Itinerary:

This amazing and comfortable cultural private day trip starts at 8:00 a.m., from your hotel in Quito, driving through the Pan-American Highway locally known as the "Avenue of the Volcanoes"! The drive to Quilotoa Lake displays stunning views of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of the Toachi River, many indigenous communities and farmlands. Before lunch, in the area known as “Huayra Pungo” (Wind House), you will visit a local indigenous hut, where you will have the opportunity to interact with the inhabitants of the hut and perhaps, to learn few Kichwa words, which is the native language of this region! After this especial moment, sharing some minutes with the locals, you'll have lunch at a local charming restaurant. Then you have the opportunity to visit the local and unique Zumbahua Indian Market (Saturday), where we are able to see the ancestral trading system of exchanging goods without any currency locally-known as trueque! 

The tour includes a steep hike down into Quilotoa Crater, where is a sparkling-emerald-lake inside the extinct volcano, located at 3.600 meters above sea level (11,811 ft). The way back to the top, where the parking lot is located, takes about one hour, or there is an option of renting a mule or a horse, with a comfortable settle, to avoid the up-hill-way hike on your way back!! 

It is going to be very helpful and comfortable being on a private tour, due to the high altitude, so you'll be assisted by your tour guide at every moment, all day long, and especially you'll take your time in every activity to make this day trip the best lifetime experience in Ecuador! You will be back in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m., after having enjoyed the Andes at its purest! 

RECOMMENDED DAYS: Any day of the week.

Include:

• Private Transportation
• Certified English speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Mentioned itinerary and visits 

Exclude:

• Drinks
• Mules or horses ride

Level de Difficulty: 

• Moderate

Recommendations:

Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, cap or hat, gloves, sunglasses, walking sticks, backpack or handbag, comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, long trousers, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for snacks or drinks.  

Tour average temperature: 10 C° - 18 C°  /  50 F° - 64,4 F°   

Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect himself/herself.

Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private transportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in US dollars. - All services should be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.ecuadorbesttours.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone call or email. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Especial physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a EBT's representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English, or Spanish languages, as it is required. - EBT shall have no liability with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, EBT deeply recommends a private travel insurance. - EBT reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on bad weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, suspicious diseases, etc. Always regarding for the safety of our passengers. - Under no circumstances, EBT will refund any money due to cancellations done on the same day that a tour takes place. - Cancellations must be done 24 hours previous departure time, to get a full refund. - Flights cancellations, or last minute flight changes are totally out of control or responsibility of EBT. - Children under 3 years old don't pay.