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Overview
Discover the second tallest volcano in Ecuador and Quilotoa Lake a great place for hikers lovers.
Cotopaxi is an active volcano that is part of the Andes Mountains and home to beautiful views and regarding Quilotoa Loop is arguably one of the best multi-day trekking routes in South America and one of Ecuador’s most popular treks. The hiking trails throughout the Quilotoa Loop wind through the Ecuadorian Andes to connect a series of friendly rural farming villages such as Zumbahua, Quilotoa, Chuchilan and Isinlivi.
What's included
Private transportation
Accommodation based in double room
English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Personal expenses
Drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Quito-Cotopaxi-Quilotoa Lake
Cotopaxi National Park
4h
We´ll drive from Quito through Andean Volcanoes Avenue heading south to the Cotopaxi National Park; Once in the park we'll visit a natural museum to learn about its nature, geology, history and eruptions of Cotopaxi volcano (5897m). Our next stop is at Limpiopungo Lake (3800 mts.) where we'll make an acclimatizing walk while observing some variety of birds like ducks, eagles and Andean gulls. Afterwards we drive to the parking lot (4600 mts.) from here on clear days we have incredible view of the Andean landscape. If our condition is good there is a chance to hike up for 45 minute to the José Ribas refuge (4800 mts.) where you can taste a delicious hot chocolate for warmth. Then in the afternoon continue driving to Quilotoa loop which is based 1 1/2 hour far away.
Day 2: Hiking Quilotoa to Chugchilan
Quilotoa
4h
After breakfast we ready for this hike. This first part of the hike consists of following this dirt road down to the bottom around the loop with some trails along the way as shortcuts. This first part of the hike consists of following this dirt road down to the bottom around the loop with some trails along the way as shortcuts. Then start descending to the plateau of the small indigenous village Huayama, once here it is really easy to feel the climate and scenery change dramatically, even close to the Toachi River. The whole trail lasts from 4 to 5 hours until to get to Chugchilan is a well-known destination for hikers and a typical mountain region village in Ecuador.
Day 3: Hiking Chugchilan to Insilivi, transport to Quito
Canon del Rio Toachi
4h
After breakfast get ready for a great hike through Toachi Canyon that offer gorgeous views of green valleys, and the beautiful Toachi river! The magic Andean mountain atmosphere will inspire you on a trek along the Toachi canyon. You will hike down to the canyon of the Toachi River and then continue hiking throught the canyon with several great viewpoints for excellent photo opportunities, finally arrive to Isinlivi, a small town where the transportation will pick you up to back to Quito or then continue to your next destination into the south of Ecuador.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Service is based in private basis, so the clients are able to write down the pick up details
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
