Tour to the Pululahua Volcano Crater

We invite you to discover the Pululahua Volcano, in whose crater is located a quiet farming and livestock community. We will pass by the Mitad del Mundo Monument, and then head to the Pululahua Volcano Crater viewpoint. We will descend along an old path to the crater and then take a hike around the Pondoña volcanic dome. On this visit you will be able to contemplate beautiful landscapes of Andean crops and the lush mountain forest that gave its name to the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve.

Highlights

  • Pululahua Volcano Crater Viewpoint
  • Descent into the volcano crater
  • Beautiful landscapes and nature of the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
  • We will pass through the Pululahua Commune
  • Circumvallation of the Pondoña volcanic dome
  • Optional visit to Templo del Sol Museum
  • Optional: we can drop you off next to the door of the Mitad del Mundo Monument

$120.00

Private Tour

Traveling SOLO, we have a special price for you!

Total price for 1: $120,00

Total price for 2: $132,00

Total price for 3: $144,00

Price per person in group of 4 to 9: $56,00

Price per person for 10 or more: $48,00





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    Availability

    All Year

    Departs From

    Quito

    Duration

    1 day

    Hiking per day

    5 hours

    Level

    Easy

    Description

    We leave Quito at 8:00am from the Catholic University sector, 12 de Octubre Avenue and Veintimilla. We will head along Simón Bolivar Avenue towards the north of Quito and the Mitad del Mundo Valley where the equatorial line passes.

    Pululahua Crater Viewpoint

    Before descending into the crater we will stop to enjoy the beautiful views from the viewpoint.

    Pululahua Commune

    The Pululahua Commune is a tiny farming and livestock community that lives inside the Volcano Crater. The surroundings are very beautiful and peaceful, a delight to hike along these paths surrounded by agricultural and livestock plots that are the daily work of the community.

    Circumvallation of the Pondoña Volcanic Dome

    The Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is a clear example of the great geological and volcanic activity of the Ecuadorian Andes. On this circumnavigation of the Pondoña, we can observe how this volcano was formed and also the enormous diversity of Andean flora that covers its slopes.

    For more information, visit our page about the volcano: Pululahua Volcano

    Required personal equipment

    • Daypack from 10L to 20 L
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sweater
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Sun hat, sunscreen
    • Glasses with UV protection
    • 1.5 to 2 liters of water or hydrating drink
    • Snacks for the day

    Doesn't Include

    • Food and drinks (those not specified in the itinerary)
    • Personal equipment
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips

    Includes

    • Transport
    • Mountain guide

    Additional

    Covid requirements

    Operator

    Ecuventure