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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.
Dinner
Breakfast
Equipment (3-season tent, insulated tent, and sleeping bag)
Entrance to the Sangay National Park
Transportation Quito - Riobamba - Penipe - Quito
Breakfast and Lunch in day 1 // Lunch and dinner in day 2
Entrance non specified
Nothing not specified
What to expect
Day 1: Transfer from Quito to Riobamba + Penipe + Trekking to The Altar Volcano
Quito
4h
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel at 02H30 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 + Quito
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.
Quito
4h
Coming back to Quito approximately 18h00 pm, arriving to Quito aproximately 22h00 pm
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
Quito)
Additional information
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
