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Private Tour Quilotoa and Tigua Painting Workshop
$105
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Andes tour offers a captivating blend of landscapes and culture in just one day. Engage with local traditions at vibrant markets and unleash your creativity in the Tigua community while marveling at breathtaking views.
- 🧑🎨 Visit the active Indigenous market in Pujilí or Saquisilí, where you’ll explore colorful stalls and experience the vibrant trade of Andean products like fresh fruits and vegetables.
- 🎨 Participate in a unique art session in the Tigua community, learning ancestral techniques from local artists and creating your own mini-painting on sheepskin.
- 🌄 Enjoy unbeatable panoramic views at Canon del Rio Toachi, where the turquoise waters of Quilotoa Lagoon contrast dramatically with the surrounding volcanic crater.
- 🏞️ Hike down to the crater floor of Laguna Quilotoa, experiencing the tranquility by the water's edge and the beauty of the extinct volcano.
- 🐴 Choose your return journey from the lagoon: tackle the uphill hike or opt for a more comfortable mule ride for an additional cost.
- 🍽️ Savor authentic Andean cuisine during lunch at a local spot recommended by your guide, immersing yourself in the region's culinary traditions.
- 🚐 Transportation is provided in a special SUV (up to 4 passengers) or mini-van, with pickup included for your convenience.
- 💧 Stay hydrated with a complimentary bottle of purified water included in your experience.
- 👶 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, ensuring accessibility for families.
Choosing Tinggly makes it easy to share this remarkable adventure. With instant e-delivery, no expiration on vouchers, and a global freedom of choice, your gift will inspire creativity and exploration in the Andes.
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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
- Professional bilingual Guide
- Bottle of purified water
- Entrance fee Quilotoa Lagoon, Tigua Community
- Mule rental for return from the crater (optional)
- 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 and Tigua Painting Workshop
$105
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!