Quilotoa Crater Lake and Indian Market Private Tour
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Ecuador Best Tours, Mariana de Jesus St. E7-8 and La Pradera St. La Pradera Neighborhood, close to La Carolina Park, Quito 170518 Ecuador
This cultural day trip starts at 07h00, driving through the avenue of the volcanoes, and with a visit to a local indigenous market at the Saquilisilí Village (Thursday).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador
Visit To Pujili Market (Any day), or Saquisili Market (Thursday), or Zumbahua Market (Saturday).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
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 house and, maybe, to learn some Kichwa words, the native language of the region.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
Lunch at a beautiful local Restaurant.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
After this special experience sharing some time with them, 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!
The tour includes a steep hike down into the Quilotoa Lake, a sparkling emerald lake inside the extinct volcano crater, located at 3.600 meters above sea level. The way back to the top, where the parking area is, takes one hour, or there is an option of renting a mule or a horse with a comfortable settle for your way back! It is very helpful to be well prepared for the high altitude, so we recommend to go through an acclimatization process a night before, at least at 2.800 meters, it means, at the city of Quito!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
We will be back in Quito approximately at 17h00, after having enjoyed this unforgettable life experience!
Duration: 5 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ecuador Best Tours, Mariana de Jesus St. E7-8 and La Pradera St. La Pradera Neighborhood, close to La Carolina Park, Quito 170518 Ecuador
This cultural day trip starts at 07h00, driving through the avenue of the volcanoes, and with a visit to a local indigenous market at the Saquilisilí Village (Thursday).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador
Visit To Pujili Market (Any day), or Saquisili Market (Thursday), or Zumbahua Market (Saturday).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
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 house and, maybe, to learn some Kichwa words, the native language of the region.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
Lunch at a beautiful local Restaurant.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
After this special experience sharing some time with them, 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!
The tour includes a steep hike down into the Quilotoa Lake, a sparkling emerald lake inside the extinct volcano crater, located at 3.600 meters above sea level. The way back to the top, where the parking area is, takes one hour, or there is an option of renting a mule or a horse with a comfortable settle for your way back! It is very helpful to be well prepared for the high altitude, so we recommend to go through an acclimatization process a night before, at least at 2.800 meters, it means, at the city of Quito!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
We will be back in Quito approximately at 17h00, after having enjoyed this unforgettable life experience!
Duration: 5 minutes
Included
- Private transportation
- Certified English speaking guide
- Mentioned itinerary and visits
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
Not included
- Drinks
- Breakfast
- Extra expenses
- Mules or horses ride
- IVA (only Ecuadorians)
- Not specified visits
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
- It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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