Cuicocha Crater Lake Day Tour
3,246m / 10,649 ft · Easy
Cuicocha Crater Lake Day Tour with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 1 Day, max altitude 3,246m / 10,649 ft. Difficulty: Easy. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Cuicocha Crater Lake Circuit
Drive north from Quito to the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve. Walk the stunning rim trail around Cuicocha crater lake at 3,246m. The 5-hour loop offers views of the two volcanic islands in the turquoise lake and panoramas of Cotacachi volcano. Optional boat ride on the lake.
- 5-hour rim trail circuit
- Two volcanic islands in the lake
- Optional boat ride
- Near Otavalo and Cotacachi
What's Included
- Certified mountain guide (English/Spanish)
- Private round-trip transportation from Quito
- Box lunch and snacks
- National park entrance fees
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips for the guide
- Extra meals or drinks
Tour Requirements
- Easy fitness level
- Scenic lakeside trail
- Suitable for all levels
Tour Insurance Coverage
All Condortrekk tours include civil liability insurance
Insurance Provider
Sweaden Insurance Company — recognized provider of adventure tourism and mountaineering coverage in Ecuador.
Policy Type
Civil Liability Insurance — covers third-party claims arising from bodily injury or property damage during Condortrekk-operated tours and expeditions.
What's Covered
- Accidents during guided activities
- Emergency evacuation and rescue
- Third-party bodily injury liability
- Property damage during tour operations
What's NOT Covered
- Personal travel insurance (medical, trip cancellation)
- Lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Activities outside the tour itinerary
Important: We strongly recommend all travelers purchase personal travel insurance covering medical emergencies, high-altitude activities, and trip cancellation before departure. Condortrekk's civil liability policy does not replace personal travel insurance.
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