Private Tour
Hiking the Quilotoa loop in Ecuador
Overview
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1 day
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This walk is unique, you can enjoy the best landscapes and you can also meet the communities that live near the lagoon.
Our guides will take you through the best paths so you can relax, enjoy nature and take the best pictures of this place.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is one of the most beautiful walks in all of Ecuador. We will hike around the crater of the volcano and we will be able to observe every angle of this beautiful lagoon. The highest point is the Juyende hill with 3900 meters above sea level, we will also visit the glass viewpoint of the Shalalá community and visit the main viewpoint.
What‘s Included
Touristic transportation
Quilotoa entraces
Bilingual guide
Not specified details
Pickup points
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Options
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Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour Quilotoa
nathalielQ5583XF,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience!! Irene our very concerned guide of the group at all times, conveys her love and dedication to enjoy all the activities and continue knowing Ecuador..
Beautiful Day
Roving27347970724,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ernesto was an amazing guide! we had a great time, he was so kind and helpful along the way. He also knew all the best spots for pictures Hike was absolutely beautiful. 100% would recommend!
Great Experience in Quilotoa with Irene
312wilmerp,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Quilotoa tour was a spectacular experience, Irene explained us about the history behind the lagoon, she was a very friendly person, very loved, gave us clear instructions about the tour. Super recommended
Amazing experience
derboy17,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our hiking trip to Quilotoa was unforgettable thanks to Irene and Carlos. Irene was an exceptional tour guide—knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about the region. She shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and landscape along the way, always making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. Her energy and encouragement made the hike even more enjoyable and rewarding. Carlos, our bus driver, was equally outstanding. He drove with incredible skill and care through the winding mountain roads, making us feel safe the entire journey. He was punctual, friendly, and clearly very experienced, which added a lot of peace of mind to the trip. Together, Irene and Carlos made the experience smooth, fun, and memorable from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend them more highly—if you’re considering a trip to Quilotoa, you’re in excellent hands with this team!
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danielacM7627HO,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irene is excellent He explained many things about the city and the traditions of quito Very good service cares about everyone and giving excellent service Very good guide
Viewpoint of the Quilotoa Lagoon
marianG9006RJ,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Guide Alejandro and Mr. driver Andrés. Very good service and the extraordinary walk. Thanks for everything.
Of the most beautiful and special hikes
valentinadW9332MS,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The place, the community and the experience is spectacular. Ernesto, our guide, in addition to teaching us everything related to the area, was excellent company during the hike. He took care of us all the time, with a lot of patience and willingness as the stretch can become demanding in some moments. Definitely, when someone loves what they do, it's rating! We had a great time with Ernesto, the truth is that we could not have better company and the scenery, nor speak! Highly recommended.
Quilotoa Tour, one for the memory books
V2163RApablog,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ernesto was an incredible guide. He was not only a wonderful host but also a very knowledgeable person to have with us from a technical, historical, environmental, and geographical standpoint. He really tailored the tour to us, and kept us safe and entertained the entire day.
Very good plan if you are in Quito and like nature
mariaisabeld241,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a spectacular experience from start to finish. From the moment I bought the package, the service was very good, always friendly, with very good attitude, answer quickly and solve everything. The organization was perfect and very punctual. Ernesto had been our guide the day before and, at his suggestion, we took this tour. We were so happy that we asked to change our plan to do the loop that he recommended. They make you feel like a local and not a foreigner. Also, the place is beautiful and the tour is perfect; always giving more than you expect. Fully recommended!
Breathe, step, breathe
John H,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiked took us 30% longer than anticipated and it was physically challenging! But the overall impact was of incredible vistas, significant accomplishment, and local connection and learning. The agriculture is beautifully and uniquely landscaped, the rain damage is frequent and the air is thin! Take more time and reserve additional nights at Black Sheep Inn before attempting the final climb. “Camino de los Cañones” between Insinliví and Chugchilan is not for the feint of heart, but my wife loved it! Definitely not if the is any hint of rain.
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