Quilotoa Crater Lake Private Day Tour with Lunch

5.0 (23 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The best way to explore Quilotoa! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Memorable landscapes! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Don't waste time waiting for large-group-tours and avoid unnecessary crowds on this day trip. Stop anywhere you want during your journey and take unforgettable pictures with the most stunning Andes landscapes! Have the opportunity to visit a local indian market, where you will see different cultural interactions, and very varied local products. Do a very nice and challenging downhill hike into a charming volcanic crater and enjoy a real lifetime experience!! Make your visit to Quilotoa an unforgettable adventure!!

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ecuador Best Tours

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified English speaking guide
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Mules or horses ride (Optional)

Itinerary

Quito

5 min

This amazing and comfortable cultural private day trip starts at 8:00 a.m., from your hotel in Quito, driving through the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", and with a visit to the local indian Saquisili Market (Thursday)!
Cotopaxi Province

one hour

The drive to Quilotoa Lake displays stunning views of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of the Toachi River, many indigenous communities and farmlands. Before lunch, in the location known as “Huayra Pungo”, we will visit a local indigenous hut, where you will have the opportunity to interact with the inhabitants of the hut and perhaps, to learn few Kichwa words, which is the native language of this region!
Canon del Rio Toachi

20 min Admission included

After this especial life experience, sharing some minutes with local people, you'll have lunch at a local charming restaurant! Then we have the opportunity to visit the local and unique market of Zumbahua (Saturday), where we are able to see the ancestral trading system of exchanging goods without any currency, called trueque!
Laguna Quilotoa

2 hours Admission included

The tour includes a steep hike down into Quilotoa Crater, where is a sparkling-emerald-lake inside the extinct volcano, located at 3.600 meters above sea level (11,811 ft). The way back to the top, where the parking lot is located, takes about one hour, or there is an option of renting a mule or a horse, with a comfortable settle, to avoid the up-hill-way hike on your way back!!
Quito

2 hours

It is going to be very helpful and comfortable being on a private tour, due to the high altitude, so you'll be assisted by your tour guide at every moment, all day long, and especially you'll take your time in every activity to make this day trip the best lifetime experience in Ecuador! You will be back in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m., after having enjoyed the Andes at its purest!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Olympus Plaza
Hotel Principe Marcell
Torres de Suites Executive Suites & Residences
Wyndham Quito Airport
Hotel Cumanda
Hostal Terranova Quitumbe
Casa Gangotena
Los Alpes
Samariwasi Hotel Boutique
Hotel Rumipamba
Hotel Quito
Adamas House Hotel

and 175 more pickup points

You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 8:00 a.m.

Using your ticket

Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, cap or hat, gloves, sunglasses, walking sticks, backpack or handbag, comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, long trousers, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for entrance fees, snacks or drinks.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.