Quilotoa Day Tour
Discover the impressive beauty of the Illinizas Ecological Reserve and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Quilotoa Lagoon. Nestled within this picturesque reserve, the Quilotoa lagoon offers an unforgettable experience with its impressive dimensions: an average diameter of three kilometers and an astonishing depth of 270 meters. Marvel at the mesmerizing green hues of the lagoon, a result of the rich mineral composition and the captivating reflection of the sky above. As day turns to night, witness a stunning transformation as the lagoon turns a brilliant turquoise, courtesy of the cooler temperatures.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saquisili, Saquisili, Cotopaxi Province
Exploration of the indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday) or Pujilí (Sunday)
In the province of Cotopaxi we find these two towns where the picturesque indian markets of the Andean Sierra are found, such as those of Saquisilí, whose market is every Thursday, where you can find typical local food, vegetables, and also an animal market. On Wednesdays, we enter the indian market in Pujili.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tigua, Tigua, Cotopaxi Province
Visit to indian family of the Andes
On our Quilotoa tour from Quito we will also visit one of the indian families that are on the road that connects to the quilotoa lagoon. Here we can appreciate how families live at this point, economy, animals they own.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tigua, Tigua, Cotopaxi Province
It is a small village of painters, where we make a brief stop where we can find naif painting, where they portray: the Andean paramo, Ecuadorian popular festivals, the Andean condor, Quilotoa legends, among others.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canon del Rio Toachi, Kilometros Del Canton Sigchos 10, Pujili 050450 Ecuador
It is a formation that is born from the Quilotoa lagoon and you can see the slopes that have a depth of 150 meters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Quilotoa, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi Province
Trekking to the bottom of Quilotoa crater lake
Upon arrival we will head towards the edge of the Quilotoa crater lake, from this point we will have an excellent point to take pictures of some of Quilotoa Lagoon. Also, from where we will have time to be able to go down to the bottom of the Quilota lagoon, upon arrival there is the option of kayaking in the Quilotoa lake, then the return trek to the edge.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Return to Quito
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
WE PICK YOU UP FROM YOUR ADDRESS IN QUITO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS!
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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