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Full Day Quilotoa Tour: Unmissable Turquoise Lagoon and Ecological Reserve Experience from Quito
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541 Ratings
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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- All entrances included
- Comfortable tourist transport
What's Not Included
- Details not especified
- Tips
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(541 Ratings)
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X5910wydanc
Nov 7, 2025
Spectacular views - Great tour. Spent the morning seeing several indigenous sites with opportunity for some souvenirs. Total 3 hours spent at Quilotoa with some amazing views. Jessica & Eric were a great team.
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D799bqshaunc
Nov 2, 2025
Very fun! - Irene is very friendly and an amazing guide! We felt cared for and had a very fun time! Quilotoa is very beautiful and breathtaking~~ a very tough hike for the unseasoned, but it's worth it!
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660vickif
Oct 24, 2025
Fantastic! - Irene was our saviour! We had booked with another company for a 2 day trip to Banos. They transferred us to Quito tours with no information. Irene got the problem worked out and got us to Banos. Irene is full of positive energy and really knows her stuff. Thank you so much Irene for coming through for us!
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Q3124jeleonardoe
Oct 23, 2025
One of my best experiences in Ecuador - The experience over pass my expectations, very good tour to do, Alejandro was my Tourist guide, really friendly and he know how to explain everything nice and clear will definitely book my next tour with him
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Mara_m
Oct 23, 2025
Quilotoa Day Trip - We had a wonderful day with a variety of experiences and Alejandro was a fantastic guide! We highly recommend this trip.
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Tlior95
Oct 21, 2025
Great tour with Irene - We had an absolutely wonderful tour with this company! Our guide, Irene, was fantastic! knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience truly memorable. The views were absolutely stunning, and the open-top bus made the journey even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was great throughout. Highly recommend this tour!
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P1970lxstevew
Oct 19, 2025
Memorable day - A great day. The lake is stunning and Diana was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. We also enjoyed the lunch and the visits to the farm and the art shop.
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B1971ftpatriciam
Oct 19, 2025
Windy, yet amazing tour - It was a lovely experienc werwe we had the opportunity the see magnificentlandscapes and get acquainted with the way of life of people from the highlands. We also visited an art gallery at Tigua , the place where most of the masks used during traditional celebrations are fabricated by hand, to finally get to the crater of Quilotoa volcano. The views the the turqouise waters are astonishing, and our guide Fernando did his best to provide information of interest to all the participants.
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Georgeha9642cb
Oct 18, 2025
Absolutely rare chance to get to know a traditional family and their lives, then a fabulous sight of the K - The tour was totally interesting and exciting, especially by visiting the traditional family. The first sight of the crater lake Quilotoa was stunning. The way down and back up is absolutely feasible for experienced athletes and fit people. Personally, however, I found physical activity a bit difficult due to the unusual height. So you can walk the route only partially and spend the rest of the time in the village and look at the shops or the surrounding area. I had Erica with me as a guide repeatedly and find her just lonely top!
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Gillm860
Oct 15, 2025
Highly recommended! - Irene is a wonderful guide and person. She did a great job talking and explaining both in English and Spanish. Very knowledgeable and engaging, she was delightful. Plus, we were lucky to have a great weather and did see Cotopaxi from the Pan America highway in all its glory. The company, Quito Bus Tours, organized everything well, Ivan, the driver is a very safe driver. Recommended!
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