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Quilotoa Lagoon day trip
Quito, Ecuador
9 hours
Art & Culture
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Good for Groups
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Walking Tours
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Bus and Driving Tours
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Action Adventure
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Outdoor Exploration
Date
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What You Will Do
Drive in the middle of many volcanoes and discover why this region was baptized "The Avenue of the Volcanoes" by the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt. Andean mountains and green pastures are your companions on this journey. See local people who were descendants of Panzaleos (ancient civilization). Dare to taste a guinea pig that is roasted above hot charcoal, this meat is considered a delicacy to people who are living in the rural areas. Surprising yourself to see a beautiful water fill volcanic caldera. Do a hike down to the shore of the lagoon and feel the energy of this millenary lagoon that was the result of a volcanic eruption 800 years ago. Quilotoa lagoon is on the direction of Atahualpa's last resting place (the last Inca King).
What's Included?
- An English-speaking Certified Naturalist Guide (Tour Leader)-Chauffeur
- Admission to Quilotoa reserve
- Transportation Quito City - Quilotoa Lagoon - Quito City
What's Not Included?
- Travel insurance
- Lunch
- Mule back riding $10 USD per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Machachi
30 minutes
Depart from Quito and cross over one of the most commercial and cow-farm towns of Ecuador. This inter-Andean valley known as Machachi houses more than one economic activity. Machachi is surrounding by rose plantations, natural water factories and dairy shops. In July, an indigenous festival is celebrated each year. The festival is called “El Paseo del Chagra” or the Andean Cowboy Festival which was considered by the government an intangible cultural heritage of Ecuador. On the road, there is a view point to observe the mountains and some volcanoes which are part of the Andes mountain range.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Galapagos My World.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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