From Quito: Quilotoa Lagoon Day Trip with Guide & Pickup

Discover the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon on a day trip from Quito. Visit the indigenous community of Tigua, stop at the Toachi River viewpoint, and descend to the shores of the lagoon.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Quito and head south along the Avenida de los Volcanes. Weather permitting, admire views of hills and volcanoes such as Pasochoa, Corazón, Cotopaxi, and Ilinizas. Pass through the town of Pujilí and continue to the indigenous community of Tigua, famous for its Andean indigenous-themed crafts. Visit an artisan workshop to observe these works of art up close.

Continue to the Zumbahua Community and stop at the viewpoint of the Toachi River. Next, head to the viewpoint of the lagoon and admire the entire crater of the extinct volcano and the large lagoon of turquoise color and other shades of green and blue of Quilotoa.

Begin your walk with your guide and descend until you reach the shores of this beautiful lagoon. Enjoy some free time to take a boat or kayak ride in its waters (not included).

After the fun, take the way back and ascend to the starting point. Upon arrival, your guide will recommend you and give you the necessary time to have lunch. After recovering your strength, head to another entrance to the lagoon in the community of Shalalá to visit its viewpoint and have another angle and the last view of this jewel embedded in the mountains. In the afternoon, return to Quito and get dropped off at your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.