whatsapp number. pick up approximately at 7:20am.

End point

Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going to this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/whatsapp number. pick up approximately at 7:10am.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Necessary Equipment: Comfortable And Warm Clothes, Windproof Jacket (Optional), Gloves, Neck And Ear Protection, Camera, Sunscreen, Comfortable Shoes For Walking In Mountainous And Sandy Terrain.
All times are approximate
We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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