QUILOTOA LOOP
5 DAYS
Sigchos, Isinliví
Chugchilán, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi
Adventure mood: Trail running or trekking
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The Quilotoa Loop is a 5-day trek that takes you through the Andean highlands of Ecuador. Along the way, you'll visit traditional villages, hike through stunning scenery, and see the iconic Quilotoa Crater Lake.
The Quilotoa Loop is a great way to experience the real Ecuador. It's a challenging but rewarding trek that will give you a glimpse into the country's rich culture and natural beauty.
This all-inclusive tour includes transfers, accommodation, meals, transportation, and English guiding. It's a great way to experience the real Ecuador and see some of the country's most beautiful scenery.
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ANDES LOCATIONSThe Andes is the most visited region in Ecuador. It has cultural and natural diversity that makes it breathtaking. You can find paramos to beautiful volcanos and mountains such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua, Antisana, Chimborazo, hot springs, deserts, and lagoons like San Pablo Cuicocha. In addition, plenty of places like old cities, indigenous markets, and cloud forests exist in small areas. We can provide accommodation, logistics, and all the required conditions for your productions.
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AMAZON LOCATIONSThis region offers incredible places and people to make something unique: the magnificent Tayo´s Cave, Cuyabeno, and Yasuní (the most biodiverse on Earth). We also can find multiple nationalities like Shuar, Huaorani o Waorani, Achuar, and many more. Therefore, our most important accomplishments are getting permission and being welcome to remote places.
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GALAPAGOS LOCATIONSGalapagos, couldn't be better for diving. You shall expect visibility from 50 to 80 feet or 15 to 25 meters in most places. Reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish. In solid land, you can find 13 main islands. Marine iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, flightless cormorants, flamencos, waved Albatross, Galapagos Fur Sea, Penguin, Lava Herons, and many more popular animals. We can arrange the logistics, planes, transportation, permits from Galapagos National Park, and all needed for your production.
Day 1 Quilotoa Loop Trek (Sigchos to Isinlivi)
You will depart from Quito early in the morning to Sigchos. Explore Sigchos and get acclimated to the altitude. Begin your trek by hiking to Isinlivi, the first village on the loop.
During the trek you will visit a small waterfall, a great place to cool off on a hot afternoon.
After the river crossing, the path begins a steeper ascent to Isinlivi. There are fabulous views of the canyon below. You will end the day at andean lodge surrounded by impressive views. You will be moving at altitudes of between 2600m and 2900m today.
Distance: 12,3 km / 7.7mi
Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 400m / 1312 ft
Highest Point: 2900 meters (9514 feet) asl
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2 Quilotoa Loop Trek (Isinlivi to Chugchilán)
Today`s adventure takes you through the breathtaking Andean mountain landscape as you make your way towards the captivating Toachi Canyon. Along the way, you will go through enchanting villages and indigenous communities feeling their local life and witness the harmony with nature. Descend into the depths of the Toachi River Canyon and arrive to Chugchilan, engage with the locals, each encounter providing a glimpse into the cultural richness that defines this community.
Distance: 12,8 km / 8mi
Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 450m / 1476 ft
Highest Point: 3295m/10810 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Quilotoa Loop (Chugchilan to Quilotoa)
Early in the morning we start the highlight of the circuit to “The Quilotoa Crater Lake”, The trail offers some challenging ascents and descents, but the reward is the spectacular view of the turquoise lake inside the volcanic crater. In the afternoon, you will stay in a local Andean Hacienda.
Distance: 13,4 km / 8.3mi
Time: 5-7 hours
Elevation Gain: 975m / 3198 ft
Highest Point: 3962 meters / 12.998 ft
Difficulty: Challenging
Day 4: Cotopaxi Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park. Here you will enjoy a horse backriding and during the afternoon, you will hike around the volcano and relax at a Lodge with a privileged view of Cotopaxi.
Day 5: Back to Quito.
ITINERARY - 5 DAYS
Activities
1. Horseback riding around Cotopaxi National Park
2. Trail Running or Hike Cotopaxi
3. Trail Running or Hike Quilotoa
4. Trail Running or Hike Insilivi - Chugchilan
5. Trail Running or Hike Chugchilan – Quilotoa
Is This Adventure Suitable for Me?
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Best suited for individuals who are in good physical condition, accustomed to running and hiking in mountainous terrain, and capable of comfortably participating in these activities for at least four hours a day. Due to the high elevation of Ecuador, this tour involves high altitudes. We have designed our itinerary to allow you to gradually acclimate to it.
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Please make sure that your physical fitness aligns with the itinerary described below, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
FAQs
Arrival and Departure Airport:
Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre (UIO)
Payment Options and Cancellation:
Experience price: $1280USD
Pay Minimum Due: $450 of the total amount is required on the day of booking, while the remaining must be paid 60 days prior to the scheduled trip.
If you choose to cancel, it must be at least 20 days before the trip. We offer you the option to reschedule your trip by coordinating with our pre-established schedule. You have the flexibility to reschedule the trip within a maximum period of one year.
Arrival & Departure Transport
Arrival: We provide transfers from Quito Airport to your hotel on the day before the tour begins and on the actual tour start date.
Departure: We offer transfers from the hotel to Quito Airport on the day the tour ends.
How acommodation and food looks like
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ANDES LOCATIONSThe Andes is the most visited region in Ecuador. It has cultural and natural diversity that makes it breathtaking. You can find paramos to beautiful volcanos and mountains such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua, Antisana, Chimborazo, hot springs, deserts, and lagoons like San Pablo Cuicocha. In addition, plenty of places like old cities, indigenous markets, and cloud forests exist in small areas. We can provide accommodation, logistics, and all the required conditions for your productions.
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AMAZON LOCATIONSThis region offers incredible places and people to make something unique: the magnificent Tayo´s Cave, Cuyabeno, and Yasuní (the most biodiverse on Earth). We also can find multiple nationalities like Shuar, Huaorani o Waorani, Achuar, and many more. Therefore, our most important accomplishments are getting permission and being welcome to remote places.
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GALAPAGOS LOCATIONSGalapagos, couldn't be better for diving. You shall expect visibility from 50 to 80 feet or 15 to 25 meters in most places. Reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish. In solid land, you can find 13 main islands. Marine iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, flightless cormorants, flamencos, waved Albatross, Galapagos Fur Sea, Penguin, Lava Herons, and many more popular animals. We can arrange the logistics, planes, transportation, permits from Galapagos National Park, and all needed for your production.