Quilotoa Lake Day Trip from Quito – Hike & Scenic Views

On the Quilotoa tour from Quito, you will discover a natural wonder of the Ecuadorian Andes, its beauty is recognized as one of the 15 most beautiful lagoons in the world, the cultural stops that we make will strengthen our knowledge and help us understand and learn about the indigenous traditions, which will explain to us what their daily life is like. If you are visiting Ecuador, you cannot miss this beautiful place on a one-day trip with a Professional Guide and all tickets included.

1. 1

   Mercado Indigena

   30 min

   Explore an indigenous market in Saquisili or Pujili. On our way to the lagoon we will find two towns where there are picturesque vegetable, fruit and animal markets such as the Saquisilí market or the Pujilí market.

2. 2

   Tigua

   30 min

   Tigua community - Known for her paintings, which are made with “the naif technique” (showing simplicity and spontaneity), portraying the Andean paramo

3. 3

   Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"

   30 min

   Indigenous family - Before reaching our main destination, we will make a stop to visit an indigenous family.

4. 4

   Canon del Rio Toachi

   30 min

   The Toachi River canon is located near the Quilotoa lagoon and thanks to it this slope of more than 150 meters deep was formed

5. 5

   Laguna Quilotoa

   3 hours

   When we arrive, we can take photos from the viewpoint, from here we will have an excellent point to take photographs of the Quilotoa Lagoon. If possible we will take a walk on the edge of the lagoon, if you wish we can go down to the bottom of the lagoon where we can do activities such as kayaking in the lagoon

6. 6

   Stop 6

   2 hours

   Lunch at Chukirahua Hosteria a local restaurant overlooking the lagoon

7. 7

   Quito

   2 hours

   Return to Quito - Finally we will return to the city of Quito or the Mariscal Sucre airport

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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