Quilotoa Cultural Hike
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Highly trained staff
Certified guide.
Transportation in excellent condition.
Varied menu.
Menu for vegetarians and vegans.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Laguna Quilotoa
This impressive lagoon was formed in the crater of an inactive volcano and is one of the most beautiful and visited places in the country. On the tour, you will be able to observe the bottom of the lagoon from the viewpoint. We descend to the lagoon, where you can rent a kayak for a tour around the lagoon (not included in the tour). After the ascent we have lunch and return to Quito
Canon del Rio Toachi
This stunning canyon is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty, unique geological formations, and the opportunity for various outdoor activities.
What‘s Included
Certified guide
Private transportation
Lunch
Breakfast
Gratuities
Options
Quilotoa Cultural Hike
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
249coralier,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lagoon was absolutely beautiful. Joel, our guide, shared very interesting and useful information that helped us better understand the place. He was also very supportive during this challenging hike. Highly recommended!
Amazing
caritomaribelc,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended! The tour very organized and wonderful, I enjoyed the trip very much!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 I hope to return to Ecuador Quito 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Packed a lot into 1 day!
19jog,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour to get the most out of one day! Anthony and Ramio were great, anthony had great English and I really appreciated him explaining both in Spanish and English. We stopped at an indigenous house where we learnt about the foods and got to see the houses, then the lake (the descent and ascent is hard- but I went halfway down and just chilled to enjoy the view), and lunch was great, and then we got to see a canyon which broke up the trip nicely. It was a great day- we packed a lot in!
Quilotoa Adventure!
66eleazars,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was spectacular! David; our guide taught us a lot about history/culture during the trip. Eye! The climb of the Lake to the surface is difficult... I did it and completed the full adventure!
Excellent tour with very good treatment from the guides
marthanpbk,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Joel to Quilatoa. The guide was very friendly and took care of the whole group during the walk. I liked the view to the market and the walk, also the views from the road. Thank you very much.
Superb day to the lagoon of Quilotoa
635salom g,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day! The breakpoints were very interesting and the highlight of the show the Quilotoa Lagoon!! It’s just beautiful. Thanks to Joel and Alex for accompanying us on this day. Joel's explanations were very clear and interesting. I recommend.
Ecuador is wonderful
marianas606,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most beautiful places in Quito. It's really amazing and beautiful. Guide Joel was sensational, explained every detail of the culture and the city. Your knowledge is incredible. OTIMO guide!
Laguna Quilotoa with the guide Joel
494alessandrau,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Laguna Quilota tour with the guide Joelito and the driver Romiro was very nice! The guide explained many interesting things about the place and history of Ecuador! I recommend it!
Very good experience
matteoc85sp,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour to the Quilotoa Lagoon. Our guide Joel was very friendly and communicative, explained everything precisely. Besides that, the places are amazing
Worth it!
Sherpa51982725870,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quilotoa is a must see when visiting Ecuador! Going down was super easy a bit steep, but man hiking back up to the parking lot was killer! Be mentally prepared if you go all the way down to the lake. If you choose not to the views were just as great at the top or halfway. I paid $10 for mule ride back up, but felt so bad the mule and person handling the mule were sooo tired. It gets quite hot! I wouldn't change a thing I did though!
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