Day 01
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Ecuador · Geological Wonders
Private Full Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit the spectacular Quilotoa Lagoon on a private day tour from Quito
- 02 See the turquoise-green waters of a volcanic caldera
- 03 Travel through the Ecuadorian highlands with a bilingual guide
- 04 Enjoy private transportation with pickup and drop-off included
- 05 Learn about the natural history of the Quilotoa volcano
- 06 Hear stories connected to Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor
Discover one of Ecuador’s most striking natural wonders on a private full-day journey from Quito to Quilotoa Lagoon. Formed by the eruption of the Quilotoa volcano, this dramatic caldera is around 250 meters deep and is known for its vivid turquoise-green waters, which shimmer in the sunlight.
Set in the Ecuadorian highlands, Quilotoa offers a peaceful landscape shaped by volcanic forces and Andean history. According to local accounts and researchers, this area may also be linked to the final resting place of Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor who ruled from Quito during the civil war against his brother.
Formed by the eruption of the Quilotoa volcano, this dramatic caldera is around 250 meters deep and is known for its vivid turquoise-green waters, which shimmer in the sunlight.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
9 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
City
Quito
Languages
English, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- Dress code is sportswear
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Price of adults apply to children
- Not suitable for pets
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Wear sunsblock, bring a camera
- • Dress code is warm clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time - In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Quito.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Quito.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Quito..
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