Quilotoa Lagoon and Baños city in 2 days

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About this activity

Visit the Ecuador highlands and see many Andean landscapes on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Little by little, you will discover different cultures and customs. Our eyes will be attracted by extensive plantations of barley, potatoes, turnips, oats and maybe on the way you will dare to savor a delicious and exotic guinea pig. Do one of the best activities in Ecuador; hiking in the middle of the Quilotoa Crater and feel a special connection with Pacha Mama (Mother Nature).

Spend a nice day in the adventure capital of Ecuador. Walking on the old road used for many locals to cross over from the amazon region to highlands. Your adrenaline will flow when you go from one side to another over rivers either by ziplining or in Tarabita (cable car). If you dare, in a short time you will be under one of the 8 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The crystalline waterfalls will purify your soul and desire you to stay in this place forever.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Galapagos My World

Ages: Infants (3–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: History - Culture - Tourist Information
Included: 1-night accommodation in a standard hotel
Included: Breakfast
Included: Entrance fees for the activities describe in the program
Included: An English-speaking Certified Naturalist Guide-Chauffeur

Not included

Not included: Meals not described in the itinerary
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Tips at your criteria

Itinerary

Day 1 · From Quito City - Pujili City - Zumbahua Town - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños City

Quito

3 hours

Star a full day from Quito city to explore the timeless beauty and Quilotoa crater located at 12,467 feet. You can be as active or relaxed as you like. Enjoy the Ecuador’s famous water-fill crater, with its commanding view of lagoon in the western Andes mountain range, the remnant of an ancient volcano. Quilotoa offers a wide variety of activities from which to choose: hiking, kayaking, photography or just enjoy this peaceful place. On the way to Quilotoa you will enjoy a scenic view about different elevations and volcanoes. Learn more about Ecuadorian Kichwa communities, local markets and customs, then get a taste of local flavors in one of the restaurants of the community.
Pujili

45 min

On the way to the lagoon, we pass through a small city called Pujili. The city of Pujili is very famous for its indigenous festivals where the main character is the Pujili dancer. In this town where the majority of its population is indigenous, we usually stop for a moment to admire the dynamism of its merchants who take over the food market to offer the basic food to its inhabitants.
Tigua

45 min

Also, we can stop and share with people of the communities. We will stop in a small gallery to observe handicrafts, paintings, masks that capture the Mother Earth or Pacha Mama. Also, the scenic view shows up a big extension of barley, potatoes, wheat, lupines, ocas and more plantations.
Stop 4

45 min

Close to Quilotoa lagoon, we will observe one of the largest parish town in this region, called Zumbahua. This place homes true indigenous population who conserve ancestral traditions. Also, gives place to one of the oldest Andean Indigenous market which the best day to admire this market is on Saturdays.
Laguna Quilotoa

3 hours Admission included

Upon arrival, we prepare our small back pack to start the descent. We walk down on a coiled trail for approximately 40 minutes. On the road, we observe the lagoon with different colors which is perfect to do photography. By arriving in the lagoon, we can walk around of this or rent kayaks to navigate on the sulfur water of the lacuna.

The ascent, we will start road up from the lower part of the lagoon until arrive in the viewpoint. We walk up approximately for 60 minutes or so. This will depend on your physical condition. However, this tourist attraction offers mule back riding rent with an extra cost, in case you don't feel ready for the climb up.
Banos

Passing by

Upon returning to the upper part of the lagoon, we will take a break to lunch. After this, we will continue our drive to the city of Baños. Baños sits at the foot of an active intimidant volcano.

Overnight at La Floresta, a 3-star hotel

Day 2 · Baños city - The Tree House - The Devil’s Cauldron Waterfall - Bride's Veil Waterfall - Quito City

Banos

45 min

We drive up to the tree house from where we can see the majestic volcano with woman's soul "Mama Tungurahua" (Weather allows).
La Casa del Arbol

45 min Admission included

Enjoy the swing of the end of the world, a swing that is above 7,545 feet above sea level. This swing will transport us to our childhood, even though its magnitude has no relationship with the swing we remembered, rather it is for adult people with a child's soul.
Cascada el Manto de la Novia

one hour Admission included

Next stop, we will be at the bride's mantle, named for the color that causes the water to fall, cross over the Agoyan river by Tarabita
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

Embrace and experience one of the most impressive waterfalls in South America known as the Devil's Cauldron. The 80-meter waterfall high with a volume about 3,000 m³ of water per second that falls into a kind of giant pot. A descent hike will lead us to be in contact with this impressive waterfall. Capture with your camera incredible postcards of this wonderful tourist attraction.
Quito

Passing by

Drive back to Quito City

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Le Parc Hotel
Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve
Wyndham Quito Airport
Mercure Alameda Quito
Casa Gangotena
Wyndham Garden Quito
Mariscal Sucre Airport
Chakana Hotel Boutique
Adamas House Hotel
Hilton Colon Quito
Hotel Finlandia

and 5 more pickup points

We offer pick-up travellers from the Quito airport (No extra cost)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.