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Quilotoa Lagoon Tour: Andes Views and Cultural Insights
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92 Ratings
Laguna Quilotoa
Take pleasure in a comprehensive day trip to Quilotoa Lagoon commencing from Quito. Relish the stunning panorama of the Avenue of Volcanoes coupled with the Ecuadorian Andes during the journey. Gather knowledge about the native Andes cultures and customs. Undertake a moderate hike around the lagoon.
Take pleasure in a comprehensive day trip to Quilotoa Lagoon commencing from Quito. Relish the stunning panorama of the Avenue of Volcanoes coupled with the Ecuadorian Andes during the journey. Gather knowledge about the native Andes cultures and customs. Undertake a moderate hike around the lagoon.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Laguna Quilotoa - When the Quilotoa volcano last erupted in 1280, it left behind a gaping caldera 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) across, which is now filled with brilliant turquoise water. The word
quilotoa
comes from the local Quechua language, a group native to the central Andes region. - Mira Andes Ecuador - Enjoy Andes Mountains Views
- Tigua - Enjoy naif paintings, culture, and landscape of Tigua
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Laguna Quilotoa - When the Quilotoa volcano last erupted in 1280, it left behind a gaping caldera 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) across, which is now filled with brilliant turquoise water. The word
quilotoa
comes from the local Quechua language, a group native to the central Andes region. - Mira Andes Ecuador - Enjoy Andes Mountains Views
- Tigua - Enjoy naif paintings, culture, and landscape of Tigua
What's Included
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- Guided activities
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- Visit to the Tigua Painter’s Community
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- Entrance ticket included
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- Complimentary menu lunch (with private service)
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- Guided activities
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- Visit to the Tigua Painter’s Community
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- Entrance ticket included
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- Complimentary menu lunch (with private service)
What's Not Included
- Mule ride ($10.00USD, subject to change)
- Kayak rental ($3.00USD, subject to change)
- Meals
- Tips
- Mule ride ($10.00USD, subject to change)
- Kayak rental ($3.00USD, subject to change)
- Meals
- Tips
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Laguna Quilotoa
Laguna de Quilotoa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(92 Ratings)
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M8386bfals
Dec 11, 2024
Quito and Napo tours in Ecuador - We visited Quito and many places in the area for a week and a half, and then flew/boated to the Napo Wildlife Center in Yasuni Park. There were many things to enjoy in the Quito area - Quito itself, the equator, Otavalo markets, Cotapaxi volcano, Mindo, Banos - and we were well cared for by our guide, Alfonso Freire. Napo gave us many chances to see birds and animals, notably giant river otters, a rainbow boa, and three anacondas. It was a very good experience.
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Jeff_p
Dec 4, 2024
Fantastic tour of Quilatoa Tijua along with a good hike! - The private tour was just my wife and me all day in a nice van with a dedicated driver. After pickup from our hotel we drove down to Tigua and visited an indigenous store where the family does artwork, mostly painting on sheepskins in the traditional Inca way. They were beautiful! We also took a picture with their llama as well. So cute. Then we drove to the Quilatoa volcano and walked down the steep path to the Laguna and we kayaked ($3). It was beautiful and mostly sunny. We then hiked up the steep hill for 1.5hrs stopping often to catch our breath. Our guide advised snacking on chocolate and drinking water as we rested. It was tough but well worth it! Mules are available for those who want to ride back up. We then had a great lunch at the restaurant at the top. We then stopped for a coffee on the way home. What a smooth and wonderful trip. He explained all about the history of Ecuador, the people, the politics, the food and much more! We highly recommend this tour! Juan Pablo was fantastic and made our day special!
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Kenyatta_h
Aug 14, 2024
Touring Quilotoa - This was a great tour despite it was windy and sand blowing everywhere ,my guide adrian was great very knowledgeable I recommend this tour
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Vianka_l
May 23, 2024
A day in beautiful Quilotoa - Diego was an excellent tour guide; very knowledgeable and made us feel welcomed and comfortable as well as informative and flexible. Quilotoa was an amazing experience and I do recommend hiking boots for the hike. The views are breathtaking.
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Sunali_s
May 20, 2024
A hike indeed. - What a hike! The tour was as stated and a great way to see Quilotoa. Definitely a hike, so wear the right shoes. The tour guide WA a informative and very helpful.
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David_e
Jan 28, 2024
Such fun, a must do - Seeing Lake Quilotoa, and visiting the indigenous people. The guide Adrien made everything so much more fun
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Rebecca_d
Jan 26, 2024
Amazing day trip from Quito! - A great day trip from Quito - picked up and dropped off from the hotel, and transport to Quilotoa was comfortable. Irene was an amazing guide, very friendly, informative and energetic! Quilotoa was beautiful, and we had plenty of time to explore the surrounding area. Lunch was very reasonably priced and it was nice to try the Ecuadorean dish Locro de papa.
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Karenna_m
Jan 8, 2024
Wonderful guide and adventure - What a beautiful trip! We really enjoyed our guide, Javier. He was helpful and informative, but also gave us space. He arranged to have the mules take us back up the trail. The lunch spot was delicious and very cool. He also kept us safe and drove well when it started to hail in the mountains and flood on the highway back to Quito. I would highly recommend both the trip and the guide!
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Carlos_c
Nov 12, 2023
Want adventure? Ride with best 🤘 - Ballo and Diego showed us a real adventure! We had a great time despite how challenging the altitude can be on sea-level people like us. Diego was knew the lay of the land like the palm of his hand and Ballo (our driver) did great in getting us out of a pickle when we got stuck in the sand. I wouldn't change anything, our experience was perfect and we're still telling the story. Gracias Diego y Ballo!
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Nuriabecker
Nov 8, 2023
Recommended 100% - Very good tour!! Adrian and John as guides. 100% recommended. Although the climb from the lagoon was hard and it started to rain, we all made it!! We met an indigenous family and their traditions, we ate typical Ecuadorian breakfast and we drank tea for the altitude at the stop. The bus trip went quite well and the overall experience was quite enriching.
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