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2 days - Trekking snowy the Altar Volcano & Yellow Lagoon Visit

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Overview

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English
Spanish

48 hours

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Enjoy a unique adventure through one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador, the trek to Nevado El Altar or Kapak Urku in Kichwa leads you to discover the magic of the Andean paramo by observing the contrast between the flora and fauna of the zone. Be amazed by the immense Collanes Valley and the fascinating yellow lagoon.

This Trekking is classified as one of the best in the country.

Additional Info

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

We provide Multilingual guide

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera

Trekking clothes, scarf, warm clothing preferably cotton, hats, boots, waterproof sweaters

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Day 1

Transfer from Riobamba to Penipe + Trekking to The Altar Volcano

Accommodations

Camping Night in Altar Volcano - We sleep in Tents

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Country Dinner

1

Riobamba

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel at 06H30 AM

Admission Not Applicable
2

Penipe

“Live the adventure in the enigmatic Kapak Urku” Enjoy a unique adventure through one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador, the Nevado El Altar or Kapak Urku in Kichwa. Be dazzled by the immense Collanes Valley and the fascinating Laguna Amarilla. We will begin our adventure from the hotel, moving to the Penipe canton and the area where we will have the registration to enter the protected area, presentation of the logistics team, delivery of sleeping bags, warm-up, and instructions. We prepare and begin our trekking, until we reach the Collanes Valley where the camping area is, we will have dinner and rest.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Trekking to Laguna Amarilla + Return to Riobamba

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Country Breakfast

1

We start very early, preparing to begin the trail to the yellow lagoon, where our guides will take the best photographs of your memories; then we will return to the camping area and have breakfast. After a short rest, we are ready to descend towards Penipe and later to Riobamba.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Satellite tracking and Travel and adventure insurance.

National Professional Guide (Bilingual ESP - ING)

Equipment (3-season tent, insulated tent, and sleeping bag).

Dinner

Transportation from / to Riobamba

Breakfast

Entrance to the Sangay National Park

Breakfast and Lunch in day 1 // Lunch and dinner in day 2

Nothing not specified

Entrance non specified

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