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Visit the Ecuador highlands and see many Andean landscapes on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Little by little, you will discover different cultures and customs. Our eyes will be attracted by extensive plantations of barley, potatoes, turnips, oats and maybe on the way you will dare to savor a delicious and exotic guinea pig. Do one of the best activities in Ecuador; hiking in the middle of the Quilotoa Crater and feel a special connection with Pacha Mama (Mother Nature).
Spend a nice day in the adventure capital of Ecuador. Walking on the old road used for many locals to cross over from the amazon region to highlands. Your adrenaline will flow when you go from one side to another over rivers either by ziplining or in Tarabita (cable car). If you dare, in a short time you will be under one of the 8 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The crystalline waterfalls will purify your soul and desire you to stay in this place forever.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pick-up travellers from the Quito airport (No extra cost)
Itinerary
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1Quito
Star a full day from Quito city to explore the timeless beauty and Quilotoa crater located at 12,467 feet. You can be as active or relaxed as you like. Enjoy the Ecuador’s famous water-fill crater, with its commanding view of lagoon in the western Andes mountain range, the remnant of an ancient volcano. Quilotoa offers a wide variety of activities from which to choose: hiking, kayaking, photography or just enjoy this peaceful place. On the way to Quilotoa you will enjoy a scenic view about different elevations and volcanoes. Learn more about Ecuadorian Kichwa communities, local markets and customs, then get a taste of local flavors in one of the restaurants of the community.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
On the way to the lagoon, we pass through a small city called Pujili. The city of Pujili is very famous for its indigenous festivals where the main character is the Pujili dancer. In this town where the majority of its population is indigenous, we usually stop for a moment to admire the dynamism of its merchants who take over the food market to offer the basic food to its inhabitants.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Tigua
Also, we can stop and share with people of the communities. We will stop in a small gallery to observe handicrafts, paintings, masks that capture the Mother Earth or Pacha Mama. Also, the scenic view shows up a big extension of barley, potatoes, wheat, lupines, ocas and more plantations.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Close to Quilotoa lagoon, we will observe one of the largest parish town in this region, called Zumbahua. This place homes true indigenous population who conserve ancestral traditions. Also, gives place to one of the oldest Andean Indigenous market which the best day to admire this market is on Saturdays.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Laguna Quilotoa
Upon arrival, we prepare our small back pack to start the descent. We walk down on a coiled trail for approximately 40 minutes. On the road, we observe the lagoon with different colors which is perfect to do photography. By arriving in the lagoon, we can walk around of this or rent kayaks to navigate on the sulfur water of the lacuna. The ascent, we will start road up from the lower part of the lagoon until arrive in the viewpoint. We walk up approximately for 60 minutes or so. This will depend on your physical condition. However, this tourist attraction offers mule back riding rent with an extra cost, in case you don't feel ready for the climb up.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Banos
Upon returning to the upper part of the lagoon, we will take a break to lunch. After this, we will continue our drive to the city of Baños. Baños sits at the foot of an active intimidant volcano.
Admission ticket free -
7Banos
We drive up to the tree house from where we can see the majestic volcano with woman's soul "Mama Tungurahua" (Weather allows).
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8La Casa del Arbol
Enjoy the swing of the end of the world, a swing that is above 7,545 feet above sea level. This swing will transport us to our childhood, even though its magnitude has no relationship with the swing we remembered, rather it is for adult people with a child's soul.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Cascada el Manto de la Novia
Next stop, we will be at the bride's mantle, named for the color that causes the water to fall, cross over the Agoyan river by Tarabita
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10
Embrace and experience one of the most impressive waterfalls in South America known as the Devil's Cauldron. The 80-meter waterfall high with a volume about 3,000 m³ of water per second that falls into a kind of giant pot. A descent hike will lead us to be in contact with this impressive waterfall. Capture with your camera incredible postcards of this wonderful tourist attraction.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
11Quito
Drive back to Quito City
Admission ticket free
From Quito City - Pujili City - Zumbahua Town - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños City
Baños city - The Tree House - The Devil’s Cauldron Waterfall - Bride's Veil Waterfall - Quito City
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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