Quilotoa Crater: Unforgettable Emerald Lake Journey from Quito
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At three hours from Quito we find the Ecological Reserve Los Ilinizas where one of its main attractions is the turquoise lagoon that is located in the crater of Quilotoa, the wonderful landscapes make this tourist attraction an experience that you can not miss if you are in Ecuador.
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Sprung520, 12/4/2025 10:26:32 PM
We got picked up at our hotel in the morning. Our tour guide Irene was amazing. She gave us a lot information about Ecuador, Quito, the culture, the volcanos and the people. We really enjoyed our trip although the hike from the lagoon back was a little bit strenuous. We could highly recommended this tour. And big thanks to Irene!
hogera2025, 11/21/2025 8:54:49 PM
All I can say is WOW! This is my 2nd tour with Veronica and she somehow gave a better one than the first. She's informative, happy, and truly enjoys what she does so it really makes the whole experience unforgettable. Out of all the tours I've taken she's my favourite guide! I also have to give our driver Patricio a lot of credit for being so pleasant and driving long hours while doing it comfortably and safely. Honestly can't recommend these 2 enough!
X5910WYdanc, 11/7/2025 9:36:40 AM
Great tour. Spent the morning seeing several indigenous sites with opportunity for some souvenirs. Total 3 hours spent at Quilotoa with some amazing views. Jessica & Eric were a great team.
D799BQshaunc, 11/2/2025 3:06:40 PM
Irene is very friendly and an amazing guide! We felt cared for and had a very fun time! Quilotoa is very beautiful and breathtaking~~ a very tough hike for the unseasoned, but it's worth it!
660vickif, 10/24/2025 8:39:15 PM
Irene was our saviour! We had booked with another company for a 2 day trip to Banos. They transferred us to Quito tours with no information. Irene got the problem worked out and got us to Banos. Irene is full of positive energy and really knows her stuff. Thank you so much Irene for coming through for us!
Q3124JEleonardoe, 10/23/2025 7:55:19 PM
The experience over pass my expectations, very good tour to do, Alejandro was my Tourist guide, really friendly and he know how to explain everything nice and clear will definitely book my next tour with him
Mara_M, 10/23/2025 7:41:29 PM
We had a wonderful day with a variety of experiences and Alejandro was a fantastic guide! We highly recommend this trip.
tlior95, 10/21/2025 11:53:08 PM
We had an absolutely wonderful tour with this company! Our guide, Irene, was fantastic! knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience truly memorable. The views were absolutely stunning, and the open-top bus made the journey even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was great throughout. Highly recommend this tour!
P1970LXstevew, 10/19/2025 9:48:04 PM
A great day. The lake is stunning and Diana was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. We also enjoyed the lunch and the visits to the farm and the art shop.
B1971FTpatriciam, 10/19/2025 2:22:24 PM
It was a lovely experienc werwe we had the opportunity the see magnificentlandscapes and get acquainted with the way of life of people from the highlands. We also visited an art gallery at Tigua , the place where most of the masks used during traditional celebrations are fabricated by hand, to finally get to the crater of Quilotoa volcano. The views the the turqouise waters are astonishing, and our guide Fernando did his best to provide information of interest to all the participants.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What to bring: Jacket, hat, scarf, sunglasses, hiking shoes, sunscreen. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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