Quilotoa Volcano: Crater and Emerald-Turquoise Lagoon Quilotoa Volcano: Crater and Emerald Turquoise Lagoon
ID: GYG1383484-2114222
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Land: Ecuador
Duur:
10:00 uren
Beschrijving
Discover the volcanic crater of Quilotoa and its turquoise lagoon. Trekking, visit to the indigenous community of Tigua, and vantage point of the Toachi's Canon. Transportation and bilingual tour guide included.
Your adventure begins very early with the departure from Quito, heading for the mythical Avenue of the Volcanoes, where you can enjoy the stunning views of the Cotopaxi, Los Ilinizas, and Rumiñahui mountains silhouetted against the Andean sky.
The first stop takes you to a traditional house in the páramo, where you'll learn about guinea pig breeding up close and discover its deep cultural significance for the indigenous communities of the Ecuadorian highlands.
Continuing the tour, you'll reach the highlight of the day: the Quilotoa Lagoon, after a great excursion through a spectacular volcanic crater with blue-green waters produced by natural sulfur. According to local legend, the gods Quilotoa and Toachi fought here for the reflection of the sky in the lagoon. You'll have free time to trek to its vantage points and take unforgettable photos of the landscape.
Afterwards, you'll visit a craft workshop in the Tigua Community, famous for its colorful paintings that tell stories of indigenous ancestral traditions. Before returning, you'll stop at the imposing Toachi River Canyon, a natural formation 30 km long and 100 meters deep, sculpted by ancient volcanic eruptions.
The day concludes with a comfortable return trip to Quito, with direct drop-off at your hotel.
Hoogtepunten
- Discover unique turquoise waters in Ecuador's most photographed volcanic crater
- Volcano views in one day: Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, and Rumiñahui
- Discovering local communities, not just the landscape: tourism with a real impact
- This tour combines three experiences in one: lagoon, museum, and descent to the lagoon
- Photography in the Toachi Canyon: 100 meters deep, epic views
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
This sightseeing tour includes a hike on the Quilotoa Volcano, so an adequate level of fitness and optimal clothing are required.
INCLUDED
- Tourism transportation from Quito to Zumbahua - Quito
- Road accident insurance
- Bilingual tour guide
- Admission ticket to Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
- Quilotoa Lagoon
- Hike along the lagoon trails
- Visit to the Tigua craft workshop
- Visit a traditional dwelling in the moorland
- Tourism transportation
- The most incredible sightseeing tour ever
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Costs of extra drinks or food for the tourist.
- Admission to places or activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Gratuities for the tour guide (optional)
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
