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3-Day Altar Volcano Trekking Tour to Laguna Amarilla from Riobamba

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3-Day Altar Volcano Trekking Tour to Laguna Amarilla from Riobamba

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7 - 10 Travelers | Daily

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Highlights

• Take a 3-day trek in the heart of the Andes, to the extinct Altar Volcano in the Sangay National Park
• One of the most impressive mountain adventures in a dream-like landscape.
• Visit the Eastern Andean Mountain Chain and its beautiful green spaces.
• Delight your senses with the panoramic view of Laguna Amarilla at 4300 m.a.s.l.
• This trek includes professional guidance, sleepover at the refugee and meals
• Trekking level: Moderate to Strenuous

Itinerary

Departure from Riobamba City - Hike to Altar Refuge
  • Sangay National Park

    6 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Start the day in the beautiful city of Riobamba, our guides will pick you up at your accommodation hotel around 9:00 AM. After an hour ride by private transportation, arrive at a large hacienda located in the Sangay National Park (height of 3070 m.a.s.l.). Here, with the help of your guide, you will get ready and mount all the necessary equipment on the horses and begin the adventure. Depending on the weather, you may catch sight of Altar Volcano in the distance next to the Collanes River valley. The hike is approximately 6 hours until you reach the Refuge of “El Altar” which is located at an altitude of 3830 m.a.s.l. Dinner and overnight at Collanes Refuge.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Collanes Refuge.
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch
    Dinner
Collanes Valley - Laguna Amarilla Hike
  • Altar Mountain

    6 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We start the day with a delicious breakfast, followed later by a walk through the Valley of Collanes to the Laguna Amarilla which is the crater of the volcano. We are gonna reach a platform at a height of 4300 m.a.s.l. (the highest point of this trekking tour in Ecuador). From this point we will have a panoramic view of the lagoon formed by the melting of its snowy peaks. We will return to the Refuge.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Collanes Refuge.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Return to Riobamba
  • Catedral de Riobamba

    Admission Ticket Free
    In the morning, after breakfast, hike down to the hacienda and starting point of this trip, to then ride to Riobamba at be back at 2:00 PM approx. * IMPORTANT NOTE: You will hike between four and six hours over the Andean Trails every day. The trek starts at an altitude of 3,830 m (12,566 ft), you will reach the highest point of the trek at 4,300 m (14,108 ft) on the second day. The trek goes up and down over muddy trails and steep hills. Be mentally prepared to be hiking through the deep mud for several hours. What to Bring: Warm, and also light comfortable waterproof clothing, hiking boots, several pairs of socks, they will get wet and muddy every day. You should also bring a full set of clean clothes so you can get changed when you reach the hut. Water bottle, sunblock, sunglasses, pocket money and passport.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch

What's included

INCLUDED

Basic treking equipment and waterproof bags for on the mules.
2 nights accommodation and Collanes Refugee
Lunch (3)
Dinner (2)
Breakfast (2)
Bilingual Treking Guide
Transportation from Riobamba to Sangay National Park and back
Filtered water, coffee, and tea.

NOT INCLUDED

Meals/ activities not mentioned on the itinerary
Gratuities

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring: Warm clothes, waterproof jacket, gloves, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes, extra pair of socks, extra pants
Clothing Suggestions: Comfortable and warm clothes (appropriate for location). Comfortable hiking shoes, walking stick
Note: The tour is not private. Travelers will share services with a group. Maximum people per tour is 12

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