Quilotoa Full-day Hiking Tour: Embrace Local Culture and Marvel at Exotic Craters in Quito
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Quito
Embark on a full-day hiking tour to Quilotoa, a mesmerizing volcano with an emerald lagoon. Immerse yourself in local culture, visit an indigenous market, and marvel at the breathtaking Toachi Canyon.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercado Indigena - If it’s Thursday we will visit the Saquisili market
    If it’s Sundays we will visit the Pujilis market
  • Canon del Rio Toachi - Stop at the viewpoint of the Toachi Canyon
  • Laguna Quilotoa - Arrival to the tow of Quilotoa, and free time for hiking
  • Chuquiragua Lodge - Lunch in Chuquiragua Lodge
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a full day to the crater of Quilotoa, in the community of Zumbahua. On the way you will visit a local market, indigenas hut, a sightseeing, and finally hike down to the lagoon.

Quilotoa is an exotic volcano with a beautiful lagoon inside its crater. The emerald colored waters offer the opportunity for kayaking after a joyful walk to the beach of the lagoon. On the way to this volcano we will have the opportunity to visit an indigenous market to share with the locals. Following that that, be part of the normal living of the people that lives in the highlands, and a last stop at the Toachi Canyon for the famous picture of the end of the world. After you reach the bottom and have enjoyed the kayak you will return to the town of Quilotoa for lunch, after which you’ll return to Quito.

Location
blue house old town
José de Antepara
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roberto224422
Jul 29, 2022
Nature and adventure - We had the trips to Cotopaxi volcano, Quilotoa lagoon and Baňos. All of them were perffect - the guides, places we visited and food also perfect. We can fully recommend!! The acommodation was in Chuquiragua Lodge and it was one of the best we had in Ecuador.
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Carole_h
May 3, 2022
Fantastic experience would recommend - Ecuador treasure went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic trip and John Pierre the guide could not do enough to make it an unforgettable day. Would definitely recommend
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Jeemer13
Oct 12, 2018
Excellent trip! - The hike is beautiful but very difficult coming up. Our guide, Andrea was amazing. Super knowledgeable and helpful. She made sure we were well taken care of. The cultural stops were very interesting as well and the meal at the lodge was great. Overall a wonderful, exhausting day 😄
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