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Emerald Quilotoa, Kayak in the Crater: complete tour guide
Descend into the Quilotoa caldera and paddle its emerald water. Along the way, meet Tigua painters and look into the Toachi River Canyon.
This guide brings together the essential information to prepare your trip and decide whether the experience fits your dates, interests and pace.
Main places
Esta guía conecta Tigua community workshops, Toachi River Canyon, Quilotoa Lagoon and community viewpoint, Kayak inside the crater.
Itinerary
- Early pickup in Ibarra, Otavalo or Quito and breakfast en route
- Visit to Tigua painters and the Toachi River Canyon viewpoint
- Arrival at Quilotoa’s community viewpoint at 3,914 m
- Descent to the shore and kayak session inside the crater
- Return ascent, Andean lunch and transfer back to the departure cities
Included
- Private SUV transportation with Wi-Fi
- Tour guide
- Traditional Andean breakfast
- À la carte lunch
- Route snack
- Tigua workshop visit
- Toachi Canyon viewpoint
- Community admission
- Kayak, paddle and life vest
What to bring
- Layered clothing and waterproof shell
- Hiking shoes with non-slip soles
- Warm hat, gloves and neck gaiter
- Biodegradable sunscreen and UV glasses
- Small-denomination cash
- Valid passport or ID
Not included
- Optional mule or horse for the ascent
- Alcoholic drinks and unspecified purchases
- Tips
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Descend into the Quilotoa caldera and paddle its emerald water. Along the way, meet Tigua painters and look into the Toachi River Canyon.
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