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Departs: Quito, Quito

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview


What's Included

Guide

Lunch

Transport

What’s Included:

What's Not Included

Additional Snacks / Beverages

Breakfast

TIPS

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Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
  • YOUTH: Age: 12 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 65
  • SENIOR: Age: 66 - 77

Additional Info

  • Face masks
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Hiking boots or trekking shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sunscreen
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Face masks
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Hiking boots or trekking shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sunscreen
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Waterproof jacket

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Quilotoa
This full day cultural tour begins with a visit to local indigenous market at either Saquisilli (Thursdays only) or Pujili (Sundays only). The drive to Laguna Quilotoa – an amazing emerald lagoon inside a volcano crater at the height of approximatetly 3,800 m – displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zumbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands. The trip through the villages of the area provide a fantastic chance to see one of the most authentic parts of the country. Before lunch we visit a local indigenous home where you have the opportunity to interact with the locals.

07:30 – Meet at offices in Quito
09:30 – Explore Saquisili/Pujili (Thursday/Sunday)
10:30 – Depart for Laguna Quilotoa
13:30 – Lunch, begin descent into Laguna
15:00 – Explore Laguna- optional kayaking
15:30 – Return ascent to crater (Lunch)
16:30 – Begin drive back
19:00 – Arrive in Quito

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Great day trip with an awesome guide
ms_grish_, 19-12-2022
The added extra of the guide taking us to try the local fruits and food at the market was a nice suprise. The trip is well organised and a good day out - even though I struggled with the climb up - do not do this on your first coupe of days of landing - give yourself time to adjust to the altitude - this as my mistake.
Asome trip with great guides to such a Beautiful place
kimberlya379, 04-12-2022
Such a great day trip, guids where asome spoke english both. They made also some nice pictures during the trip. Driver drove very safe and the tour was so great. They did a few stops and then you can hike to the lake in the vulcano and hike up again. After this you have a nice lunch. I really would recommend this trip! :)
Awesome tour with Jean-Pierre!
Z1905XQchristians, 10-09-2022
It was awesome! We booked the tour via Paul who was very kind and explained us a lot not only about the tour, but also about getting your way around Ecuador in general.
The tour itself was guided by Jean-Pierre, who was also very friendly and did a great job! He speaks good English and always looked out for us and showed us many interesting things even on top of the tour.
100% recommended!!!
Great tour to see Quilotoa!
febehj, 11-05-2022
It was such a nice tour! Great way to learn more about Ecuador, as the guide knew a lot and can tell you about whatever topic you want. We got to taste delicious fruits and dive into the local culture. Quilotoa itself is beautiful and definitely worth the hike!
Hike at Quilatoa Lake
KatharineV16, 21-02-2022
I cannot say enough about our tour guide and driver - they were such a great team (Miguel and Alejandro). They responded to every demand and need of all 11 guests on this tour, including stopping numerous times for us to take pictures along the way, helping a guest who was struggling on teh hike (going up and down the trail a couple of times to check in with everytone and it was a challenging trail), and stopping teh van several times on the way back to accommodate a guest who was ill. They handled all of these things with such patience and calm. We also appreciated the history and folklore thof teh area that Alejandro shared with us, as well as stopping at a local market to learn about fruits and other local fare. After the trip, Alejandro created a group chat in Whats App to share pictures. Overall, it was a great trip. Highly recommend.




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