Undoubtedly, an excellent alternative to admire and explore one of the most beautiful Andean landscapes of Ecuador, the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, its lake and surroundings. Additionally, during this fascinating tour, we will visit indigenous art workshops and artisanal wood furniture workshops well known in this area.
Servicio válido para 2023.
In the morning we will travel from Quito crossing the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we reach Quilotoa in the Western Andes. On the trip, we will stop at Tigua, a small Andean community, famous because its paintings and handicrafts.
Once in Quilotoa, we will settle in our hostel and have lunch with a spectacular view of this beautiful Crater Lake. In the afternoon, we will make a short hike into the crater where we can do some kayaking on its turquoise water.
MEALS: Lunch + DinnerACCOMMODATION: Community hostel
The walk starts from the community of Quilotoa with a spectacular view of the crater and its lake, after which we will border part of the crater until we begin the descent towards the small town of Chugchilán (3,200 m). During the journey, you will see beautiful fields and the way of life in this picturesque area of the Western Andes. The day finishes with us comfortably resting in a cozy Andean hostel.
MEALS: Breakfast + Box Lunch + Lunch + DinnerACCOMMODATION: Community hostel
After a well-deserved rest and a delicious Andean breakfast, we continue our adventure towards the town of Chinaló, where we will visit a craft workshop of wooden furniture and appreciate the skill and great work of the local people in the manufacture of high quality furniture. From this point we will embark on our last day of hiking to Isinliví, a small town located 2,900 m in the Inter-Andean valley.
MEALS: Breakfast + Box Lunch + Lunch
*We can include airport transfers, lodging and meals during your time in Quito.
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REGISTRATION FORM:
After confirming the payment of the contracted services, you will receive an email with a link for the tour participant to complete the registration form. The registration form contains the participant’s personal, medical and emergency information, which must be filled out in order to participate in the tour with TATOO EXPEDITIONS.
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TOUR WITH FIXED DATES, PRIVATE TOURS OR CUSTOM TOURS
RESERVATIONS
A tour with a fixed date, private tour or custom tour can be booked up to 61 days before the start date of the tour with an advance payment of 50% of the total value quoted.
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PENALTIES
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LAST MINUTE TOUR
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All departures require a minimum of registrants to undertake the same, in case of not meeting the minimum or in case of cancellation due to force majeure by Tatoo Expeditions, the registration fees may be returned as a credit for future events or by bank transfer of according to what the client requests.
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TATOO EXPEDITIONS acts directly as a Tour Operator and is responsible for the quality of the services that correspond to the logistics of the tour. However, there are third-party services that TATOO EXPEDITIONS contracts. From a wide range of tourist services, we have chosen the best quality and professional services, however, our responsibility is limited to the terms of the land transport companies, accommodation and food contracts.
TATOO EXPEDITIONS is not responsible for delays, inconveniences, accident expenses or mishaps of any kind, as a result of the total or partial negligence of third parties or causes beyond our control. All these expenses and losses must be borne by the passenger. We recommend that travelers obtain travel and personal insurance to cover these possible mishaps.
PARTIAL CHANGES OF ITINERARY AND CANCELLATION:
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