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Quilotoa Cultural Hike Highly trained staff
5.0
64 Ratings
Quito
Highly trained staff
Certified guide.
Transportation in excellent condition.
Varied menu.
Menu for vegetarians and vegans.
Highly trained staff
Certified guide.
Transportation in excellent condition.
Varied menu.
Menu for vegetarians and vegans.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Laguna Quilotoa - This impressive lagoon was formed in the crater of an inactive volcano and is one of the most beautiful and visited places in the country. On the tour, you will be able to observe the bottom of the lagoon from the viewpoint.
We descend to the lagoon, where you can rent a kayak for a tour around the lagoon (not included in the…
- Laguna Quilotoa - This impressive lagoon was formed in the crater of an inactive volcano and is one of the most beautiful and visited places in the country. On the tour, you will be able to observe the bottom of the lagoon from the viewpoint.
We descend to the lagoon, where you can rent a kayak for a tour around the lagoon (not included in the tour).
After the ascent we have lunch and return to Quito
- Canon del Rio Toachi - This stunning canyon is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty, unique geological formations, and the opportunity for various outdoor activities.
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Sendero al Fondo del Crater - One of the most popular activities in Quilotoa is walking around the crater. There is an approximately 9 kilometer trail that takes you to the edge of the crater and allows you to enjoy impressive panoramic views. The hike can be challenging due to the altitude, but it is a rewarding experience.
If you want to experience the lagoon in a unique way, you can rent kayaks or take boat rides to explore its waters from a different perspective.
What's Included
- Certified guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Certified guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
Location
Plaza Foch
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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(64 Ratings)
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Marianas606
Sep 5, 2025
Ecuador is wonderful - One of the most beautiful places in Quito. It's really amazing and beautiful.
Guide Joel was sensational, explained every detail of the culture and the city. Your knowledge is incredible. OTIMO guide!
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494alessandrau
Aug 22, 2025
Laguna Quilotoa with the guide Joel - The Laguna Quilota tour with the guide Joelito and the driver Romiro was very nice! The guide explained many interesting things about the place and history of Ecuador! I recommend it!
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Matteoc85sp
Aug 21, 2025
Very good experience - Very good tour to the Quilotoa Lagoon.
Our guide Joel was very friendly and communicative, explained everything precisely.
Besides that, the places are amazing
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Sherpa51982725870
Aug 17, 2025
Worth it! - Quilotoa is a must see when visiting Ecuador! Going down was super easy a bit steep, but man hiking back up to the parking lot was killer! Be mentally prepared if you go all the way down to the lake. If you choose not to the views were just as great at the top or halfway. I paid $10 for mule ride back up, but felt so bad the mule and person handling the mule were sooo tired. It gets quite hot! I wouldn't change a thing I did though!
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Sherryhz6869zq
Aug 10, 2025
Fantastic and full day! - Victor was a phenomenal guide! It was really cool to see the indigenous community. The hike down Quilotoa lake was fun and not bad, but the hike up was so hard! But totally worth it. It was a great trip overall!
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Albitlopez
Aug 10, 2025
Laguna Quilotoa! ❤️ - I just visited the Quilotoa Lagoon in Ecuador. The place is magical and the energy special. The tour I took from Quito was excellent, recommended to 💯. The experience was so amazing that I plan to return.
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Djc816
Aug 10, 2025
A very very nice tour to quilotoa - The tour was very nice. The tour guides took us to nice pla es and we were able to enjoy nice sites because of them. We felt very safe the entire time. I may do this again on my own time, but with a different group of friends and family.
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Dah
Aug 10, 2025
Great tour! Would recommend - I had a lot of fun doing the stops along the way to quilotoa. And quilotoa itself is beautiful. I would recommend bringing good shoes and some sort of dust protectant (buff). The trail is dusty and slippery. The only one thing I would say is that I booked my trip through my hostel and it was very unclear where the pickup was. I showed up early to the plaza and no one else was there and I had no idea where to go. This might be poor communication from the hostel and not the travel company.
Victor was a fabulous guide!! He made the tour wonderful!
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Z9797jnellap
Jun 7, 2025
An unforgettable experience - I went to Quilotoa for the first time on this tour, and it was a wonderful time—including incomparable views, multiple things to do, different meals, and above all, a charismatic, intelligent and interactive guide who orchestrated and explained everything along the way. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know the Quilotoa lagoon and the histories, cultural elements and much more that make it so special.
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364pb
May 27, 2025
Must do - The trip to Quilatoa was overall a great experience. David our guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The stop at the local marketta and community were very interesting. Lunch was delicious.
Fabulous day out.
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