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3-Day Trekking to Laguna Amarilla - Altar Volcano

By Nature Galapagos Ecuador (NGE)
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Overview
  • Take a 3-day trek in the heart of the Andes.
  • One of the most impressive mountain adventures.
  • Visit the Eastern Andean Mountain Chain.
  • This trek includes professional guidance
  • Trekking level: Moderate to Strenuous.

Activity location

    • Laguna Amarilla, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Riobamba City
    • Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport from Riobamba to Sangay National Park and back
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeals as shown in the itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBilingual Treking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included2 nights accommodation and Collanes Refugee.
  • What's includedWhat's includedFiltered water, coffee, and tea.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBasic treking equipment and waterproof bags for on the mules.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals/ activities not mentioned on the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Minimum age is 12
  • Note: The tour is not private. Travellers will share services with a group. Maximum people per tour is 12

What you can expect

Day 1: Departure from Riobamba City - Hike to Altar Refuge (6 hr. hike) (L, D)

Dinner and overnight at Collanes Refuge.

Day 2: Collanes Valley - Laguna Amarilla Hike (B, L, D)

Dinner and overnight at Collanes Refuge.

Day 3: Return to Riobamba (B, L)

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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Laguna Amarilla, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERiobamba City
    • Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador