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Full-Day Quilotoa Lake Hiking Tour from Quito

Quito, Ecuadorby Ecuatraveling

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 18 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

This full-day Ecuadorian cultural tour takes you to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ecuador and South America, the amazing Laguna Quilotoa. In addition to hiking this breathtaking natural wonder, you will visit a local village and a native house, learn about the Ecuadorian culture, try some local food, and admire the Toachi Canyon Crater.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Professional and bilingual guide
  • Transportation from/to Quito's meeting point
  • Mules rent $10
  • Kayak rent $3
  • Quilotoa entrance fee $2
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Laguna Quilotoa

    8 hours

    Start your day by exploring the vibrant market of Saquisili (Thursdays) or Pujili (Sundays). Wander around the fruits, cereals, meats, flowers, etc. and try some local food from the stands! Then, we will drive through lovely Andean villages and stop at an native house. The owners will explain to us how they live and give us an insight of the Ecuadorian culture. Next stop is the spectacular Quilotoa Crater Lake. Admire the breathtaking landscape, hike down and up to the laguna (45 min down / 1 hr up), go on a fun kayak excursion ($3) or just relax at the top of the crater. Afterwards, we will have a delicious local lunch and drive to Toachi Canyon Crater where you can appreciate the very interesting rock formations.

Meeting and pickup

7:15 am - Depart from Plaza San Blas - look for the tour bus

6:50 am - Depart from Plaza Foch (Mariscal Foch and Reina Victoria) - look for the tour bus

End point

7:15 am - Depart from Plaza San Blas - look for the tour bus

6:50 am - Depart from Plaza Foch (Mariscal Foch and Reina Victoria) - look for the tour bus

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Necessary Equipment: Sunglasses and sun cream, Water and snacks, Camera, Hiking shoes, Big bag for shopping, Waterproof jacket

Cancellation policy

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

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