Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Baños with Lunch

Duration10h 30m

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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 Yambo Lagoon, the famous artists village, Tigua, and more...
It is a full-day tour, with lunch included, highly recommended.

What's included

Private transportation
Lunch
Admission to Quilotoa

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

What to expect

Banos
Pass by

We leave Baños at 8:30 a.m. travelling about three hours in private transportation.
15m

Another Lagoon that on the way to Quilotoa, maybe not as pretty as Quilotoa, but a nice place to stop and stretch your legs.
Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
30m · Admission ticket included

The Kichwa people of Tigua, located in the central Sierra region, are famous for their traditional paintings on sheepskin canvases. Historically, the Tigua people were famous for painting highly decorative masks and drums, painting on flat surfaces is somewhat of a modern development.
Tigua painting tends to have vibrant colours and simplistic themes. The themes in most paintings are scenes of pastoral life, religious ceremonies, and festivals. The volcano Cotopaxi is commonly painted in the landscape of many paintings, as it holds a lot of cultural significance in the region.
Canon del Rio Toachi
30m

We will stop here to enjoy the spectacular view of the Río Toachi Canyon viewpoint and for a short break to stretch the legs.
Quilotoa
3h

Upon arriving at Quilotoa, we will have our lunch and then walk to the shores of the lagoon, where you can kayak or just enjoy the landscape.
Then you can do the ascent either on foot or rent a horse for just $10.
Finally, we board the van to return to the town of Baños.

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 time 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 time 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, Wool Hat, Comfortable Shoes For Walking In Mountainous And Sandy Terrain.
All times are approximate

Cancellation policy

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

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