6-Day Hiking Andes Adventure: Experiencing Ecuadorian Volcanoes, Lakes and Local Culture

Embark on a 6-day hiking adventure through the stunning Andes of Ecuador. Explore volcanoes, lakes, and local culture while immersing yourself in the region’s geography, history, and ecology.

Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Sigchos - Your adventure begins driving southeast of Quito to a region known as Sigchos that’s is located in the south of Latacunga city, here you will trek from Sigchos to Isinlivi through the Toachi Canyon (3 - 4 hours approx.) It is a canton full of traditions, culture, and natural landscapes. After spending quality time learning and exploring, you will have lunch and then go to the lodge.

What's Included
  • Expert certified English-speaking guide
  • Quality trekking gear included
  • 5 nights’ accommodation tailored to group size
  • All reserve and museum fees covered
  • Roundtrip transportation from Quito
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Multi-lingual 24/7 assistance
  • Unlimited water and snacks
What's Not Included
  • International or domestic flights.
  • Airport transfers.
  • Travel insurance (mandatory).
  • Optional tips for guides and drivers.
Additional Information

This tour takes you on a true hiking adventure on Andean Soil. An expedition that takes place in a location like no other, trekking off the beaten path along narrow trails surrounded by beautiful farms, crater lakes and snowcapped volcanoes. Witness the local way of life while immersing yourself into the region and the sights. Learn from your guides about the geography, history, ecology and culture. Let us take you on a one of a kind adventure through a land close to heaven. Enjoy our 6 Day Hiking Andes tour!

  • Optional Briefing: The day before your tour, one of the trip leaders will meet you at the meeting point hotel lobby (to be advised in your voucher of services) for a welcome briefing at around 6:00 PM. At this time, details and questions you may have regarding the adventure will be discussed.
  • Even though we have a detailed itinerary, changes can be made by your guides, due to weather or safety reasons. Please also note that none of the wildlife sightings mentioned on the itinerary are guaranteed.
  • Driving time can take more than expected in Ecuador, as it is a small country with roads meandering through the Andes Mountains. We assure your comfort during transit no matter the size of the group.
  • Level of Activity: This trip is considered as 3 out of 5. Experience is not a prerequisite but please keep in mind that trekking lasts four to six hours a day covering between seven to nine miles every segment. The average daily elevation change will be 1500 feet. There will always be transport support in the case that someone wants to take a break or just wants to avoid the uphill. Our drivers will be happy to show you the landscapes from the car.
  • Guides: All our guides have a professional background from the Tourism University; this means they have a degree in guiding, so their knowledge and skills when leading a group are top-notch.
  • Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
  • It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
  • The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
  • Important things to bring: Warm, windproof and waterproof clothing, appropriate shoes or boots, water, sunblock, sunglasses, pocket money, and passport.
  • Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
Location
Dann Carlton
Avenida República de El Salvador
Meeting point at Dann Carlton Quito Hotel located at República de El Salvador and Irlanda streets.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Lmarks617
Nov 30, 2023
Best guide ever! - Our guide, Alirio, was incredible. The tour ended up just being me and my husband and we had such a great experience. It was a new way to travel for us, but wow was it adventurous and beautiful! It was nice not to have to plan anything and just to get up and get outside hiking every day.
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Ivy
Feb 23, 2022
Great hiking in the Andes with an experienced guide - Fantastic tour of the best hikes in the area, my favorite being the long day hike up to Quilotoa crater. My husband and I are both in our 60s, and while we are fit, we had never hiked at high altitudes. We spent a few days in and around Quito to acclimate before the hike started. But I credit our experienced and professional guide Daniel with helping us succeed in getting up to the 5100-meter high lagoon at Chimborazo and the almost equally high base camp at Cotopaxi. Most of the hotels were also well chosen, with comfortable rooms and good food.
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Tdhseattle
Nov 4, 2021
6 day Ecuadorian Andes hiking - I had an amazing 6 Day hiking experience in the Andes. Caesar was an expert in hiking the area and very knowledgeable as well in the flora, fauna and history of Ecuador, and a pleasure to hang out with. Rebecca Adventure travel made it easy to book and would definitely use them again.
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Happycamper999999
Mar 11, 2020
Hiked to Cotopaxi and Chimborazo base camps, Quilotoa crater, Toachi Canyon,and Llanganates National Park - Our guide and driver, Christian and Elias Valencia, exceeded all our expectations .They were punctual and conscientious with all our events ,and pleasantly answered all our questions about destinations,history, flora. fauna. and cuisine , Because my wife hikes at a different pace than myself, Elias escorted her carefully while Christian hiked with me . They were patient and very encouraging and always humorous ! We thoroughly enjoyed their company ! The food they provided was excellent and always presented with a flare and very fresh . Elias was an excellent driver, and anticipated and handled every dangerous road condition.. We greatly miss our " Road Amigos " !
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Michael
Jun 7, 2018
6-Day Andes Hiking Trek - We were a group of 9 who already had a planned Galapagos Islands cruise through another company. We decided to add on a trip from Quito since that was our base for the cruise. We came upon Rebecca Adventure Travel and their 6-Day Andes Hiking tour. They were excellent to work with, responsive and detailed in their planning. We had our own guide and driver with our own bus. The trip met all of our expectations and then some. We saw the core of the Andes within Ecuador and came away impressed. It was well planned and our guide was excellent. If we return to Ecuador or Peru, we will definitely contact them again.
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