Volcano Trekking and Scenic Adventure in Quilotoa
Overview
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This tour takes you to explore three fascinating destinations in Ecuador: Quilotoa, Tigua, and Toachi. Ideal for adventurers. Begin with a hike around the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, famous for its emerald-green lagoon, with options for kayaking or mule rides. Then, visit Tigua, a picturesque village with traditional art, where you can admire cave paintings and wooden masks. The tour culminates at the Toachi Canyon, a geological fault over 2,000 years old, ideal for geology and photography lovers. A unique experience that combines nature, culture, and geology.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Quito
Departure time: Approximately 8:00 AM from Quito. During the journey, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and observe several volcanoes, some active and others extinct: Cotopaxi (active, one of the country's tallest and most iconic volcanoes), Pasochoa (extinct), and Rumiñahui (extinct volcano with an impressive rock formation).
Quilotoa
Visit a Local's House: A visit to Don Julián's house allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Andean inhabitants, at over 3,500 meters above sea level. The presence of the guinea pig is notable, an animal that, according to local beliefs, protects against negative energies. You can also see plantations of Andean tubers, such as potatoes, and other agricultural products.
What‘s Included
Quilotoa fee entrance $2 per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Professional Tour Guide
Meals
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Volcano Trekking and Scenic Adventure in Quilotoa
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent cultural and scenic tour
daniellel756,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent full day trip with a very knowledgeable and interactive guide who spoke very good English. Picked us up at our hotel. We had 6 people in our group including 2 children. Everyone enjoyed the different stops. Perfect to get a taste of the local culture and natural beauty of the region. The hike to crater lake was challenging but optional. The guide took lots of photos and videos for us. The only negative was the length of time spent traveling, as quilotoa was 3 hours from Quito and there was bad traffic on the way back. Still highly recommend!
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