QUILOTOA LAKE VISITE
Easy Level
3814 m
1 day
The Quilotoa is a crater in the form of a caldera with a lagoon 3 kilometers wide and 250 meters deep that was formed by the collapse of this volcano, followed by an eruption approximately 812 years ago, which produced a pyroclastic flow and flows of mud that reached the Pacific Ocean, which deposited volcanic ash through the air along the Andes, dissolved
minerals gave it the very particular emerald green color, in addition to
presenting fumaroles at the bottom of the lake that make it a unique tourist attraction, additionally we can have direct contact with the indigenous community of Quilotoa.
Day Program
- Departure from Quito towards Quilotoa
- En route visit to the traditional Market of Pujilí and Gallery of painters of the community
- of Tigua
- Visit of the community of Quilotoa and the viewpoint
- Descent to the lagoon of Quilotoa
- Relax time at the lagoon
- Ascend the lagoon of Quilotoa (walk or mule)
- Artisanal community center
- Return to Quito or to your destination
- Private transport.
- National guide certified by MIN TOUR in the following languages (Spanish, English, French)
- Lunch
- Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Quick-drying trousers
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Gloves
- Thermos flask with water
- Additional meals
- Additional (alcoholic) drinks
- Cost of activities not included in the budget or described in the programme
- Travel insurance
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Comfortable trousers
- Shorts, 2 or more pairs
- Walking trainers
- Warm jacket and jumper
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Small rucksack (waterproof)
- Mosquito repellent
- Bags for equipment, clothes, documents.
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Hat or cap
- Plastic water bottle
- Towel
- Passport and/or original ID