Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE

Quito, Ecuador

6 to 9 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Let a guide work out the transportation details on a day trip from Quito to Quilotoa, so you can make the most of your destination. Enjoy views of the Ecuadorian Andes and hike down to the shores of the shimmering caldera lake, where emerald-colored waters reach deep in the extinct volcano. Stops are made at the indigenas market and the Quichua community of Zumbahua before lunch.

Day trip to Quilotoa, a lake nestled within a volcanic caldera
Follow a guide on a hike down the steep slopes, with the option to kayak
Make stops at Toachi Canyon, Zumbahua, and the indigenous market
Lunch in Quilotoa town plus transport from Quito makes it convenient

What's Included

Local taxes
National Park fees
Lunch
Driver/guide
Professional guide

Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Mercado Indigena (Pass By)

Canon del Rio Toachi (Pass By)

Laguna Quilotoa (Pass By)

Chuquiragua Lodge (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

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Wonderful

Evelyn_H, Feb 2026

Great guide!! David gave a very personal tour and shared a ton about the local culture, language, and folklore. The Kichwa village and the Quilotoa hike were both beautiful, and the meal provided after was fantastic!

Fantastic experience would recommend

carole_h, May 2022

Ecuador treasure went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic trip and John Pierre the guide could not do enough to make it an unforgettable day. Would definitely recommend

Excellent trip!

Jeemer13, Oct 2018

The hike is beautiful but very difficult coming up. Our guide, Andrea was amazing. Super knowledgeable and helpful. She made sure we were well taken care of. The cultural stops were very interesting as well and the meal at the lodge was great. Overall a wonderful, exhausting day 😄