8-Hour Private Quilotoa Crater Lagoon Tour with Tigua Art

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private full-day experience to the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lagoon
• 02 Stop in Tigua town to learn about traditional Tigua naïve artwork
• 03 Photo stop at the Toachi River canyon
• 04 Walk along the crater rim for panoramic views and memorable photos
• 05 Short descent into the crater, followed by a local community lunch

Discover one of Ecuador's most breathtaking natural wonders on this private day tour to the Quilotoa Crater Lagoon. After an 8:00 am pickup, travel south into Cotopaxi province with scenic stops along the way, combining culture, landscapes, and unforgettable viewpoints. Visit Tigua town to learn about its distinctive naïve artwork, stop at the Toachi River canyon for photos, then arrive at Quilotoa to walk along the crater rim and descend about 10 minutes into the crater to truly feel its steep slopes. Wrap up with a delicious local lunch in the community before returning to Quito.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Quilotoa Lake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Drive to Quilotoa via Tigua and Toachi Canyon

At 8:00 am, pick up and drive south toward Cotopaxi province and the Quilotoa Volcano.

On the way, stop in Tigua town to learn about Tigua naïve artwork. Make another stop at the Toachi River canyon for some pictures. Once you reach the crater, walk around the edge for photos and walk down for 10 minutes to feel how steep this crater is.

To finish, enjoy a delicious local lunch at a restaurant in the same community before heading back to Quito.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees
• Certified tour guide driver
• Operational expenses

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Handicrafts and extra expenses

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Boots
• Walking sticks if necessary

Know before you go

• We are going high up into the Andean mountains, so cold-weather clothing is necessary.
• Hiking shoes are necessary.
• Please come prepared with water and altitude medicine if necessary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quito

Tour start

Quito

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.