Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

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.

1. 1

   Saquisili

   30 min

   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.

2. 2

   Canon del Rio Toachi

   10 min

   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.

3. 3

   Laguna Quilotoa

   3 hours

   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.

4. 4

   Tigua

   20 min

   Enjoy paintings, culture, and landscape of Tigua

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30 min

   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.

• 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

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