1 day tour

Full Day Excursion In Quilotoa Emerald Lagoon - Shared Group

$ 65 .00 USD

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Full Day Excursion In Quilotoa Emerald Lagoon - Shared Group

This tour includes:

Meals

Lunch

Guide

Spanish - English guide

Transport

Touristic Bus

Not included:

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Full Day Excursion In Quilotoa Emerald Lagoon - Shared Group

  • Day 1 Excursion In Quilotoa Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Excursion In Quilotoa Lagoon

      Departure from la Mariscal 7:15 am (Juan Leon Mera and Foch streets corner) / SAN BLAS SQUARE 7:30 am. 


      A couple of hours away from Quito in the capital of the Province of Cotopaxi, canton Latacunga we have 2 very important indigenous real markets in the area, which exchange products from tropical areas and products from the Andes.


      In this 1-day tour on a shared basis, we will visit these markets, Thursday Saquisilรญ market and Sunday Pujilรญ market, to then reach the highest point of the highlands 3800m (12467.19 feet) where we will visit an indigenous hut in the highlands to know part of their daily life.


      As we begin our descent, we will arrive at the community of Tigua. Most of its people live from agriculture, livestock, handicrafts, and painting, the last two of which have made them famous artists around the world, with brightly colored wooden sculptures of animal faces and paintings on sheepskin. 


      We are just a step away from our destination, and on the way, we have an obligatory stop to take pictures at the viewpoint of the Toachi River Canyon. The Quilotoa lagoon is inside a volcanic crater, its emerald-colored water impacts all its visitors. Because of the tranquility of its environment is very visited by people who practice yoga, and meditation, and many couples have engagements and get married in the place.


      In our 1-day tour, we will visit the communityโ€™s lookout point that has its access to the crater and we can reach the lagoon. Adventure lovers can practice kayaking at 3914 m (12.841.21 ft) and the more adventurous can swim in its cold waters.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience. Underaged must be accompanied by an adult.

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