Quilotoa Crater Lake Private Day Tour
Don't waste time waiting for large group-tours and avoid unnecessary crowds! Stop anywhere you want during your journey and take unforgettable pictures with the most stunning landscapes! On this private cultural full-day-excursion have the opportunity to visit a local indian market, where you will see different cultural interactions, and very varied local products. Do a very nice and challenging downhill hike into a charming volcanic crater and enjoy a real lifetime experience!! Make your visit to Quilotoa an unforgettable adventure with us!!
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Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
This amazing and comfortable cultural private day trip starts at 8:00 a.m., from your hotel in Quito, driving through the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", and with a visit to the local indian Saquisili Market (Thursday)!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cotopaxi Province, Cotopaxi Province
The drive to Quilotoa Lake displays stunning views of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of the Toachi River, many indigenous communities and farmlands. Before lunch, in the location known as “Huayra Pungo”, we will visit a local indigenous hut, where you will have the opportunity to interact with the inhabitants of the hut and perhaps, to learn few Kichwa words, which is the native language of this region!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Canon del Rio Toachi, Kilometros Del Canton Sigchos 10, Pujili 050450 Ecuador
After this especial life experience, sharing some minutes with local people, you'll have lunch at a local charming restaurant! Then we have the opportunity to visit the local and unique market of Zumbahua (Saturday), where we are able to see the ancestral trading system of exchanging goods without any currency, called trueque!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
The tour includes a steep hike down into Quilotoa Crater, where is a sparkling-emerald-lake inside the extinct volcano, located at 3.600 meters above sea level (11,811 ft). The way back to the top, where the parking area is located, takes about one hour, or there is an option of renting a mule or a horse, with a comfortable settle, for your way back!!
It is going to be very helpful and comfortable being on a private tour, due to the high altitude, so you'll be assisted by your tour guide every moment, and especially you'll take your time in every activity to make this day trip the best lifetime experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
You will be back in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m., after having enjoyed this exclusive and unforgettable tour!
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F"
"It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:00 AM
Duração: 8 To 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 8:00 a.m.
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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