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Volcano Trekking and Scenic Adventure in Quilotoa
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Quito
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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This tour takes you to explore three fascinating destinations in Ecuador: Quilotoa, Tigua, and Toachi. Ideal for adventurers. Begin with a hike around the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, famous for its emerald-green lagoon, with options for kayaking or mule rides. Then, visit Tigua, a picturesque village with traditional art, where you can admire cave paintings and wooden masks. The tour culminates at the Toachi Canyon, a geological fault over 2,000 years old, ideal for geology and photography lovers. A unique experience that combines nature, culture, and geology.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Quilotoa fee entrance $2 per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Professional Tour Guide
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Patio Andaluz
We pick up at the hotel reception
Return
Volcano Trekking and Scenic Adventure in Quilotoa
(1) Reviews
Quito
About
This tour takes you to explore three fascinating destinations in Ecuador: Quilotoa, Tigua, and Toachi. Ideal for adventurers. Begin with a hike around the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, famous for its emerald-green lagoon, with options for kayaking or mule rides. Then, visit Tigua, a picturesque village with traditional art, where you can admire cave paintings and wooden masks. The tour culminates at the Toachi Canyon, a geological fault over 2,000 years old, ideal for geology and photography lovers. A unique experience that combines nature, culture, and geology.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Quilotoa fee entrance $2 per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Professional Tour Guide
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Patio Andaluz
We pick up at the hotel reception
Return
Itinerary
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Quito
Departure time: Approximately 8:00 AM from Quito.
During the journey, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and observe several volcanoes, some active and others extinct: Cotopaxi (active, one of the country's tallest and most iconic volcanoes), Pasochoa (extinct), and Rumiñahui (extinct volcano with an impressive rock formation).
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Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park is one of Ecuador’s most iconic protected areas, located in the Andes near Quito. It is home to the impressive Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world.
The park features stunning páramo landscapes, lagoons like Limpiopungo, and diverse Andean wildlife. It’s a popular destination for hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and mountaineering, offering breathtaking views of the Ecuadorian Andes.
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Illiniza Ecological Reserve
The Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve is a natural area noted for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes. If time permits, you can take a 400-meter hike to the crater lagoon, enjoying the local flora and fauna. Alternatively, you can take a short hike around the Quilotoa Volcano crater, famous for its emerald-green lagoon and panoramic views.
On the route you will visit a Local's House: A visit to Don Julián's house allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Andean inhabitants, at over 3,500 meters above sea level. The presence of the guinea pig is notable, an animal that, according to local beliefs, protects against negative energies. You can also see plantations of Andean tubers, such as potatoes, and other agricultural products.
20 minutes
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Quilotoa Lake
At Quilotoa Volcano, visitors can enjoy activities such as:
Hiking: A 30-minute climb to the top of the crater is available (you can rent a mule for the ascent).
You can rent kayaks or take a motorboat ride around Quilotoa Lagoon (optional)
1 hour
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Canon del Rio Toachi
The Toachi Canyon is a geological fault over 2,000 years old, located near the Quilotoa Volcano. It is famous for its rock formations and stunning landscapes, ideal for geology and photography enthusiasts.
35 minutes
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Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
In Tigua, you can visit an art gallery where traditional sheepskin paintings inspired by daily life and local customs are displayed. You can also see wooden masks depicting the region's traditional dancers.
40 minutes
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Quito
After a day of exploration and enjoyment, we return to Quito, completing the tour.
