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Private Tour: Quilotoa & Tigua Painting Workshop
Quito, Ecuador
$99
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the wonders of the Andes on this tour, combining landscapes and culture in a single day. Experience local daily life in a vibrant traditional market, then become an artist for a day in the Tigua community; you will not only observe the process of their famous paintings but also learn the technique from local masters to create your own mini-painting. Finally, walk along the rim of an extinct volcano and marvel at the turquoise color of its lagoon.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Family and Friends
Driver Guide
Transport Availability: Special SUV (Up to 4 passengers) or Mini Van available
Pickup included
Driver Guide
Transport Availability: Special SUV (Up to 4 passengers) or Mini Van available
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Entrance fee Quilotoa Lagoon
- Professional bilingual Guide
- Bottle of purified water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
- Mule rental for return from the crater (optional)
- Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location
- Entrance fee Tigua Community ($10 per person)
- Tips
- Food and drinks
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PujiliWe will visit the active Indigenous market of the day (in Pujilí or Saquisilí), a vibrant hub for local culture. Enjoy exploring the colorful stalls, observing the dynamic trade of Andean products like fresh fruits and vegetables, and experience the traditions of the Sierra (Highlands) up close.
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TiguaAfter visiting the local market, awaken your creativity as we head into the famous Tigua community. Here, a local artist will guide you through their ancestral techniques, such as using sheepskin as a canvas. The best part? You will paint and take home your own Andean masterpiece as a unique souvenir of your journey.
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Canon del Rio ToachiWe will stop at this strategic point to take in an unbeatable panoramic view of the deep canyon that cradles the Quilotoa Lagoon. This is a spectacular sight where the turquoise water dramatically contrasts with the surrounding volcanic crater.
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Laguna QuilotoaBegin the downhill hike toward the crater floor, where the lagoon awaits. Enjoy the unique experience of being at the base of the extinct volcano and the tranquility by the water's edge. For the return ascent to the rim, the choice is yours: you can opt for a challenging hike or rent a mule for a more comfortable ride back up.For the adventurous, seize the opportunity to hike down to the lagoon's shore and then ascend back up (on foot or by mule for an additional cost).
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QuilotoaLUNCH TIME - Enjoy a well-deserved break for lunch. Your guide will recommend a local spot that will allow you to savor authentic Andean cuisine, offering you a true immersion into the region's culinary flavors and traditions.
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Private Tour: Quilotoa & Tigua Painting Workshop
Quito, Ecuador
$99
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!