4 days Quilotoa Loop!

Day 1: From Latacunga we pick you up in the morning to start your tour into this beautiful area. After about two hours drive we reach the Cerros Guinopana pass from were we have a great view of the whole area. We drive to the starting point of our hike and from here walk down in about 3 hours through highlands, forest and fields of the local people to reach Isinliví. We have a box lunch on the way. In Isinliví we spend the night in our cosy mountain hostel Llullu Llama.

Day 2: Today we will hike to the village of Chugchilan. First we go down into the Toachi Canyon and then back up on the other side. After around 4 hours we reach the road to Chugchilan, we which follow for about 45 minutes. Tonight we will stay at Hostal Mama Hilda.

Day 3: After breakfast we leave into the direction of Quilotoa. The hike today is about 6 hours and we will take a box lunch for on the way. First we hike down and then we start hiking up all the way to the rim of Quilotoa crater. From here you will have great views of the lake and it’s changing colors! We hike along the rim to the village of Quilotoa and tonight you will sleep at Cabañas Quilotoa, a basic hostel.

Day 4: After breakfast we will start our last hike. Today we walk to the village of Tigua, about 6 hours hiking. We will start walking on the crater rim and then hike into the canyon. After the caynon we go up slowly towards the hacienda Tigua, the end of this 4 day hike. Here we enjoy a home made lunch and travel back to Latacunga.

Price: $400,00 per person, minimum of 2 people.
Included: transport from  and back to Latacunga, English speaking guide, 1 night at Hostal Llullu Llama, 1 night at Hostal Mama Hilda and 1 night at Cabañas Quilotoa. 3 x box lunch, 3 x breakfast, 3 x dinner, 1 home made lunch at Posada de Tigua.
Not included: entrance fee Quilotoa reserve ( $2,00), drinks and tips.