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Quilotoa Crater Lagoon: Hiking and Cultural Small Group Full Day Tour
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720 minutes (Approx.)
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Explore the real Andean Ecuador on this one-day cultural tour takes you to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ecuador and South America. Visit the amazing Laguna Quilotoa where you will hike down to the lake. Also visit a local market and meet a family in one of the surrounding villages, paying special attention to the culture and rural life of the indigenous Andean people. Your shared tour will depart from a centralized meeting point in Quito.
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Things To Know
- Meals as described in the itinerary.
- 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
- All activities as described in the itinerary.
- Private transportation from and to Quito’s hotel.
- Optional mule rent ($10).
- Optional kayak trip in the lagoon (30 mins approximately).
- Additional food or beverages.
- Optional tips for the guide.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Important things to bring: warm and waterproof clothing, water, sun block, sunglasses and passport
- It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unpredictable circumstances
- Please notify supplier which meeting point you take so to communicate that to the guide and don’t be late because the bus won’t wait for you.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please take into consideration that lunch will be served at around 03:30 PM, so it is recommended to bring some extra food.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
- Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Mercado Indigena
Explore Saquisili/Pujili (Thursday/Sunday) and visit local markets of the town. You will also get the chance to visit a native family.
Laguna Quilotoa
Hike and explore the Quilotoa Crater and Lagoon, one of the most beautiful lagoons in South America. You will begin the descent to the lake at around 1:00 PM. After you arrive, you will have the chance to enjoy the views from the shore of the lake inside the crater. At 2:30 you will begin ascent to the viewpoint.
After lunch, you will be driven to visit the town of Tigua. At arrival you will get to know the Tigua community. Your will learn about the paintings created by the community. After that you will return to Quito.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Historical centre (old town): the bus leaves at 7:20 AM from Caldas street E1-83 and Rios street, diagonal of the San Blas church. Please be there at 7:10 AM
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
5Based on 8 reviews
What do other 8 guests say about Quilotoa Crater Lagoon: Hiking and Cultural Small Group Full Day Tour
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erikaaV5418HI
5
Mar 2023
I recently visited Laguna del Quilotoa, and it was an amazing experience. The lagoon is located in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and is a part of the Quilotoa. The lagoon is a stunning sight to behold, with its crystal-clear water reflecting the surrounding mountains and
the sky.
Although there ...
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ladyjc2018
5
Feb 2019
Adquirimos el paquete de el Lago de quilotoa el entero día.. Desde que nos recogieron hasta el final del tour, fueron totalmente profesionales en todos los aspectos... Las 2 guías que tuvimos nos hicieron descubrir gran parte de historia que tiene nuestro bello Ecuador... Muy recomendado.. Gracia...
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Irma H
5
Mar 2018
Het was een mooie zonnige dag, zonder wolken, waardoor we de Cotopaxi vulkaan prachtig konden zien. Er kwam ook nog rook uit! Op de heenweg kwamen we langs een traditionele markt, waar zowel de mensen als het fruit heel kleurig waren. Heel bijzonder om te zien, terwijl we daar aan het eten waren...
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Things to know
Included
- Meals as described in the itinerary.
- 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
- All activities as described in the itinerary.
- Private transportation from and to Quito’s hotel.
Not Included
- Optional mule rent ($10).
- Optional kayak trip in the lagoon (30 mins approximately).
- Additional food or beverages.
- Optional tips for the guide.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Important things to bring: warm and waterproof clothing, water, sun block, sunglasses and passport
- It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unpredictable circumstances
- Please notify supplier which meeting point you take so to communicate that to the guide and don’t be late because the bus won’t wait for you.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please take into consideration that lunch will be served at around 03:30 PM, so it is recommended to bring some extra food.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
- Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Payment Methods
Accept all major debit and credit cards
Accept crypto currencies