Quilotoa Day Trip in 1 Day – Full Day Tour From Quito

On the Quilotoa Day Trip, venture into a volcanic crater that will surprise you with its turquoise lake

The Quilotoa Day Trip is the best way to discover the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake in a single day from Quito with our guided tour, surrounded by high peaks and breathtaking views. Several activities are available, ideal for nature lovers, such as hiking along the rim of the Quilotoa Crater or simply admiring the view from the lookout point. For the more adventurous, there is the option of renting kayaks and exploring the calm waters of the crater from a unique perspective.

If you’re looking to escape from your daily routine and discover one of Ecuador’s most beautiful destinations, this is the place for you. You’ll experience the magic of the Quilotoa Crater, a natural spectacle that changes the color of the water depending on the sunlight and the weather. Here you can also learn about the indigenous culture of the Ecuadorian Andes and especially meet the last Indigenous Guardians of the Quilotoa Lake.  If you’re looking for even more adventure, check out our Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Chimborazo Tour. Here you’ll find a guaranteed adrenaline-filled adventure while you tour various places in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Highlights

• Quilotoa Crater: This incredible turquoise lagoon inside the crater is the main destination of our tour.
• Views of Quilotoa: The incredible views that this panoramic view of the nearby volcanoes and mountains offers on clear days.
• Cultural experience: The Cotopaxi region has its cultural charm in the residents and traditional daily life.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1Explore the indigenous market of Saquisili or Pujili

   

   Discover the indigenous market of Saquisilí or Pujilí. In Saquisilí on Thursdays or Pujilí on Sundays, we'll see Andean culture as you explore stalls filled with traditional crafts, agricultural products, and textiles. Experience the unique atmosphere of each market, where the local community gathers to exchange products and keep their cultural heritage alive.

2. Stop 2Visit an indigenous family

   

   Visiting an indigenous family before arriving at the Laguna is a unique and authentic experience that allows you to get to know the local culture of the Ecuadorian Andes. The residents will receive all visitors with hospitality and you will be able to ask about their daily life living at an incredible altitude in we stop them Andean.

3. Stop 3Stop in the community of Tigua

   

   The charming community of Tigua in the Ecuadorian Andes is very famous for the creation of its goat leather paintings, which show us pictures of daily rural life and some legends that are told about Tigua, this town shows us the unique opportunity to Explore workshops by local artists.

4. Stop 4Toachi Canyon viewpoint

   

   Our main visiting point will be the Quilotoa lagoon, before walking to the bottom of the lagoon or to the edge of the crater we will have our lunch at a local restaurant with an incredible visit to the lagoon. Through these incredible trails you will enjoy impressive views of the Ecuadorian Andes and the turquoise lagoon in the crater, an adventure that connects with nature and offers you the opportunity to explore a unique landscape.

5. Stop 5Quilotoa lake

   

   We will arrive and go to the edge of the Quilotoa crater, here we will have a spot to take beautiful photographs of the Quilotoa crater, we will also have time to go down to the bottom of the Quilotoa lake, you have the option of kayaking in the green lake of Quilotoa, then trekking back to the edge.

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