Quilotoa Crater Lake Day Tour
4,000m / 13,123 ft · Easy-Moderate
Quilotoa Crater Lake Day Tour with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 1 Day, max altitude 4,000m / 13,123 ft. Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Quilotoa Crater Lake
Depart Quito at 7:00 AM along the Panamericana highway through stunning Andean landscapes. Stop at Zumbahua indigenous community en route. Arrive at Quilotoa and descend approximately 1 hour into the volcanic crater to reach the turquoise lake. Optional boat ride on the lake (local rental). Return by foot or horseback.- Departure: 7:00 AM (3.5 hours drive)
- Optional: Thursday visit includes Saquisili market
- Boat rental available at the lake
- Horse rental for the ascent back
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 to moderate fitness
- 1-hour descent and ascent to the crater lake
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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