Quilotoa Crater Lagoon: Hiking and Cultural Small Group Full Day Tour

Explore the real Andean Ecuador on this one-day cultural tour takes you to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ecuador and South America. Visit the amazing Laguna Quilotoa where you will hike down to the lake. Also visit a local market and meet a family in one of the surrounding villages, paying special attention to the culture and rural life of the indigenous Andean people. Your shared tour will depart from a centralized meeting point in Quito.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador

Explore Saquisili/Pujili (Thursday/Sunday) and visit local markets of the town. You will also get the chance to visit a native family.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador

Hike and explore the Quilotoa Crater and Lagoon, one of the most beautiful lagoons in South America. You will begin the descent to the lake at around 1:00 PM. After you arrive, you will have the chance to enjoy the views from the shore of the lake inside the crater. At 2:30 you will begin ascent to the viewpoint.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Tigua, 39FF+HMJ, Latacunga, Ecuador

After lunch, you will be driven to visit the town of Tigua. At arrival you will get to know the Tigua community. Your will learn about the paintings created by the community. After that you will return to Quito.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Important things to bring: warm and waterproof clothing, water, sun block, sunglasses and passport"
"It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unpredictable circumstances"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Please notify supplier which meeting point you take so to communicate that to the guide and don’t be late because the bus won’t wait for you."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Please take into consideration that lunch will be served at around 03:30 PM, so it is recommended to bring some extra food."
"Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.)."
"Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 12 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador
2: Plaza Foch, 170143 Quito, Ecuador

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• Private transportation from and to Quito’s hotel.
• Meals as described in the itinerary.
• 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
• All activities as described in the itinerary.

Não Incluído

• Optional mule rent ($10).
• Optional kayak trip in the lagoon (30 mins approximately).
• Additional food or beverages.
• Optional tips for the guide.

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