Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking
Joined 2021
Ecuador is the second country with the most volcanoes in South America. One of those volcanoes has formed a beautiful emerald lake inside. The indigenous community shows its culture mainly in its clothing and food. Another interesting thing is the Quichua language, which is the dominant language on the site. On the way, impressive landscapes will surround us. During the entire journey the weather will be changing. The local people farming and cultivating is a unique attraction
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel, apartment, house.
- We will ask for you at the front desk staff or concierge. We will be there 5 minutes before starting the tour.
Tigua painting town and gallery
In the town of Tigua on the way to Zumbahua, we find Julio Toaquiza, well known in the artistic environment as the initiator of the TIGUA technique.
He represents in his job the daily life of the community .
Quilotoa Lake
Una vez en quilotoa la vista del volcán desde el mirador es super especial. No hay quien no se admire de la belleza de este coloso.
Walk to the lake or around the crater
If you like hiking, Quilotoa offers you some paths. One can go down to touch the water of the lagoon and of course the return will be quite strong.
You can rent a horse to go up.
Another walk is around the crater, which takes 6 hours. In this case we do it one hour there and one hour back.
Lunch
Lunch time , We can skip if your prefer
Return
Times are accurate.
Ending Point
We will end the tour dropping you off at your hotel , apartment.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Driver guide
Private transportation SUV if your group is up to 3 people.
Van for 10 people if your group is more than 3 people .
Per person
Food ( 20 dollars each)
Drinks
Entrance fees ( 2 dollars each)
Horses ( 10 dollars each)
Tour Important Information
* We can start the tour before if you wish. I set a starting time but you can advise me to start early.
* Weather can affect the experience.
* Walking is up to you, We can walk few to see the lake from the top or walking around and have different views of thi lake.
*Let me know if you would like to have lunch or returning earlier .
* This tour takes 3 hours driving from Quito to get Quilotoa and 3 hours from Quilotoa to get Quito.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide in all of Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Gustavo T.
Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music.
I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city.
I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing.
Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.
Reviews
“We saw everything! ”
Gustavo is an excellent guide. He asked us about our interests and planned the day around those. We got to see the cloud forest from the cable car, we saw an orchid farm, hummingbirds, how chocolate is made and had a nice local lunch. He is very knowledgeable on the history and all of the animals. We absolutely recommend him !
Gustavo T.
Dear Joy Thanks for your words . Your are great people . It sounds nice you enjoyed this part of Ecuador Gus
Joy D.
Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.
“Gustavo is amazing!”
We saw everything at our own pace he customized the tours to our preferences. I had a fall at the hotel and he found me a physical therapist, doctors and lent us his own wheelchair. I can’t wait to return when I’m healthy and travel with him again. 5/5!
Gustavo T.
Dear Joy and Dimitri The best for you . I invite both of you to return and visit the rest of Ecuador . Gus
Pam B.
Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.
“Customized Tour Was Fabulous”
My family and I had a wonderful day with Gustavo (Gus). He worked with us to plan a perfect day traveling around Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cuicocha Cotacachi Cayapas, and Pegucha volcano waterfalls. His English is excellent and he shared an extensive amount of culture, history, geography, and current events with us on his beautiful country. His driving is great and he was very flexible and personable. We highly recommend Gus to anyone looking to learn about and enjoy Ecuador. Thanks for a fantastic day, Gus and happy new year to you and your family!
Gustavo T.
Hi Pam I want to say “ thank you “ All of your family are great people . It was a big pleasure to show you some of my country . I hope you can return to visit the rest of Ecuador Have a great year Gus
$250/ per group
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Quito and its old town with the cable car.
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Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.
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Transfer in- First sensation of Ecuador
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