The Guagua Pichincha Volcano trekking tour takes you high over the city of Quito, up to the crater lip of an active volcano. This is a great option for an active day tour, close to the city, enjoying fabulous views from the peak.
- Enjoy the scenic road journey through Lloa, up to the base of the volcano at 4000 m.
- Trek up to the impressive Guagua Pichincha summit.
- Peer into the smoking crater of this active volcano.
- Continue trekking through the Pichincha Reserve, enjoying the high Andean paramo grassland scenery.
- Enjoy the scenic road journey through Lloa, up to the base of the volcano at 4000 m.
- Trek up to the impressive Guagua Pichincha summit.
- Peer into the smoking crater of this active volcano.
- Continue trekking through the Pichincha Reserve, enjoying the high Andean paramo grassland scenery
- This tour is available 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
- Departure time from Quito is usually at 9am (please check this with your sales representative).
- The trek to the summit takes aprox 4 hours, other trek routes are also possible in the reserve.
What you should bring
- Clothes for cold and warm weather in layers
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Fleece jacket and rain jacket
- Sunglasses
- Reusable bottle with water
- Sunscreen
- Cap/hat
- Wool hat and gloves
- Camera
Includes:
- Transport from and to Quito
- Box Lunch
- English Speaking Guide
Excludes:
- Extra drinks / food
- Personal Expenses
- Tips (Optional)
