Private Full Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito
Description
The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the tourist destinations in the Ecuadorian highlands where nature has been writing its poetry for more than 800 years. It was the eruption of the Quilotoa volcano that originated a 250-meter deep caldera that, due to its minerals, gives it a turquoise green tone when the lagoon receives the impact of sunlight. A destination of natural peace in South America that, according to many researchers, would have been the last resting place of the Inca Atahualpa: the last Inca emperor who ruled from Quito during a civil war against his brother.
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Itinerary
Early in the morning we will head towards the south of the city through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, so called because, if the weather permits, we will be able to observe hills and volcanoes such as Pasochoa, Corazón, Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, among others.
We will pass through the town of Pujilí and continue to the indigenous community of Tigua, famous for its handicrafts of Andean indigenous theme here we will visit a craft workshop to observe closely these works of art, we will continue until we reach the community of Zumbahua where we will make a stop at the viewpoint of the Toachi River.
We continue until we reach the viewpoint of the lagoon from where we will have a great view of the entire crater of the extinct volcano and inside a large turquoise lagoon and other shades of green and blue Quilotoa, from this site begins the walk, with our guide will descend to reach the shores of this beautiful lagoon, and will have time to take a boat ride or kayak in its waters (not included). After the fun we take the road back and ascend to the starting point. Upon arrival our guide will recommend you and give you the time necessary to have lunch. In the afternoon we return to Quito and our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is sportswear
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Price of adults apply to children
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear sunsblock, bring a camera
Reviews(2)
The place was amazing!! Its totally worth it to visit them. The Agency used here, TERRIBLE! They forgot to pick us up so we had to call from the hotel. Then they started contacting whoever could pick us up last minute and we waited from 8am until 10am for somebody to pick us up. Then the driver was upset because it was too late for the tour and he was rushing the whole time (Even in curves, which there is a lot, he was drifting with his car because he was in a rush). When we got to the lagoon, he didnt want us to do the hike because it was too long, and even when he was our guide, he did not want to accompany us. Little is to say that when coming back, still rushing or even more, he got a flat tire because the tires couldnt resist so much drifting, thanking God that it didnt happen in a curve 3,000 meter above sea level. So to resume, avoid anything related to BM tours. This is the second bad experience i have with the same agency here in Ecuador
Hello Deborinchy, Thank you for your comment. We apologize for that, but the first guide had an accident with his car so we sent another guide in order to keep your itinerary as planned, who gets a nice review of the tour and everything along it in the document that we ask to fill at the end of the excursion so this comment got us surprised. We appreciate you comment as help us to see more room to improve, we hope to see you again to give you a better experience.
<p>What a special day! It was an amazing drive to see the countryside of Ecuador. We learned so much about the food, culture and local people with our guide Ricardo on the drive! And Quilotoa Crater - it was breathtakingly beautiful! We had a wonderful lunch before taking the hike down into the crater. It is a crazy trail, but so worth it. Make sure you ask about getting the mules at the bottom, so they save some for you! There was no way we could hike back up at that elevation. The best day trip from Quito!</p>
