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Trekking the Quilotoa Crater Lake
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Trekking the Quilotoa Crater Lake

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Trekking along with the Andes’ most amazing landscapes of the famous Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuadorian highlands. This trekking adventure will transport you into the heart of the Andean culture to experience the local way of living, hiking narrow trails used by the local mountain people. Trek for 1 day to reach Quilotoa volcano, Hike down the base of the Caldera of Quilotoa and take a kayak to explore the volcanic activity of this magical crater with possible opportunities of swimming in volcanic waters.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation

Ages 3-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation: 1 night at local Hosteria
  • Transportation: Private and comfortable transport, truck
  • Trip Leader: Certified expert leaders and local guides.
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Meals not describe in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Sheraton Quito Hotel, No. 36 - 212 y, Av. República de El Salvador, Quito 170135, Ecuador
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito Ecuador
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59685P33

      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59685P33

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      • Adventure Journeys
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        Quito, Ecuador
        Joined in March 2018
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        Three Islands in Seven Days
        went with friends from Zoo New England, Karen Ascencio was our guide. She was really knowledgeable and shared so much information. I wish I recorded everything she said. And she was fun to be with. She definitely made the trip memorable.
        Written October 30, 2024
      • 954lorenb
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        12/10
        I had Karen as my tour guide and she was incredible! She was flexible with my group so that everyone felt empowered to participate, and she could answer every question we had about the wildlife and the local culture.
        Written October 27, 2024
      • L4800TJduncanm
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        Go direct to AE not through an agent
        I wish I knew this company had existed so I could have dealt with them direct rather than go through a frustrating agent in the UK. We had a wonderful guide in the Galapagos with Emma who was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable. The guides have to retrain every two years, a message for the rest of the world! Everything that wasn't 100pc was due to poor communication from the British agent. So go to these people direct!
        Written October 25, 2024
      • 918michaelg
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great visit to Ecuador
        A great visit to Ecuador with our excellent guide Etiel. Our trip round old Quito was very interesting, as was our day trip to Otavalo and surrounding areas. I highly recommend this trip
        Written October 22, 2024
      • mandyglancy
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        Galapagos Gem
        My visit to the Galapagos was a dream come true. From the moment our Guide Ariana met us at the airport, she looked after us and introduced us to the amazing flora and fauna that is unique to this beautiful area. She was full of interesting information and made everything special for us. She kept an eye on her older clients and made sure we were safe. All in all a magical experience
        Written October 22, 2024
      • 316lindsayr
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A wonderful Galápagos trip never to be forgotten.
        A fantastic 5 day tour with Ariana. She ensured we were well looked after throughout the trip. She took us to see the wonderful wildlife on Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal. The snorkelling was just amazing and was especially considerate to those of us for whom it was a first time. We saw sea turtles, iguanas, sea lions all caught on camera by Ariana. Such an amazing experience. She knew exactly where to find the blue footed boobies and even saw some incubating their eggs. She is so knowledgeable and shared lots of information with us about the wildlife and way of life in the Galápagos. A great experience made all the more terrific because of her. Thank you Ariana. X
        Written October 22, 2024
      • 316lindsayr
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        A great city explored with a wonderful guide, Etiel.
        A fabulous city tour exploring Quito and the surrounding area. Etiel ensured we had a wonderful experience seeing life out in the community villages, in Quito old town and provided advice for exploring the north of the city. His walking tour in the old part of the city provided us with chocolate tasting experience, ice-cream delights and the city’s speciality cake all topped off with a wonderful lunch at Pims restaurant near to the Virgin Mary statue overlooking to city. A great way to wrap up a wonderful experience. Etiel is so knowledgeable and provided us with great insight into life in Quito.
        Written October 22, 2024
      • mandyglancy
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        A trip to remember
        It was a fascinating and interesting tour covering all aspects of Quito. Etiel our guide spoke perfect English. He was full of enthusiasm about his home town and so very knowledgeable and informative. All in all a wonderful experience.
        Written October 22, 2024
      • Clive P
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        Ecuador Tour with Etiel our Guide
        Brilliant tour of the lovely city of Quito including the Equator line. So much beauty in the old town and the tour of the communes felt really authentic. Amazing hotel in Quito, the Sheraton. Felt very safe throughout. It’s no different to any other big city.
        Written October 22, 2024
      • Colettepitt
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        Fabulous Ariana Freira
        Our trip was fantastic. Ariania Freira was amazing. I would recommend her on any Galapagos trip. Her knowledge was incredible. Thank you for a very special experience xx
        Written October 21, 2024
      • 677kasial
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        One of my favourite tour operators!:))
        I'm not a regular tourist so my opinion would be based on a different point of view;) - I'm a tour leader, so I travel with groups of tourists and I pay attention to different things than "normal tourists" do;) As I work with different tour operators I can easily make some comparisons and in this case I must admit that AJ is really one of my favourite agencies!:) They're very reliable, they always try their best to satisfy my group - if there's something I don't particularly like - they do their best to change which I do appreciate - some agencies just ignore what I say and they don't make any changes to improve things... During years of my work I've been working with different local guides and different drivers of course - one of the guides who really impresses me every time we work together is David - no idea where is all his energy coming from - but it's truly amazing!!! My tourists love it - I love it too!:D He's always ready to help, always ready to organise whatever needs to be organised, always willing to go this bit further to make everybody happy - it's wonderful! I wish all the guides could be at least half as enthusiastic about what they're doing as this boy is!:)) It's a big pleasure for me working with guide like David!:) And with Alejandro as the driver - that gives my best Ecuadorian team!:D Ale is always up to do whatever I ask him for, which is super sweet and there's nothing impossible for him!!!:)) With their sense of humour, willingness to help any time, enthusiasm and such friendliness towards my tourists - they make my tours extremely enjoyable (not only for me, but also for my groups!!!:)) can't wait to come and work with them again!:)) Thank you Guys!:)) Muchas gracias!:)
        Written October 21, 2024
      • Clive P
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        Galapagos Trip with Ariana
        Fantastic 5 Day tour with our wonderful guide Ariana Freire. Whole trip well organized with brilliant snorkelling and we saw all the major sights. Ariana was very knowledgeable and could not have been more helpful. Many thanks for a wonderful trip, the Galapagos is truly unique and amazing.
        Written October 21, 2024
      • Stay56048491307
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        Amazing Adventure & Great Guide
        Wonderful adventure and even more beautiful than we imagined! The volcano, mountain, and lake views were absolutely spectacular!!! Accomodations were very comfortable and always private. Our guide, Jorge, was fantastic and really added to our experience with his great personal stories, humor, and local knowledge of the culture. He made us feel a part of his family and was very encouraging on the steep parts of the hikes. Can't wait to come back!!! Would strongly suggest this trip to anyone looking for a unique adventure.
        Written September 28, 2024
      • L476RRlus
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        Memories
        Sitting down back home and looking at the photos I would like to say thank you for the wonderful 7 days I spent travelling with you round Ecuador. I saw beautiful cities and stunning landmarks and breathtaking landscapes and a wild jungle. I tasted the best chocolate in the world and drank some strange but very tasty local drinks. All that carefully assisted by David and with an excellent driver, Alejandro. Thank you for everything.
        Written September 10, 2024
      • 821micha_e
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        Ecuador - a small country with a lot to offer
        Hello there Dear Adventure Journeys, I would like to thsank you very much for the wonderful trip that I had a pleasure to join. The organisation was great and I was able to see everything I wanted and even more. I was looked after by a wonderful team of Alejandro and David (thank you guys) and I couldn't wish for more. I will keep fond memories of my stay with you
        Written September 10, 2024
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      Sue W
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      Excellent although hard trek but David was there all the way helping and encouraging us at the back of the group especially loved the music he provided.
      Written November 27, 2022
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      Hi Sue. Happy to hear that despite the difficulty of this trek our guide, David, helped you get the good out of it.
      Written November 28, 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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