Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is a full day tour from Quito to visit the Quilotoa Lagoon, an incredible turquoise-colored lake located inside the caldera of an active volcano. On the way to Quilotoa, you will also stop to enjoy breakfast. A great way to escape from the city and return to Quito the same day!
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance to the Quilotoa Lagoon
Visit the Tigua crafts workshop
Onboard bilingual Hop guide
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Departure Point
Quito, Ecuador
Direct hostel/hotel pick-up in Quito.
We pick up from hotels/hostels in Quito.
Return Details
Quito, Ecuador
Direct hostel/hotel pick-up in Quito.
Quito, Quito, Ecuador Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Cotopaxi (the exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).
Quilotoa, Quilotoa, Ecuador Transportation: 4 hours back to Quito
Hike down to the shore of the Quilotoa Lagoon, on a guided trek, an opportunity to see the breathtaking crater lake up close.
Lunch at a local restaurant, and after that, you will have free time to explore the Quilotoa community. 360 minutes
Tigua, Tigua, Ecuador Visit a crafts workshop in the Community of Tigua. Tigua paintings are symbolic art, a reflection of the culture of Ecuadorian indigenous communities. 30 minutes
Quito, Quito, Ecuador On your way back to Quito, you will be able to observe from the car the canyon of the Toachi River, due to the eruptions it offers an unusual Andean landscape.
You will be arriving back in Quito around 8:00 pm. We will drop you off at your hotel/hostel in Quito, as long as it's within our pick up/drop off areas. 180 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
StevieBirmingham
17 Nov 2024
The experience was great.
Shout out to Jessica our guide for having such an amazing energy and vibe...
I can sincerely recommend this tour
Edward_V
29 Sep 2024
We had such a beautiful experience going to Quilotoa yesterday. The place was gorgeous especially the lagoon. Another memorable experience that we will treasure. Irene, our tour guide made everything possible and enjoyable. The bus ride to and from would have been boring if not for Irene's energy and knowledge about everything that we needed to learn from this trip. She's such a joy to have and we're very lucky to have her for our guide.
Sarah_M
03 Aug 2024
Misael led a wonderful tour to Quilotoa. He was prompt and communicative on the day of the tour. On the way to Quilotoa, we toured an indigenous farm, saw Toachi Canyon, and browsed the local artisan shops in Tigua. In Quilotoa, I hiked down into the crater to the water, and when the return trip up the mountain took me longer than expected, Misael hiked down to me to make sure I was alright. Overall, the trip exceeded my expectations.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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