Full-Day Quilotoa Lake Hiking Tour from Quito

This one-day Ecuadorian cultural tour takes you to one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ecuador and South America, the amazing Laguna Quilotoa, and its surrounding villages and markets.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador

Start your day with a visit to the famous local market of Saquisilí. On Sundays, when the market is closed, you'll visit the first missionary church in Ecuador, located in Pujili. Continuing on, you'll pass through the indigenous villages of the area which provide a fantastic chance to witness true Ecuadorian culture.

Arriving at the spectacular Laguna Quilotoa, you'll hike down to the Laguna and back in a stunning 45 min hike down and 1-hour hike up. It is possible to hire mules for part of the trek. Paying special attention to the culture and rural life of indigenous Andean people, this trip is a wonderful opportunity to see the beauty of Ecuador in all of its forms.

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07:00 - Depart from meeting point.

09:30 - Explore Saquisili/Pujili (Thursday/Sunday) and visit a native family.

10:30 - Depart to Laguna Quilotoa

13:00 - Begin descent to the Laguna

14:00 - Explore the Laguna shore

14:30 - Begin ascent to the Laguna viewpoint / mules rent $8 *optional

15:30 - Lunch (included)

16:30 - Arrive to Tigua Art community gallery

19:00 - Return to “Magic Bean“ restaurant (Juan Leon Mera and Mariscal Foch).

Duration: 8 hours