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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
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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).
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Free time in the community for your lunch (not included) you can explore the lookouts and the Craft Market.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Breathtaking views from Quilotoa crater, during the 10km(6,2miles) we can appreciate the lagoon, the valleys and canyons around the volcano.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Laguna Quilotoa
“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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Trekking Grand Canyon
Crater Loop
Volcanic Lagoon
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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