Santo Domingo de Los Tsachilas Day Trip

Explore the surroundings of Quito with this Santo Domingo de Los Tsachilas Day Trip. You'll discover an indigenous community, hike through the jungle, see waterfalls and much more.

Santo Domingo de Los Tsachilas Day Trip

After picking you up at your hotel in Quito between 5:15 and 6 am, we'll start our journey to the Ecuadorian province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. During the tour, we'll see the green vegetation of the Choco Andino Reserve and the high mountains around the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve.

After a 3 hour 30 minute drive, we'll go on a short walk through a forest and encounter up to 3 waterfalls, where you can take a dip.

Next, we'll visit the Chigüilpe commune. During a 1 hour guided tour, we'll learn about the Tsáchilas culture and beliefs, see their houses, attend a spear demonstration, try typical products, and observe their cotton processing.

You will have free time for lunch and further exploration of the community. Afterward, we will visit the San Gabriel Del Baba boardwalk, offering views of the river and rich vegetation.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel at approximately 8 pm.

Hotel pick up

The tour includes pick-up from hotels in the Quito Metropolitan District. If you're staying in the northern area, from San Antonio to Cotocollao, or Tumbaco valley, a supplement of 10 USD per person will be required on the day of the tour.