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Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa
Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa
Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa
Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa
Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa

Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa

By Ecuador Traveler Planet
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,931 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour takes you to explore three fascinating destinations in Ecuador: Quilotoa, Tigua, and Toachi. Ideal for adventurers. Begin with a hike around the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, famous for its emerald-green lagoon, with options for kayaking or mule rides. Then, visit Tigua, a picturesque village with traditional art, where you can admire cave paintings and wooden masks. The tour culminates at the Toachi Canyon, a geological fault over 2,000 years old, ideal for geology and photography lovers. A unique experience that combines nature, culture, and geology.

Activity location

  • Quilotoa
    • Quilotoa, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Reina Isabel
    • N23-44 Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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

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Volcanoes and Scenic Trails in Quilotoa in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • Opening hours: Mon 7:00-7:30
  • English
Price details
฿1,930.83 x 2 Adults฿3,861.66
Total
Price is ฿3,861.66
Until Sun, 29 Jun
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified Professional Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Quito (Pass by)
Departure time: Approximately 8:00 AM from Quito. During the journey, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and observe several volcanoes, some active and others extinct: Cotopaxi (active, one of the country's tallest and most iconic volcanoes), Pasochoa (extinct), and Rumiñahui (extinct volcano with an impressive rock formation).
Quilotoa
  • 40m
Visit a Local's House: A visit to Don Julián's house allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Andean inhabitants, at over 3,500 metres above sea level. The presence of the guinea pig is notable, an animal that, according to local beliefs, protects against negative energies. You can also see plantations of Andean tubers, such as potatoes, and other agricultural products.
Illiniza Ecological Reserve
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve is a natural area noted for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes. If time permits, you can take a 400-meter hike to the crater lagoon, enjoying the local flora and fauna. Alternatively, you can take a short hike around the Quilotoa Volcano crater, famous for its emerald-green lagoon and panoramic views.
Quilotoa Lake
  • 30m
At Quilotoa Volcano, visitors can enjoy activities such as: Hiking: A 30-minute climb to the top of the crater is available (you can rent a mule for the ascent). You can rent kayaks or take a motorboat ride around Quilotoa Lagoon (optional)
Canon del Rio Toachi
  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
The Toachi Canyon is a geological fault over 2,000 years old, located near the Quilotoa Volcano. It is famous for its rock formations and stunning landscapes, ideal for geology and photography enthusiasts.
Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
In Tigua, you can visit an art gallery where traditional sheepskin paintings inspired by daily life and local customs are displayed. You can also see wooden masks depicting the region's traditional dancers.
Quito (Pass by)
After a day of exploration and enjoyment, we return to Quito, completing the tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESQuilotoa
    • Quilotoa, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEReina Isabel
    • N23-44 Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Hilton Colón
    • Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHoliday Inn Express Quito by IHG
    • E6-54 Y Avenida Francisco de Orellana
    • 170522, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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