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3 Day Trekking Quilotoa Loop Slow Travel

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Overview

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English
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Spanish

3 days

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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.

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Trekking Grand Canyon

Accommodations

Basic accomodation, Shared room in a hostel. If you prefer a private room or a 4star hotel please send a message.

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 Not Applicable
2

Sigchos

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 Not Applicable
3

Chugchilan

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 Not Applicable
4

Quilotoa

Free time in the community for your lunch (not included) you can explore the lookouts and the Craft Market.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Crater Loop

Accommodations

Basic accomodation, Shared room in a hostel. If you prefer a private room or a 4-star hotel please send a message.

1

Quilotoa

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 Not Applicable
2

Mirador Shalala

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 Included
Day 3

Volcanic Lagoon

1

Laguna 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 Included
2

Quilotoa

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 Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Entrance fees to the Communities around Quilotoa

Water refill

Certified tour guide

Gratuities

Meals

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Quilotoa Lagoon, Crater Loop, Trekking Grand Canyon

Bed & Breakfast Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

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  • Paisajes increíbles y un servicio de primera con Andrea!

    27luiseduardop,May 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An unforgettable experience! Totally recommended. Last Sunday, May 24th, I took the tour to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon, and I was absolutely fascinated. Cotopaxi looked beautiful, majestic, and covered in snow — a truly spectacular landscape. Afterwards, we visited Quilotoa, where the color of the lagoon and its history left me amazed. Our guide, Andrea, made the trip even more special. On the way back, she shared incredible information and fascinating stories about the mountains. She also recommended an excellent traditional restaurant where I tried a delicious roasted lamb dish. This tour is absolutely worth it, not only because of the breathtaking scenery, but also because of everything you learn along the way. Thank you so much, Andrea, for helping me discover and appreciate these places even more! I definitely recommend taking the tour with her.

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  • The best trekking in Ecuador

    849patricior,May 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It is incredible how close this is, and I had never known about it. The Quilotoa Loop is one of the best experiences I have had, simply fantastic, a bit exhausting, but it fills you with satisfaction to see such postcard-like views while walking. Andrea, our guide, was great, a person who captivates you with her knowledge from the very first minute. 100% recommended

  • An incredibly beautiful...

    Marco B,May 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An incredibly beautiful hiking trip in breathtaking surroundings. Very well organized and carried out with a lot of dedication. Highly recommended

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