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Quilotoa Cultural Hike Highly trained staff
5.0
56 Ratings
Quito
Highly trained staff
Certified guide.
Transportation in excellent condition.
Varied menu.
Menu for vegetarians and vegans.
Highly trained staff
Certified guide.
Transportation in excellent condition.
Varied menu.
Menu for vegetarians and vegans.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Laguna Quilotoa - This impressive lagoon was formed in the crater of an inactive volcano and is one of the most beautiful and visited places in the country. On the tour, you will be able to observe the bottom of the lagoon from the viewpoint.
We descend to the lagoon, where you can rent a kayak for a tour around the lagoon (not included in the…
- Laguna Quilotoa - This impressive lagoon was formed in the crater of an inactive volcano and is one of the most beautiful and visited places in the country. On the tour, you will be able to observe the bottom of the lagoon from the viewpoint.
We descend to the lagoon, where you can rent a kayak for a tour around the lagoon (not included in the tour).
After the ascent we have lunch and return to Quito
- Canon del Rio Toachi - This stunning canyon is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty, unique geological formations, and the opportunity for various outdoor activities.
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Sendero al Fondo del Crater - One of the most popular activities in Quilotoa is walking around the crater. There is an approximately 9 kilometer trail that takes you to the edge of the crater and allows you to enjoy impressive panoramic views. The hike can be challenging due to the altitude, but it is a rewarding experience.
If you want to experience the lagoon in a unique way, you can rent kayaks or take boat rides to explore its waters from a different perspective.
What's Included
- Certified guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Certified guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
Location
Plaza Foch
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
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(56 Ratings)
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Z9797jnellap
Jun 7, 2025
An unforgettable experience - I went to Quilotoa for the first time on this tour, and it was a wonderful time—including incomparable views, multiple things to do, different meals, and above all, a charismatic, intelligent and interactive guide who orchestrated and explained everything along the way. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know the Quilotoa lagoon and the histories, cultural elements and much more that make it so special.
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364pb
May 27, 2025
Must do - The trip to Quilatoa was overall a great experience. David our guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The stop at the local marketta and community were very interesting. Lunch was delicious.
Fabulous day out.
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386wilmerp
May 12, 2025
Quilotoa, a unique experience - Excellent experience, a good tour and beautiful scenery to view, plus good company with knowledge of the subject by our guide Dave...
Recommended 100%...😁
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Traveler56450013642
Apr 29, 2025
Quilotoa experience - Excellent experience. They take you to other touristic Andean places as a complement to the tour. I recommend 100%
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M1994qlluciag
Apr 21, 2025
Quilotoa tour with Joel - Our tour with Joel was great. He told us a lot about Ecuador, about culture, history and lots of interesting facts. He answered to all ours questions. He took care of our group with some very helpful tips. Highly recommended the tour with Joel 🤩
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Excursion02536477642
Apr 20, 2025
Nice experience - My experience was excellent. We did 3 tours- Quilotoa, Mindo and Cotopaxi. Quilotoa with Joel and Mindo with David were excellent tours. I learned so much about this country thanks to this tours as well some words in Quichua. We did many different stops before our final destination. All guides went beyond on the tours. Cotopaxi was little disappointment. Comparing with Quilotoa and Mindo we didn’t do any stops prior Cotopaxi (just for breakfast) and I didn’t learn anything new on this tour. Cotopaxi itself was beautiful because we had nice weather. It was the shortest tour from the 3 and I had mixed feeling about it. Overall I would recommend this company.
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Juan
Apr 18, 2025
Lake of Quilotoa - The guided tour by Joel, was full of a lot of cultural history, made us all connect with each other and get to know each other during the trip.
All well planned, the views were spectacular. The arrival at the lagoon of Quilotoa left us all breathless
It's an important hike to do
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Explorer817244
Apr 16, 2025
Experience of 10 in Quilotoa - We did the excursion to Quilotoa with Joel and it was a unique experience! In addition to the magnificent day we had, Joel was very attentive group and made the trip very entertaining. I would definitely do a tour with Joel again!
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K9115mpmauricios
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent!!! day tour for SINGLES - Excellent!!! day tour for SINGLES. I liked the Toachi Canyon/visit to the Indigenous Community and the Quilotoa Lagoon.
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James_m
Dec 9, 2024
Enjoyable day trip to Quilotoa - Very enjoyable day trip to Quilotoa, including an interesting visit to an indigenous family. Victor was an excellent guide for the day, and Patricio's driving was reliable in some torrential rain on the way back.
Victor gave us the options of what to do at Quilotoa very clearly. We chose walking on the rim trail as the best option for us.
Lunch was included, provided at a restaurant near Quilotoa, and the food was good, with the vegetarian version being very good.
There was also a stop at a fairly impressive canyon, where we had the choice to pay $1 each to enter for slightly better views.
Perhaps the only minor negative is that the description on Viator said that entrance to Quilotoa is included. In fact we had to pay, but it's only $2 per person.
It is a long drive from Quito, so be prepared for a long day out. But the crater at Quilotoa is a spectacular sight, and worth it.
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