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About this trip
Explore the best of Ecuador in just 3 days: from the impressive Quilotoa Lagoon to the relaxing hot springs of Baños and the majestic presence of Cotopaxi. Along the way, you will discover the rich indigenous culture, admire local handicrafts and marvel at breathtaking waterfalls and the famous swing at the end of the world. A short but adventurous trip in a country full of charm.
What’s included
- Private transportationQuito and Baños
- Hotel pick-up, drop-offQuito and Baños
- Stops First dayAvenue of the volcanoes, Tigua, Toachi River Canyon, Quilotoa Lagoon
- Stops Second dayAgoyan, Manto de la Novia, Pailón del diablo waterfall
- Stops Third dayAvenue of the volcanoes, Cotopaxi National Park Interpretation Center, Limpiopungo lagoon, José Rivas Refuge
- Entry/AdmissionTigua, Toachi River Canyon, Quilotoa Lagoon, Manto de la Novia (table car), Pailón del diablo waterfall, Cotopaxi National Park Interpretation Center, Limpiopungo lagoon, José Rivas Refuge
What’s not included
- Tips
- Food and beverages
- Others not specified
Available Packages
Itinerary
We leave at 08:30 am from your hotel or place of stay in Quito.
We head towards the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", where with a favorable climate we will observe volcanoes such as: the Illinizas, Pasochoa, Corazon, Cotopaxi and Tungurahua.
We continue to the community of Tigua. Visit a handicraft workshop, where painters are famous for portraying their environment, with hand-painted pictures on llama and sheep leather, outstanding for having a lot of color and portraying daily life.
Viewpoint of Toachi: Meet the striking display of the eruptive power of the Quilotoa volcano, a 40-meter high canyon, approximately 1800 years old.
Quilotoa Volcano: We will equip ourselves with warm clothes, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. We will walk to the viewpoint where we will observe the lagoon from the top. Once there, you can walk to the edge of the lagoon along a trail of approximately 2 kilometers for about 30 minutes, here you can enjoy activities such as boat rides or kayaking in the lagoon (boat and kayak not included). To go up, the time may vary depending on your physical condition, you have the option to rent a mule (mule transportation not included) to facilitate the journey up.
Here you will also have the option to have lunch, since we will travel for approximately 3 hours to the town of Baños de Agua Santa. With an arrival time starting at 6pm.