Las Lajas Sanctuary from Quito to Colombia. Second wonder of Colombia.
Joined 2021
Ecuador is a very religious country. His faith has crossed borders so much that the sanctuary of Las Lajas is visited daily by Catholic believers from Ecuador. People have great faith in the Virgin of Las Lajas and show their favors are the thousands of pictures that are stuck on the rocks around the church. It is almost a tradition that entire families visit the Sanctuary on more than one occasion.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel, airport, Apartment
Quito
I will pick you up from your hotel very early in the morning. Remembering, We have to drive for around 5 hours from quito until to get Las Lajas Sanctuary.
Las Lajas Sanctuary
We have to walk down from the parking lot, the acces to get to the church is not difficult. We can listen the service or walk arounc and take pictures.
There is a museum where we can see claypots parts of an old tribe there. We can walk in a small chapel under the main church with very pretty staingalsses.
If you need we can get some food here, there is not a big choice.
We could spend in this place between 1 or 2 hours easily. All depends on you.
Cable car
There is a cable car to enjoy the view of the Sanctuary from the cable car. It is a good way to avoid the walking up to get to the car.
If you choose to take the cable car, I will be waiting for you at the station to pick you up.
Tulcán cemetery with a topiary art
One We leave Las Lajas , We will go straight to the cemetery in Tulcan. The shapes made in cypress are really interesting , they are representing precolumbian art, animals and birds of Ecuador.
If you are hungry let me know to look for a place where We can get some of food.
Return to Quito
Once we finish our tour in Tulcan We start returning Quito, it will take 5 hours.
Quito
End of our service.
Ending Point
At your hotel or Where you tell me .
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation
Driver guide
Private transportation in cars with AC
Suzuki grand Vitara for 1 up to 3 clients
Kia Carnival for 1 up to 6 clients
Foton Toano for 7 up to 14 clients
Food, Drinks
Entrance fees
Cable car in Las Lajas Sanctuary US$ 6.00 dollars per person , one way.
Tour Important Information
This tour starts very early due to We are 5 hours far away of our destination.
Let me know when you are hungry to stop and get some of food.
It is not necessary to present passport when We cross the border between countries both in Ecuador and Colorombia . I suggest you to bring a copy because it is enough to present in police check points.
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
Joy D.
“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.
“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.
“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
$350/ per group
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