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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
What's included
National Professional Guide (Bilingual ESP - ING)
Satellite tracking and Travel and adventure insurance.
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
What to expect
Day 1: Transfer from Riobamba to Penipe + Trekking to The Altar Volcano
Riobamba
Pass by
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel at 06H30 AM
Penipe
6h
“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.
Day 2: Trekking to Laguna Amarilla + Return to Riobamba
6h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
End point
Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
Pickup details
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of
Riobamba)
Additional information
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
