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Quilotoa Lagoon Tour all includes from Quito
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4 Ratings
Pujili
Embark on a Quilotoa Day Tour and explore the Illinizas Reserve and the natural wonders of the Quilotoa Lagoon. Marvel at its impressive dimensions and mesmerizing green hues.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Pujili - Exploration of the indigenous market of Saquisilà (Thursday) or Pujilà (Sunday)
In the province of Cotopaxi, you can find these two towns that host the vibrant indigenous markets of the Andean Sierra. Saquisil۪̉s market, held every Thursday, offers typical local food, vegetables, and even an animal market. On Wednesdays, you can explore the indigenous market in Pujili. -
Tigua - Visit to an indigenous family in the Andes
During our Quilotoa tour from Quito, we will visit an indigenous family living along the road to the Quilotoa lagoon. This visit provides insight into their daily lives, economy, and the animals they raise. - Canon del Rio Toachi - A formation originating from the Quilotoa lagoon, featuring slopes with a depth of 150 meters.
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Quilotoa - Trekking to the bottom of the Quilotoa crater lake
Upon arrival, we will head to the edge of the Quilotoa crater lake, offering an excellent vantage point for photos of the Quilotoa Lagoon. From here, we will have time to trek down to the bottom of the lagoon. Once there, you have the option to kayak on the Quilotoa lake before trekking back to the edge. - Quito - Return to Quito
- Hosteria Chukirawa - Enjoy a local lunch
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Entrance to Natural Area Quilotoa
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Explore the breathtaking allure of Illinizas Ecological Reserve and surrender to the natural marvels that the Quilotoa Lagoon has to offer. Encased within this scenic reserve, the Quilotoa lagoon provides an extraordinary experience with its remarkable size: a mean diameter of three kilometers and a breathtaking depth of 270 meters. Be enchanted by the charming green shades of the lagoon, a result of the diverse mineral composition and the captivating mirroring of the sky overhead. As the day gives way to dusk, observe a beautiful metamorphosis as the lagoon becomes a dazzling turquoise, a phenomenon triggered by the dipping temperatures.
Location
Pujili
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nergal405
May 21, 2024
Best Quilotoa tour! - Our guide Ayrton is the best!!! He joined our group of 5 traveling friends and felt more like we were touring with a friend than a guide. Very informative, knowledgeable, friendly, professional and caring. The climb out of Quilotoa was tough on me, hard on 55 year old legs and heart. But he stayed with me the whole time ensuring we all finished safely. Well worth the trip. We will highly recommend the tour company and this guide. This was my second Quilotoa tour.
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Isabellakw2655fn
Nov 27, 2023
Amazing view and great guide! - A really great trip and a really nice guide named Pedro. And you get a lot for the money.
We went to a local market, local farmer, and a local gallery before heading to the lagoon. The view here was really amazing! We got some time for ourselves to go down to the crater and kayak (kayak not included but only 3 dollars per person). Afterwards lunch were included.
The guide Pedro is very reliable and you feel comfortable in his presence.
I recommend bringing snacks and lots of water as the trek back up from the crater can be challenging. And dress in layers as it is very cold and windy on top and warm down in the crater.
I can really recommend this trip, guide and company.
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Shiv_shah_21
Jun 24, 2021
Great Day Trip - Pedro was a phenomenal guide. Super knowledge and super encouraging and patient with me while I hiked up (it was tough)!
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Ygor
May 6, 2021
Fantastic!!!! - I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
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