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

2 days

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Perfect Destiny

Ages: Adults (10–50 years)

What is included

Included

Included: National Professional Guide (Bilingual ESP - ING)
Included: Satellite tracking and Travel and adventure insurance.
Included: Equipment (3-season tent, insulated tent, and sleeping bag).
Included: Dinner
Included: Transportation from / to Riobamba
Included: Breakfast
Included: Entrance to the Sangay National Park

Not included

Not included: Breakfast and Lunch in day 1 // Lunch and dinner in day 2
Not included: Nothing not specified
Not included: Entrance non specified

Itinerary

Day 1 · Transfer from Riobamba to Penipe + Trekking to The Altar Volcano

Riobamba

Passing by

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

6 hours

“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.

Country Dinner

Camping Night in Altar Volcano - We sleep in Tents

Day 2 · Trekking to Laguna Amarilla + Return to Riobamba

Stop 1

6 hours

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.

Country Breakfast

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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 points

Zeus Hotel
Hotel Bambu
Hotel Bed and Breakfast
Hotel Glamour
Quindeloma Art Hotel & Gallery
Hotel El Cisne Internacional
Hotel el Libertador
Hotel El Galpon
Hotel Tren Dorado
Hotel Shalom
Hotel San Pedro de Riobamba
Hostal Estacion Riobamba

and 4 more pickup points

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of

Riobamba)

Cancellation

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

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Good to know

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