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A large, circular lake surrounded by rugged mountains. 1
Hikers on a rocky trail with stone walls and sparse vegetation. 2
A mountainous landscape with a clear sky and a waterfall. 3
A canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation. 4
A large crater lake surrounded by mountains. 5
By Kajol Lavan Travel

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Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €64 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • In this tour, we will visit the Quilotoa Lagoon which is in the Cotopaxi Province by the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and is considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcano crater lagoons in the world.
    We will also visit an indigenous market, an indigenous hut, and more…
    It is a full-day tour, with lunch included, highly recommended.

Activity location

  • Saquisili
    • Saquisili, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza Foch
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Pickup from Plaza Foch 7:10am

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Starting point:
Plaza Foch, 170143 Quito, Ecuador

Starting time: 07:10
Price details
€62.15 x 1 Adult€62.15
Paid at activity€1.73
Total
Price is €63.88
Until Mon, 31 Aug

Pickup From Cafe Zular 7:20am

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English
Starting time: 07:20
Price details
€62.15 x 1 Adult€62.15
Paid at activity€1.73
Total
Price is €63.88
Until Mon, 31 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide Spanish / English.
  • Inclusions
    Permits to enter protected areas
  • Exclusions
    Additional snacks and refreshments during the trip
  • Exclusions
    Souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Horse rental (Optional 10$)
  • Exclusions
    Kayak rental (Optional 5$ - 15 Minutes)
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Laguna Quilotoa

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Necessary Equipment: Comfortable And Warm Clothes, Windproof Jacket (Optional), Gloves, Neck And Ear Protection, Camera, Sunscreen, Comfortable Shoes For Walking In Mountainous And Sandy Terrain.
    • All times are approximate
    • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Saquisili

  • 30m
We will visit Saquisili indigenous market (only on Thursdays), This market is famous as a market where animals are being sold or exchanged for other goods, you would be able to also see the different fruits and vegetable and food that is typical to the area, you would be able to see and interact with the indigenous salespersons and of course to purchase something if you'd like. In this market you can also find some handicrafts.

Canon del Rio Toachi

  • 10m
We will visit an indigenous hut on the way to Toachi Canyon. we would be able to see the routine life of an indigenous family, how they live, what they eat, how they cultivate their crops, etc. It is custom to leave a small tip here (1 to 3 USD is reasonable) to the indigenous family. When we arrive at the Toachi Canyon we stop to see the spectacular view in this place.

Laguna Quilotoa

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally we will arrive the spectacular Quilotoa Lagoon, here you can hike down to the shores of the Lagoon, down there you can rent a kayak (approx. 5$ for 15 minutes), you can also rent a horse, to climb back up (approx 10$) if you wish, or you can also come back up Hiking, up to you. After that we will have lunch.

Tigua

  • 20m
Enjoy paintings, culture, and landscape of Tigua

Romerillos

  • 30m
Romerillos (only on Sundays) is a peak in Tocachi, Pedro Moncayo Canton, Pichincha and has an elevation of 3,276 metres. Romerillos is situated nearby to the village Tocachi, we will make a short visit to the market of this town.

Location

Activity location

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    Saquisili
    • Saquisili, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plaza Foch
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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    Coffee Zular
    • Los Rios
    • 170136, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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