Quilotoa Lake: Tour Quito to Quilotoa Lake and Toachi Canyon

Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador



Discover a lagoon inside a Volcano. Quilotoa is a community to discover Ecuador. Get to know the Toachi Canyon, formed in the last eruption of the Quilotoa Volcano. Traditional food and alpacas.

Quilotoa Lagoon and Toachi Canyon Private Tour from Quito

This private tour from Quito suits travelers interested in volcano landscapes, local culture, and wildlife encounters in Ecuador.

Highlights

  • Alpaca interaction
  • Private guided tour
  • Exploration of Ecuador’s popular volcanic landscapes

Description

The tour departs from Quito, offering views of volcanoes including Cotopaxi Volcano and insights into Ecuadorian customs. You will enter Toachi Canyon to observe geological effects from the Quilotoa Volcano eruption.

Visit the Zumbahua Community to learn about their culture and daily life. Walk around Quilotoa Lagoon, a crater lake formed within an extinct volcano.

Enjoy tasting traditional Ecuadorian cuisine in a unique restaurant located inside the volcano crater. The experience concludes with time spent photographing and interacting with alpacas on the moor.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Entrance to Toachi Canyon
  • Entrance to Quilotoa Lagoon and its viewpoints
  • Snack
  • Certified tourist guide
  • Photo opportunities with alpacas

Excludes

  • Tips
  • Additional personal expenses

Important Information

  • If located outside Quito, an additional payment is required. Contact the tour provider for details.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

Booking tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layers for variable weather conditions. The best time to visit is during the dry season for clearer views.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a private day tour from Quito that visits Quilotoa Lagoon, Toachi Canyon, and local communities, focusing on volcanic landscapes and native wildlife in Ecuador.
Quilotoa Lagoon is located in the Ecuadorian Andes within the Quilotoa volcanic crater.
Yes, the tour includes opportunities to interact with alpacas and observe native wildlife in the region.
The tour includes private transportation through volcanic scenery, including views of Cotopaxi Volcano, from Quito to Quilotoa Lake.
You will visit the Zumbahua Community to learn about their lifestyle and customs.
Yes, the tour explores volcanic landscapes, Toachi Canyon, and native wildlife, making it ideal for nature lovers.
Toachi Canyon is near Quilotoa and showcases the geological effects of the Quilotoa Volcano's eruption.
There is a walking segment around Quilotoa Lagoon, suitable for most fitness levels.
The tour can be done year-round, but checking weather conditions in Ecuador is recommended.
You can book the tour through the activity page; check the website for current availability and hours.

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