6-Day Hiking in the Ecuadorian Andes
Quito, Ecuador
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 6 days
This 6 day hiking tour shows you the magical Andes and its inhabitants.
Activity Level: Challenging
Trip Length: 6 days
Season: Year round
Activities: Hiking, Trekking, Wildlife
Minimum Age: 12 years
Group Size: Max 12 – Avg. 10
Activity Level: Challenging
Trip Length: 6 days
Season: Year round
Activities: Hiking, Trekking, Wildlife
Minimum Age: 12 years
Group Size: Max 12 – Avg. 10
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This 6 day hiking tour shows you the magical Andes and its inhabitants.
Activity Level: Challenging
Trip Length: 6 days
Season: Year round
Activities: Hiking, Trekking, Wildlife
Minimum Age: 12 years
Group Size: Max 12 – Avg. 10 Day 1: Trekking in Isinlivi (L,D)
Today we will have very nice car ride from Quito to the avenue of volcanoes; including the Pasochoa, Rumiñahui, Illinizas and others.
After arriving in Isinlivi, we will enjoy our lunch and go for our first trekking exploration.
Trekking time: 3 hours.
Accommodation: Hostal Llullu Llama
Day 2: Trekking through the Toachi Canyon & Chugchilan (B,L,D)
The magic Andean mountain landscapes inspire us today on a trek along the Toachi canyon. We will hike down to the canyon of the Toachi River and then back up to the main road that will take us to Chugchilan, a small town located on the middle of the Quiltoa loop. In the afternoon we can explore the village.
Trekking time: 4 hours
Accommodation: Hostal Mama Hilda
Day 3: Chugchilan to Quilotoa (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will begin our hiking adventure for 11 km (6,9 miles) on small trails blazed by the mountain people and still used by locals to transport products and to travel across canyons to reach neighboring communities. We will hike down across impressive canyons to later climb back up to the top of the crater rim, where you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Quilotoa Lake.
Trekking time: 4,5 hours
Accommodation: Hosteria Shalala
Day 4: Trekking to the Quilotoa Crater Lake (B)
After breakfast, we will take a hike down to the base of the Quilotoa crater. Following this path, you will have an awesome view of the lake and many chances to take pictures of the turquoise water-filled caldera.
In the afternoon we get a transfer to the area of Riobamba, located in the central part of the Ecuadorian highlands.
Trekking time: 2,5 hours
Accommodation: Chimborazo lodge
Day 5: Chimborazo Highest Volcacno and Baños Hot Springs (B,L)
Early in the morning, we will drive through valleys and farming villages towards the Chimborazo Volcano, the highest mountain in Ecuador with an elevation of 6310 meters above sea level, whose summit is the world farthest point from the center of the earth.
On the hike to the glacier, we can spot animals such as the Andean condor, cara-cara, hummingbirds, and the timid wild Vicuñas. In the evening we will soak in the famous hot springs of Baños and experience the thriving night life of this town.
Trekking time: 2,5 hours
Accommodation: La Floresta Hotel
Day 6: Hike to the Road of Waterfalls (B)
Baños is very well known for its spectacular location right on the foothills of the Tungurahua active volcano.
This morning we will hit the road of the waterfalls. The first stop will be at the Bride ́s Veil waterfall, where we will take the Tarabita (cable car) to get across the Pastaza River. Then we will hike down for one hour to the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, the second highest in Ecuador. In the afternoon drive back to Quito.
Trekking time: 2 hours
*Preferred accommodation if not available a similar accommodation will be provided.
** Meals according itinerary Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Diner (D)
Activity Level: Challenging
Trip Length: 6 days
Season: Year round
Activities: Hiking, Trekking, Wildlife
Minimum Age: 12 years
Group Size: Max 12 – Avg. 10 Day 1: Trekking in Isinlivi (L,D)
Today we will have very nice car ride from Quito to the avenue of volcanoes; including the Pasochoa, Rumiñahui, Illinizas and others.
After arriving in Isinlivi, we will enjoy our lunch and go for our first trekking exploration.
Trekking time: 3 hours.
Accommodation: Hostal Llullu Llama
Day 2: Trekking through the Toachi Canyon & Chugchilan (B,L,D)
The magic Andean mountain landscapes inspire us today on a trek along the Toachi canyon. We will hike down to the canyon of the Toachi River and then back up to the main road that will take us to Chugchilan, a small town located on the middle of the Quiltoa loop. In the afternoon we can explore the village.
Trekking time: 4 hours
Accommodation: Hostal Mama Hilda
Day 3: Chugchilan to Quilotoa (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will begin our hiking adventure for 11 km (6,9 miles) on small trails blazed by the mountain people and still used by locals to transport products and to travel across canyons to reach neighboring communities. We will hike down across impressive canyons to later climb back up to the top of the crater rim, where you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Quilotoa Lake.
Trekking time: 4,5 hours
Accommodation: Hosteria Shalala
Day 4: Trekking to the Quilotoa Crater Lake (B)
After breakfast, we will take a hike down to the base of the Quilotoa crater. Following this path, you will have an awesome view of the lake and many chances to take pictures of the turquoise water-filled caldera.
In the afternoon we get a transfer to the area of Riobamba, located in the central part of the Ecuadorian highlands.
Trekking time: 2,5 hours
Accommodation: Chimborazo lodge
Day 5: Chimborazo Highest Volcacno and Baños Hot Springs (B,L)
Early in the morning, we will drive through valleys and farming villages towards the Chimborazo Volcano, the highest mountain in Ecuador with an elevation of 6310 meters above sea level, whose summit is the world farthest point from the center of the earth.
On the hike to the glacier, we can spot animals such as the Andean condor, cara-cara, hummingbirds, and the timid wild Vicuñas. In the evening we will soak in the famous hot springs of Baños and experience the thriving night life of this town.
Trekking time: 2,5 hours
Accommodation: La Floresta Hotel
Day 6: Hike to the Road of Waterfalls (B)
Baños is very well known for its spectacular location right on the foothills of the Tungurahua active volcano.
This morning we will hit the road of the waterfalls. The first stop will be at the Bride ́s Veil waterfall, where we will take the Tarabita (cable car) to get across the Pastaza River. Then we will hike down for one hour to the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, the second highest in Ecuador. In the afternoon drive back to Quito.
Trekking time: 2 hours
*Preferred accommodation if not available a similar accommodation will be provided.
** Meals according itinerary Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Diner (D)
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