Full Day Quilotoa Tour: Unmissable Turquoise Lagoon and Ecological Reserve Experience from Quito
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Laguna Quilotoa

Situated three hours away from Quito is the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. Its prominent appeal is the stunning turquoise lagoon nestled in the Quilotoa crater. With its breathtaking scenery, this tourist hotspot is a must-visit experience if you find yourself in Ecuador.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Laguna Quilotoa - After we will go to the community lookout, from here we will descend towards the lagoon where we will have some free time to visit it and walk around. The ascend is a bit tough, so that it is recommended to go up on a mule for people who do not count with a good physical condition (You can rent a mule to people of community directly $10 per person aprox. After your lunch break, we will head back by an artisan workshop in Tigua, famous for its picturesque paintings.
  • Canon del Rio Toachi - Finally we will visit the Toachi Canyon lookout. Return to Quito.
What's Included
  • Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
  • All entrances included
  • Comfortable tourist transport
What's Not Included
  • Details not especified
  • Tips
Location
Laguna Quilotoa
Laguna de Quilotoa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Juanrx8118qd
Apr 20, 2024
An unforgettable experience to Quilotoa - For this tour we had driver Andres and our guide was Irene. Irene was a fun and entertaining guide that made sure we had an amazing view at every stop we took. From the moment we met her she was very attentive. She shared information of every place we went to from the Tigua stop at the canyon, to the indigenous lady we met along the way, explaining their way of life, to the descent to the Quilotoa lagoon and back up. Also the stop at the flower lady and the famous local artist's gallery along the way, it was all fun and informative. Irene was there to assist and inform us at every moment. As a photographer, I was able to capture some amazing memories. Thank you very much.
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413zayraj
Apr 10, 2024
Quilotoa tour the best - Definitely Tour Quilotoa with IRENE your TOURIST GUIDE, made it the best tour with the best guide. One of the most beautiful intercultural experiences in life. 100% recommended QuitoTourBus with IreneGuíaTour🥰🇪🇨
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Katherineal8727mb
Apr 8, 2024
Quilotoa great views! - Great trip! Veronica was an excellent tour guide! Quilotoa had gorgeous views! I would recommend hiking shoes for this trip. I would recommend this trip to friends, it was a great day!
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Liamthorpe
Apr 5, 2024
Unforgettable day trip to Quilotoa! - An amazing experience a big thank you to tour guide Irene and driver Jimmy! A great tour to experience the lagoon and see how the indigenous people live their lives in the area. Guide had fantastic knowledge and was able to answer every single question asked by the group. I went solo and felt very welcomed and would recommend to others.
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589vanessao
Mar 28, 2024
The best tour! - Excellent experience from start to finish. The attention of our guide Irene and our driver Jhon was outstanding. Irene made our tour super enjoyable with interesting facts about Ecuador and Ecuadorian culture. In addition to delighting in the beautiful landscapes, we had a lot of fun and made new friends. Super recommended!
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Fernandomy6369ic
Mar 27, 2024
Beautiful Ecuador - The adventure was very good and beautiful with our guide Irene and her enthusiasm in making known the history and beautiful places of Ecuador. As a Honduran, I feel happy to have known your country and to have been able to take the Tour with our guide.
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Camster449
Mar 27, 2024
A fun and physically challenging trip! - This trip was a great trip. Camilla was an awesome guide with great energy to ensure you have an enjoyable day. Be warned, walking back up from the bottom of the crater is very physically demanding, particularly if you have only been t altitude for a short time. Mules will bring you up from the bottom (for $10 per person), or you don’t have to go all the way down to enjoy the great view of the crater. We also really enjoyed visiting the small local farm and seeing the way of life outside the city. (This stop also provides great photo opportunities with lamas and Guinea pigs too!) Would do this tour again.
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Danielvargasp
Mar 26, 2024
Excellent tour - The tour was excellent and the weather helped too. The help of the guide Irene and the driver Javier were phenomenal. 100% recommended
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Abemichelle
Mar 18, 2024
Wonderful! - Quilotoa Laguna is beautiful, we were lucky with the weather and the landscape was wonderful! Before that, we went to a Quechua community and the Toachi River Canyon, where we learned a little more about Andean culture and took several photos. The dedicated and kind guide Irene led us safely and with great patience, explaining the attractions very well, enriching the experience and answering any questions. I recommend asking for her when you visit Quilotoa! Furthermore, despite the heavy traffic in Quito and surrounding areas, driver Jimmy drove us safely and attentively.
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Gopal
Mar 7, 2024
Quilotoa - It was an excellent experience, our guide Irene was super friendly and fun, it was a day of many learnings and incredible adventures, The Quilotoa lagoon is one of the beautiful places that Ecuador has and we loved it. Super recommended Quito tour bus
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