Ecuador · Water Adventure

1-Day Quilotoa Loop Tour from Quito with Kayaking at the Caldera

1 Day Round trip from Quilotoa Lake Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire panoramic views of the Andes south of Quito
  • 02 Walk down to the breathtaking Quilotoa Caldera
  • 03 Enjoy 30 minutes of kayaking at Quilotoa Crater Lake
  • 04 Climb back to 3,900 metres above sea level for a rewarding Andean experience

Plan your Ecuadorian holidays with a visit to the magnificent Quilotoa Loop and admire panoramic views of the Andes south of Quito. This tour gives you the opportunity to see the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake, a stunning crater lake in Cotopaxi province and a highlight of Ecuador trekking routes. Ideal for travellers who want to experience the beauty of the Andes in a day, the journey combines scenic landscapes, a walk down to the caldera, kayaking, and the climb back up to 3,900 metres above sea level.

Enjoy 30 minutes of kayaking.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Quito, Quilotoa Lake
Languages English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Andes Journey to Quilotoa Caldera

  • Enjoy a panoramic tour while admiring the landscapes of the Andes south of Quito.

  • Walk down to the final destination, the Quilotoa Caldera.

  • Enjoy 30 minutes of kayaking.

  • Climb back to the starting point at 3,900 metres above sea level, which takes around 1-2 hours.

Quilotoa Caldera, Quilotoa Crater Lake, the Andes south of Quito

Where this trip takes you

Quilotoa Caldera, Quilotoa Crater Lake, the Andes south of Quito

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Quilotoa Lake 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Quito, Ecuador
Tour start
Quilotoa Lake, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Quilotoa Lake.

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