The Quilotoa Loop offers a chance to explore secluded hamlets and take in some of Ecuador’s most stunning landscapes. The slender unpaved path clings to the mountainsides, providing awe-inspiring vistas of verdant valleys and the distinctive Andean agriculture that creates a picturesque setting.
The Quilotoa Loop offers a chance to explore secluded hamlets and take in some of Ecuador’s most stunning landscapes. The slender unpaved path clings to the mountainsides, providing awe-inspiring vistas of verdant valleys and the distinctive Andean agriculture that creates a picturesque setting.
- Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - “Julio Toaquiza Tigasi” - Begin the day with an early drive to the Quilotoa area, where a breathtaking landscape awaits, featuring a variety of Andean crops like barley, wheat, potatoes, and quinoa. A stop will be made in the community of Tigua, renowned for its artists who create vibrant paintings on sheepskin…
- Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - “Julio Toaquiza Tigasi” - Begin the day with an early drive to the Quilotoa area, where a breathtaking landscape awaits, featuring a variety of Andean crops like barley, wheat, potatoes, and quinoa. A stop will be made in the community of Tigua, renowned for its artists who create vibrant paintings on sheepskin canvases. These artworks beautifully depict Andean landscapes, people, and everyday life.
- Laguna Quilotoa - Continue the journey to Quilotoa Lake, passing through Zumbahua town to explore the local market, which is open only on Saturdays. Upon arrival at Quilotoa Lake, there is an excellent opportunity to capture a photo of the stunning extinct volcano crater, which houses a vivid green lake. The remarkable Quilotoa crater offers numerous options for hiking enthusiasts, with a diameter of 2 km and a depth of 500 m from the crater’s rim. Finally, return to Quito in the afternoon.
- Private transportation
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
