Quilotoa Crater Lake Private Day Tour

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

At the indicated time we will pick you up at the hotel to start our tour to the Quilotoa Volcano, during the journey we will take the avenue of the volcanoes, attractive for the observation of the different volcanoes and snowfalls of the Ecuadorian Andes.
During the journey we will cross the indigenous regions that inhabit the Andean stops, thus reaching the town of Tigua, admirable for the production of its hand-made paintings in sheep leather.
Then we will pass to the town of Zumbahua which is the largest populated center in the region and we will continue to the destination, we will arrive and prepare to take a small walk to the lake located in the crater of the volcano, which will surprise us by the great view that presents us. Time for photographs and descent for approximately 30 minutes once in the crater lake we can rest and taking strength for the return we can do it on foot or rent mules ($ 10.00).
We will return to the city of Quito end of our services.

What's Included

Entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon
Private transportation
Engish-Spanish guide
Tips
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Laguna Quilotoa

    Considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcanic lagoons in the world, Quilotoa. One of the best known and interesting routes in Ecuador. Tourists are not only attracted by its Andean nature and landscape but also by its local customs, cuisine and traditions. Its volcanic origin, makes the Quilotoa lagoon, very particular, since it is 3,814 meters. The minerals in the water give the lagoon the fantastic greenish hue that dazzles every traveler. It has fumaroles at the bottom of the lake and hot springs east of the volcano

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tigua

    Tigua is an indigenous community, known for its handicrafts that represent the country life and customs of the communities where they produce; it is the living portrait of their world nestled in the picturesque valleys and paramos of the Andes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Canon del Rio Toachi

    On the way to Quilotoa Lagoon, you can see the ancient Toachi River canyon, many indigenous communities, and farmland. It is a viewpoint overlooking the Toachi River canyon. This canyon was created by the eruptions of the Quilotoa volcano, offering spectacular views from the highest point of the canyon.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CUSCUNGA TOURS

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