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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Quilotoa Loop is the best trekking in the Ecuadorian Andes. Get to know The Real Andes crossing canyons, valleys, and Kichwa indigenous communities, on the way to the volcanic lagoon. Enjoy 3 of the 6 stages of this Circuit, accompanied by a trekking guide and with the safety of a 4x4 vehicle.
Explore light with your hiking suitcase, while your full luggage safely approaches your next hotel.
Customize your ideal circuit with 3 of the 6 stages that make up the "Grand Quilotoa Loop". We offer a Certified guide and Certified driver.
What's included
Private transportation
Entrance fees to the Communities around Quilotoa
Water refill
Certified tour guide
Gratuities
Meals
What to expect
Day 1: Trekking Grand Canyon
30m
Technical Stop for breakfast if you didn't have it(not included), we recommend buying snacks, candies, or chocolates for your days of trekking, there are some ATMs if you need more cash for souvenirs in the communities or extra activities.
Sigchos
10m
we can appreciate The Gran Toachi River Canyon from different perspectives, very close to Sigchos City. The canyon was created by Quilotoa Volcano 800 years ago.
Chugchilan
5h
Hike from Chugchilan Town to Quilotoa Crater, crossing the canyons on the North Side of Quilotoa Volcano, one of the best experiences that travelers love is meeting with local people in Kichwa communities. There are some distances and routes that you could choose but the maximum is 11-12 km(7-7.5miles).
Quilotoa
7h
Free time in the community for your lunch (not included) you can explore the lookouts and the Craft Market.
Day 2: Crater Loop
Quilotoa
5h
Breathtaking views from Quilotoa crater, during the 10km(6,2miles) we can appreciate the lagoon, the valleys and canyons around the volcano.
Mirador Shalala
30m · Admission ticket included
We visited the Shalala Lookout, its community created a glass/wood structure to appreciate the lagoon some years ago.
The lookout was part of the '2015 Work of the Year Award', and was chosen as one of the best architectural works of the year built in Spanish-speaking territories.
The hike continues to the highest peak of the crater 3930m(12893ft). Finally, we finish at the same community where we started.
Day 3: Volcanic Lagoon
Laguna Quilotoa
2h · Admission ticket included
“Great Volcano full of water!”. After a relaxing path to the lagoon, almost 1.7 km, you will find the Lagoon Dock, at 3,500m(11483ft), there are some activities that the Community offers such as kayaking, motor boat or the ascent to the Community in mule/horse, you can even ask about the camping area on the shores of the lagoon.
Quilotoa
2h
Free time for your lunch (not included) and getting ready to come back to Quito(or the city where we started the tour). Drop-off in your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
When your tour is confirmed, please let us know the exact address of your accommodation and you will receive a message with the exact time of your pick-up.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
