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Excursion to Quilotoa: Trekking, Viewpoints and Local Communities
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About
Discover the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon on this full-day tour from Quito. Travel through unique Andean landscapes while visiting local communities and getting to know their traditions. Upon reaching the crater, enjoy unforgettable panoramic views and hike to the turquoise lagoon. You’ll have time to explore, take pictures and, if you wish, descend to the shore. This tour combines nature, culture and adventure in an authentic experience, ideal for those who seek to connect with the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes. It includes comfortable transportation, professional guidance and strategic stops at scenic viewpoints.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Board and disembark at your hotel within the city of Quito.
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Quilotoa Community
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Excursion to Quilotoa: Trekking, Viewpoints and Local Communities
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About
Discover the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon on this full-day tour from Quito. Travel through unique Andean landscapes while visiting local communities and getting to know their traditions. Upon reaching the crater, enjoy unforgettable panoramic views and hike to the turquoise lagoon. You’ll have time to explore, take pictures and, if you wish, descend to the shore. This tour combines nature, culture and adventure in an authentic experience, ideal for those who seek to connect with the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes. It includes comfortable transportation, professional guidance and strategic stops at scenic viewpoints.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Board and disembark at your hotel within the city of Quito.
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Quilotoa Community
Itinerary
1
Laguna Quilotoa
Quilotoa is a lagoon that emerges from the eruption of a volcano showing its greatness and natural purity, wonder of the equator and the world in general, in which its waters illuminate you when you look. Your color change will catch your eye and with your attractions your heart will be stolen.
3 minutes
2
Quilotoa
Visit to the town of Quilotoa where you can see the beautiful lagoon, there are excellent restaurants and art galleries.
3 minutes
3
Sendero al Fondo del Crater
One of the activities that can be done in the lagoon is the walk to the lagoon that takes 1 hour to go down and 1 hour and 30 minutes to go up. Another option is to take a horse to climb if it is available.
3 minutes
4
Tigua
The small town of Tigua is surrounded by a beautiful Andean landscape and is the place where beautiful masks, drums and paintings are made.
20 minutes
5
Latacunga
We will pass near the city of Latacunga, capital of the province of Cotopaxi. We can also do Pickup or dropoff in the city at no additional cost.
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Cotopaxi Volcano
We will observe the volcano from the Pan-American Highway, stopping to take photos if the weather is clear.
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Quito
Pickup and dropoff are included at all hotels in the Historic Center, Mariscal and Carolina.
