Full Day Tour Quilotoa

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Full Day Tour Quilotoa

3 Activities

1 Destination

Daily

Hotel/Hostel Pick-up & Drop-off

Overview:

This is a full day tour from Quito to visit the Quilotoa Lagoon, an incredible turquoise-colored lake located inside the caldera of an active volcano. This full-day tour is a great way to escape from the city and return to Quito the same day.

Highlights:

  • On the way to Quilotoa, we will stop at a viewpoint from where you can admire the famous Cotopaxi volcano. Note: The stop at the viewpoint to appreciate the Cotopaxi volcano is subject to weather conditions. If they are not suitable, the stop will be omitted to ensure the safety of the passengers.
  • Toachi Canyon is a small, beautiful canyon that is missed by many travelers. We’ll get off the beaten track and make a brief stop here to take some photos of this hidden gem – Toachi Canyon
  • Visit the Shalala Mirador, a modern viewing platform constructed from a wooden frame and glass walls, offering the most breathtaking views over the volcanic crater – Shalala
  • Hike down to the very heart of the volcanic crater to the shores of the beautiful crystal-blue – Quilotoa Lagoon
  • Before leaving for the return to Quito we will visit the traditional Quilotoa Mirador for a final view over the lake from the opposing side of the crater – Quilotoa

What this tour offers:

  • 1 unforgettable destination
    • Quilotoa - An extraordinary water-filled volcanic crater nestled among Ecuador’s central highlands
  • 3 Incredible Activities
    • Toachi Canyon – Picturesque canyon that is missed by many travelers
    • Shalala View Point - Catch some of the most breathtaking views of Quilotoa lake atop this modern platform, constructed from wood and glass
    • Quilotoa Lagoon - Hike down to the shore, where you can see this breathtaking volcanic lake up close
  • Daily departures
  • Hotel/hostel pickups & dropoffs
    • Safety and comfort guaranteed

Price from: $59

Private tour available!

Personalized service with private transport and guide. Contact us for more info!

Full Day to Quilotoa

07:15am - 7:50am

Direct hostel/hotel pick-up in Quito (exact time will be confirmed via email and depend on which neighborhood you are located in).

08:45am

Coffee stop in the foothills of the Cotopaxi Volcano to enjoy scenic views and an optional breakfast.

10:30am

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Toachi River Canyon – visit the lesser known canyon, where we’ll stop at the canyons deepest point, at 100 meters deep, to take in the amazing view and learn a little about the canyon

10:45am

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Shalala Viewpoint – arriving to Quilotoa lake we head first to the Shalala Mirador, a modern viewing platform built from wood and glass that offers a truly unique perspective overlooking the volcanic crater. A photographer´s playground.

12:00pm

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Guided Quilotoa Lagoon hike – guided hike down to the shore of the Quilotoa Lagoon, an opportunity to see the breathtaking crater lake up close.

1:00pm

Free time to explore and relax at the lake, before beginning the trek back out.

2:30pm

Free time to enjoy a well-deserved lunch at one of the local community restaurants.

3:30pm

Free time to explore the Quilotoa community.

4:30pm

Depart Quilotoa and begin the trip back to Quito.

7:30pm

Direct drop-off at your hotel/hostel in Quito.

What’s Included

  • Private touristic transport
    • Hotel pick up and drop off
    • Onboard bilingual Hop guide
  • Cotopaxi volcano viewing point
  • Guided stop at the Toachi River Canyon
  • Visit to the Shalala Mirador
  • Guided hike to the Quilotoa crater lake
  • Visit to the classic Quilotoa viewpoint
  • All taxes and entrance fees included

Not Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Evening meal