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Full Day Quilotoa Tour: Unmissable Turquoise Lagoon and Ecological Reserve Experience from Quito
4.9
509 Ratings
Laguna Quilotoa
Situated three hours away from Quito is the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. Its prominent appeal is the stunning turquoise lagoon nestled in the Quilotoa crater. With its breathtaking scenery, this tourist hotspot is a must-visit experience if you find yourself in Ecuador.
Situated three hours away from Quito is the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. Its prominent appeal is the stunning turquoise lagoon nestled in the Quilotoa crater. With its breathtaking scenery, this tourist hotspot is a must-visit experience if you find yourself in Ecuador.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Laguna Quilotoa - After we will go to the community lookout, from here we will descend towards the lagoon where we will have some free time to visit it and walk around. The ascend is a bit tough, so that it is recommended to go up on a mule for people who do not count with a good physical condition (You can rent a mule to people of community…
- Laguna Quilotoa - After we will go to the community lookout, from here we will descend towards the lagoon where we will have some free time to visit it and walk around. The ascend is a bit tough, so that it is recommended to go up on a mule for people who do not count with a good physical condition (You can rent a mule to people of community directly $10 per person aprox. After your lunch break, we will head back by an artisan workshop in Tigua, famous for its picturesque paintings.
- Canon del Rio Toachi - Finally we will visit the Toachi Canyon lookout. Return to Quito.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- All entrances included
- Comfortable tourist transport
- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- All entrances included
- Comfortable tourist transport
What's Not Included
- Details not especified
- Tips
- Details not especified
- Tips
Location
Laguna Quilotoa
Laguna de Quilotoa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(509 Ratings)
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V2633cgmarcelac
Aug 20, 2025
Loved every moment - We're Ecuadorian, and sometimes we don't realize how beautiful our country is. The guides took care of everything, and I really like it.
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Sahil_n
Aug 11, 2025
Everything ran on... - Everything ran on schedule, well planned/organized, and as presented (if not even better) than website.
Hike itself at the lake is quite tough, especially if you are not acclimatized, but even if you don’t do that the views are amazing.
Adrian (guide) and Ivan (driver) were both fantastic.
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Mettayya_f
Aug 8, 2025
Fun adventure - I had a wonderful experience. The hike to the crater was difficult but satisfying. I made it halfway. :) The food was authentic, very inexpensive, and delicious. Thank you.
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G1680oljocelyng
Aug 6, 2025
Laguna Quilotoa - Very nice trip, Maru ES a very nice and patient guide, NO explained super well and was very attentive. DEfinitely a very nice experience on the Quilotoa Lagoon tour.
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Barbaraleebird
Jul 31, 2025
Great guide - Adrian was the best guide. His English is excellent and he gave us a great education on the environment and indigenous cultures. If we decide to do another tour, we will see if we can do it with Adrian.
Our driver was Eric and it was a comfortable ride, despite the curvy road.
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W2096flstefanog
Jul 31, 2025
A wonderful day to the Quilotoa Lake - We did the daily excursion to the Quilotoa Lagoon with Adrian and Eric as guide and driver. Unforgettable experience. The destination is amazing, and Adrian and Eric were super nice and kind. They provided us plenty of information about Ecuador and really made the experience memorable! Thanks!
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Stefano
Jul 31, 2025
Quilotoa lagoon unforgettable - We made the excursion to the quilotoa lagoon. It was an unforgettable experience! Amazing place!
Adrian and Eric super guides! Interesting and focused explanations. Very helpful and nice!
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Melissagl4945hu
Jul 30, 2025
Both beautiful and educational! - I loved that I learned so much about Ecuador while seeing beautiful sites! Even the time on the road was fun. The car was comfortable, and our driver Patricio was very efficient and safe. And Jessica told us all about the sights we passed and the places we went through. I learned a lot about Ecuador’s indigenous culture in the first stops, and Quilotoa itself was gorgeous. The pictures don’t even do it justice. And the food where we had lunch was delicious. I highly recommend!
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Haggisghillie
Jul 27, 2025
An amazing day exploring Otavalo - Diana was a great guide, and Mauri was an expert driver through the highways and backroads of Ecuador. We had an incredible time making our way to Otavalo. The bus was comfortable and the scenery was amazing. I highly recommend this tour!
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Dayitop
Jul 25, 2025
- The personalized EN-action we received made every DEtail special, from the clear and accessible scientific explanation to the careful selection of places visited.
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