Quilotoa Lake Private Day Trip: Scenic Remote Villages and Breathtaking Views from Quito
4.5
2 Ratings
Tigua
The Quilotoa Loop provides a chance to explore secluded villages and take in some of Ecuador’s most stunning landscapes. The compact dirt path clings to the mountain, offering awe-inspiring views of the verdant valleys and the cultivated fields of the Andes that create an exclusive panorama.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - “Julio Toaquiza Tigasi” - Today our adventure star driving early to Quilotoa area, on the way we will appreciate a majestic landscape with a countless Andean crops such as barley, wheat, potatoes and quinoa. Later on we will make a stop in the community of Tigua well known for their artists who make colorful paints which are elaborated on sheepskin canvases; their paints represent Andean landscapes, people and daily life.
- Laguna Quilotoa - Afterwards continue to Quilotoa Lake passing Zumbahua town to visit the local market available only on Saturdays. We arrive to Quilotoa Lake and we it a good chance to take a picture of an impressive extinct volcano crater which hold a vivid green lake. The impressive Quilotoa crater has many option for those hiking lovers with a diameter of 2 km and a depth of 500 m from the crater´s rim. Finally in the afternoon back to Quito.
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Location
Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
Km 50 via Latacunga - Quevedo, Tigua Chimbacuchu
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(2 Ratings)
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Mzberg
Feb 1, 2021
Highly recommend - We booked multiple services and our experience with both drivers was similar in that they both offered to open to door each time I got out and didn't turn on music/radio during our trip. A big plus and what we would expect from a private driver. Both vehicles were clean and comfortable with functioning seatbelts for safety. We went exactly where we wanted to go, they were safe, friendly, we spoke occassionally but not while driving, courteous, and didn't make us feel rushed when we were looking around or stopped a few times for photos. Enrique pointed out a few things on our drive that we wouldn't have noticed otherwise, so that was really nice. Overall, a relaxing and professional experience that we highly recommend.
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Piel_canela_2009
Jun 3, 2019
Gorgeous place - Far to go and long way but worth it. Would have liked to stay longer but would recommend to stay nearby not from Quito as we did
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