Near the Andean mountains is the Quilotoa volcano with a height of 3800 meters above sea level. It is one of the natural wonders of Ecuador. In the crater of this volcano there is a lagoon, which is why it has many minerals which cause its emerald color to constantly change.
On the tour to Quilotoa you will be accompanied by a specialized guide and with him you will know the typical indigenous markets such as the Saquisilí market, Zumbahua and Pujilí (this depends on the day of the tour), located in areas near the volcano. In addition, you will discover the Zumbahua canyon, indigenous peoples and a community called Shalala which is known for its crafts.
10 hours
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Plaza Foch, 170143 Quito, Ecuador between Foch and Reina Victoria streets corner, in front of the Juan Valdéz Restaurant - At 07:00 a.m.
Plaza San Blas, 170136 Quito, Ecuador, Pichincha and Caldas streets - At 07:20 a.m.
Plaza Foch, 170143 Quito, Ecuador between Foch and Reina Victoria streets corner, in front of the Juan Valdéz Restaurant - At 5:00 p.m.
Plaza San Blas, 170136 Quito, Ecuador, Pichincha and Caldas streets - At 5:20 p.m.
About this tour
Our excursion begins at 7:00 am at the meeting point which is at Magic Bean. From there we move to the south of Quito < b>for approximately 2:30 hours where we will visit Saquisilí on Thursdays, Zumbahua on Saturdays and Pujilí on Sundays. All of these cities have local artisan markets to visit.
The city of Saquisilí is known because the great market is held in its eight squares. There you can find pots, pans, electronic products, herbal remedies, livestock or agricultural products.
The town of Zumbahua is located in the Ecuadorian Andes, In its market you can find native paintings, textile products, ceramics, leather and fruits. You will have the opportunity to appreciate the life and culture of the people who live in this place.
In the town of < b>Pujilí is known for the market that takes place on Sundays, its pottery and ceramics, its great variety of fruits, vegetables and especially its fabrics.
Once we finished our visit to some of the markets, we headed towards Quilotoa. We will take a walking tour until we reach an emerald lagoon, located inside a crater of the volcano with a height of 3,800 m named Quilotoa. Within the lagoon there are springs, which from the shore can be perceived as bubbling trails that rise to the surface. On the tour we will enjoy the different viewpoints and we will be able to take the best photographs of this wonderful landscape.
Later We will visit Shalala, a community known for its crafts where the guide will give us an explanation of the importance of this place. Next, we will have time to go to lunch and then visit the Tigua indigenous community. Artists are born here who capture the indigenous experience in the Andean moors in the stuffed leather of sheep.
Around 3:00 pm we begin on the way to Quito, where our transportation will leave us at Magic Bean.
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What's included
- Transportation from Quito to Quilotoa - Quito
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
Not included
- Entrance to Quilotoa
- Extra meals and drinks
Rates
From
USD 99
Quilotoa Volcano Excursion
From
USD 78
Group Service Includes: Transportation from Quito to Quilotoa - Quito
The bilingual guide
Lunch
Starts 07:00
7 hours
Español, English
Operates: Thursday, Sunday
Cotopaxi And Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour
From
USD 180
n this Tour we will enjoy two volcanoes on the same day !!
Start in the morning from the agreed starting points, we begin our tour to the slopes of the wonderful Cotopaxi Volcano, where we will make a short walk inside the National Park, after this we will visit the Quilotoa Volcano, this impressive volcano has in its crater a captivating lagoon Turquoise color, we will make a small walk around the volcano since this lagoon offers us one of the best and most photographed landscapes in the country, you can not miss it !!
Starts 07:00
10 hours
Español, English
Operates: Thursday
CANCELACION
48hs Before The Trip
