Admire the spectacular nature and beauty of the Quilotoa Lagoon on this day tour.

About this activity

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Small group: Limited to 15 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Natalia – Poland

Amazing quide- Jessica is the best!! Super cute and sweet, she was talking pictures of us and she also knows a lot of interesting stories. Super recommended

Kenneth – Canada

must see on your travels! prepare yourself for the hike up or get a mule it was quite the tru

Highlights

Enjoy a day outside of Quito with an experienced guide
Hike and explore a beautiful natural landscape
Learn about the surrounding community

Full description

Drive south from Quito to the Quilotoa area and visit its famous lagoon. Along the way, you'll admire the beautiful Andean landscape and stop at the Shalala viewpoint. Next, you'll visit the community viewpoint and descend to the lagoon. Once there, you'll have free time to hike and explore the area. You'll return on a path that connects the lagoon to the community viewpoint. It's an intense walk, so if you're not in good shape, simply climb on a mule that will pack you back to the viewpoint.

After a lunch break, you'll also stop at a Tigua craft workshop, famous for its colorful products, and visit the Toachi's Canon.

Includes

Transportation
Bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
Shalala viewpoint entrance
Quilotoa´s community entrance

Mule ride
Lunch

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you go

Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, park visitation may suffer changes without notice due to health security limitations

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Nearby sights

Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito