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 come across up to 3 waterfalls, providing a chance to take a dip.

We will then visit the Chigüilpe commune. During a 1 hour guided tour, we'll learn about the Tsáchilas' culture and beliefs, see their houses, experience a spear demonstration, and try some typical products, including their cotton work.

You'll have free time to eat and explore the community further. Afterward, we’ll visit the San Gabriel Del Baba boardwalk, where the views of the river and abundant vegetation will be captivating.

The tour will conclude 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 are staying in the northern area, from San Antonio to Cotocollao, or Tumbaco valley, a supplement of 10USD per person will be required on the day of the tour.