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Quilotoa National Park
Quilotoa and its beautiful wildlife
Quilotoa Crater Lake

Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito

By Community Adventures
4.8 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$101 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

With this day tour you get the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater lake, located about 2.5 hours south of Quito this emerald coloured lake is one of a kind. You will get the opportunity to visit a local indigenous market and hike down to the lake and even go for a swim if you like!

Activity location

  • Francisco de Caldas e1-75
    • e1-75 Francisco de Caldas
    • 170136, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Francisco de Caldas e1-75
    • e1-75 Francisco de Caldas
    • 170136, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h11h
  • English

With this day tour you get the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater lake, located about 2.5 hours south of Quito this emerald coloured lake is one of a kind. You will get the opportunity to visit a local indigenous market and hike down to the lake and even go for a swim if you like!

Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$100.80 x 1 AdultAU$100.80
Total
Price is AU$100.80
Until Wed, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees ($2 entrance to park)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional fees (mule $10 or canoe ride $5, Toachi cañon $1)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Activity itinerary

Quilotoa, an emerald coloured lake located inside a volcano crater, is one of the Andes’ gems. At 3800m, the lake is also a host to surrounding indigenous communities. The drive to Quilotoa passes through the Zumbahua canyon and various indigenous towns and farmlands. Depending on the day, we will visit either the Saquisilí (Thursdays), or Pujilí (Sundays) indigenous markets so you can appreciate the contrast between these and those of the Imbabura province (Otavalo).   We then arrive at the Quilotoa National Park and begin our descent to the lake, you can hike back up or rent a mule to take you back up. After lunch we will visit Shalala, a community well known for their handicrafts.  Weather in Quilotoa is very unpredictable, so we recommend being prepared with warm and waterproof clothing (layers always help). Itinerary • Pick up at 7am in the New Town (Magic Bean Cafe) • Pick up at 7:15am in the Old Town (Plaza San Blas) • Leave towards Saquisili / Pujili / Indian markets (it depends on the day) • Arrive to Quilotoa followed by trek around the crater • Lunch • Arrive to Tigua community • Return towards Quito

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFrancisco de Caldas e1-75
    • e1-75 Francisco de Caldas
    • 170136, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFrancisco de Caldas e1-75
    • e1-75 Francisco de Caldas
    • 170136, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlaza Foch
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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