1-Day Quilotoa Lagoon Tour from Quito with Andean village visits

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the beautiful view of Quilotoa Lagoon from the viewpoint at the top
• 02 Explore Indigenous markets such as Pujilí on Wednesdays and Sundays, and Saquisilí on Thursdays
• 03 Get to know the engaging hand-painting workshops on sheep leather in Tigua
• 04 Take the hike to the shores of the lagoon, with the option to rent and navigate a kayak
• 05 Be impressed by the beautiful landscapes along this trip in the Andean mountain range

Set off early from Quito to Quilotoa Lagoon and take in the beautiful landscapes of the Andean region and the villages along the way. Meet a local family and learn about their daily life at this altitude, then admire the lagoon's beautiful turquoise colour inside the crater. This full-day experience also includes the rewarding challenge of returning from the lagoon's edge to the crater rim.

Upon arriving at the viewpoint, we will descend to the lagoon and appreciate this beauty from as close to its waters as possible.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Quito, Quilotoa Lake

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Journey to Quilotoa Lagoon

• We will leave Quito early in the morning to take advantage of the day and the sun's rays, allowing us to appreciate each site we visit.
• The trip lasts about 3 hours. We will stop at the homes of local people and at a market in the surrounding villages, depending on the day of the visit.
• Upon arriving at the viewpoint, we will descend to the lagoon and appreciate this beauty from as close to its waters as possible.
• After lunch, we will return to Quito.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Land transportation
• National licensed bilingual tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Meals and beverages
• Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Comfortable walking pants
• Long-sleeve shirts or T-shirts
• Windbreaker and waterproof jacket
• Scarf
• Sunblock
• Water for hydration
• Some candy or chocolate for the altitude
• Trekking poles
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Camera

Know before you go

• The lagoon is located at 3900 meters above sea level, so it is essential that you let us know the age of the passengers, whether or not you suffer from altitude problems, and your physical condition.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quito, Ecuador

Tour start

Quito, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.