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Adventure in Quilotoa Lagoon by Lead
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Quilotoa Lagoon, located in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, is a natural wonder that offers an unforgettable adventure for anyone visiting the country. This stunning, emerald-green lagoon is located within the caldera of an active volcano and is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and rolling hills. You can also descend down to the water's edge and take extraordinary photos. Whether you're an adventure seeker or simply want to experience the natural beauty of Ecuador, the Quilotoa Lagoon is an essential destination that should not be missed.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Horse & Mules Rent (10USD per person)
Itinerary
Visit a Galery of one of the painters of this interesting community. you could delight with the colors and how they represent their culture and living.
It is a product of the pyroclastic flows from the eruption of the Quilotoa volcano. The last eruption happened around 1280 and was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the past 1000 years. However geological excavations of the site suggest that the canyon itself is around 1800 years old, meaning that it was formed by a previous eruption. The flow of lava from Quilotoa was responsible for generating the undeniably spectacular canyon, which is home to wildlife, forests and a river. The canyon runs from the Quilotoa volcano and eventually fades into the landscape.
Quilotoa is a water-filled crater lake and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes. The 3-kilometre (2 mi)-wide caldera was formed by the collapse of this dacite volcano following a catastrophic VEI-6 eruption about 800 years ago, which produced pyroclastic flows and lahars that reached the Pacific Ocean, and spread an airborne deposit of volcanic ash throughout the northern Andes. The caldera has since accumulated a 250-metre-deep (820 ft) crater lake, which has a greenish color as a result of dissolved minerals. Fumaroles are found on the lake floor and hot springs occur on the eastern flank of the volcano.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Lead Adventures
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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