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Woman sitting on a lush green hillside in Quilotoa 1
Two hikers on a mountain path overlooking a large green lake surrounded by hills. 2
Three people posing by a lake with a mountainous backdrop. 3
3-Day Quilotoa & Indigenous Communities Hiking Tour 4
3-Day Quilotoa & Indigenous Communities Hiking Tour 5

3-Day Private Quilotoa Hiking Tour with Indigenous Villages

By Latin Adventures Tour Operator
Free cancellation available
Price is €436 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

Overview

  • Hike along the scenic Quilotoa Loop
  • Descend into the Toachi Canyon River
  • Visit Tigua’s famous folk art workshops
  • Meet local families in mountain villages
  • Overnight in cosy Andean hostels

Activity location

    • Quilotoa, ECU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Check availability

3-Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€436.41 x 2 Travellers€872.82
Total
Price is €872.81

3-Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • Spanish
  • Food only
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€873.69 x 1 Traveller€873.69
Total
Price is €873.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided hiking tour of Quilotoa and indigenous communities
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hostel accommodation for 2 nights
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast on days 2–3 and dinner on days 1–2
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Daily lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport to and from most central Quito hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live tour commentary provided in English and Spanish
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks not listed in Inclusions

Know before you book

  • Accommodation is at Mama Hilda Lodge or similar.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Quito hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Follow breathtaking trails through Ecuador’s central Andes on this private 3-day hiking adventure. Journey across páramo highlands, deep canyons, and charming mountain villages while meeting local communities along the way. Overnight stays in cosy hostels with fireplaces offer comfort after full days of exploration.

Day 1 – Quito to Quilotoa via Tigua
Depart Quito and head south through Latacunga and Pujilí. Stop at a local indigenous home to learn about traditional clothing and daily life. Continue to Tigua, famous for its vibrant folk paintings, before reaching Quilotoa Volcano. Hike down to the turquoise lake inside the crater and, if you choose, ride a mule through the rugged landscape. Overnight in a local hostel near Quilotoa.

Day 2 – Quilotoa to Chugchilan
Start a 5–6 hour hike from the crater rim, descending into Toachi Canyon and climbing back up towards Chugchilan. Marvel at views of the Andes’ snowy peaks and lush valleys along the way. End the day in a comfortable mountain hostel.

Day 3 – Isinlivi and Return to Quito
After breakfast, set out on a 4-hour trek into the Toachi Canyon, descending 1,300 ft (400 m) to the river and then climbing 1,000 ft (300 m) up to Isinlivi. Enjoy a final lunch before your drive back to Quito.

Location

Activity location

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    • Quilotoa, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Pickup
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador