Private Full Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito

Quito, Ecuador

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the most picturesque destinations in the Ecuadorian Andes, but many tours only pay a quick visit. This private full-day tour from Quito offers ample time to admire the scenery, trek around the lakeside, or visit the surrounding villages. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Full-day Quilotoa Crater Lagoon from Quito
Trek around the Quilotoa Crater Lagoon and enjoy spectacular views
Easy to moderate hike, suitable for participants of reasonable fitness
This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Professional bilingual guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private transportation

Entrance fees
Food and Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Quito hotel in time for an 8am departure. Traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle, soak up the scenery on the around 3-hour journey through the Andes.

On arrival, follow your guide on an around 30-minute walk down to the banks of the Quilotoa Lagoon, a glittering crater lake formed inside an ancient caldera. Then, set out on a scenic 2-hour hike, exploring the lakeside, then climbing up to a viewpoint to enjoy spectacular views over the crater. It’s an easy to moderate hike, but mules are available for hire (extra cost) to help with the uphill stretches if you wish.

Your tour ends back in Quito around 6pm.

Quito (Pass By)

Canon del Rio Toachi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Laguna Quilotoa

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code is sportswear
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not wheelchair accessible
Price of adults apply to children
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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
Wear sunsblock, bring a camera
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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What a special day! It was an...

NikiL_K, Jan 2017

What a special day! It was an amazing drive to see the countryside of Ecuador. We learned so much about the food, culture and local people with our guide Ricardo on the drive! And Quilotoa Crater - it was breathtakingly beautiful! We had a wonderful lunch before taking the hike down into the crater. It is a crazy trail, but so worth it. Make sure you ask about getting the mules at the bottom, so they save some for you! There was no way we could hike back up at that elevation. The best day trip from Quito!