Departure: Thursday & Sunday (shared tour) / every day (private tour) Nearby the Andean mountains there is an emerald coloured lagoon, located inside a volcano crater with a height of 3800 meters (12,467 ft) named Quilotoa. Its geography allows us to walk down from the edge of the crater to the base where the lake is located. The minerals in the water make the lagoon a spectacle of different tones: green, turquoise and blue. Let yourself be amazed by the Quilotoa lagoon. Active 85% Culture 60% Nature 100% Relax 10% Itinerary From Quito you head South to the Quilotoa area. The drive passes through Zumbahua canyon and tons of indigenous towns and farmlands. Depending on the day of your trip you will pay a visit to either Saquisilí (Thursdays), Zumbahua (Saturdays) or Pujilí (Sundays) for the local market or check out one of the small towns on non-market days. When you arrive to the entrance of the Quilotoa lake you will walk down to the shore of the lake where you can go kayaking or just enjoy the landscape. The ascent you can do walking or you can rent mules. After lunch in the village you will return to Quito, where you will arrive at the end of the afternoon. As the weather of Quilotoa is unpredictable, we recommend to bring warm and waterproof clothing with you. It is recommendable to be acclimatized at 2500 meters (8,202 ft) for at least 2 days before doing this tour. Included and excluded Included: Lunch Activities as described in the itinerary Bilingual guide Transport Permit Ilinizas Ecological Reserve Not included: Optional mules rent (±$10 p.p.) Contribution to the community Tips Personal expenses What to bring? For this tour we recommend to bring the following: Sunscreen and sunglasses Hat or lightweight scarf Rain and windproof jacket Layered clothing Hiking boots Camera Water and snacks Price Prices 2020 Shared tour USD $50 p.p. Private tour Passengers Price per person Total price 1 $230 $230 2 $125 $250 3 $100 $300 4 $95 $380 5 $85 $425 6 $75 $450 Contact us for special group prices (more than 6 passengers). BOOK NOW! Contact us Book this tour now, or send us a message for more information, availability and prices! Your name* Your email* Your message* This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
