Full Day Chimborazo Volcano From Quito.
Full Day Chimborazo Volcano From Quito.
Full Day Chimborazo Volcano From Quito.
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The Chimborazo volcano is the highest volcano in Ecuador, it stands at 6,268 meters above sea level, it is something unique on the planet and it is the highest volcano in the world measured from the center of the planet earth.
The tour departs from the city of Quito with embarkation and disembarkation at hotels throughout the tourist area (airport hotels with an additional charge). We headed to the Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve located 4 hours from the city of Quito.
Upon arrival we will visit the first refuge to acclimatize and then walk up to the second refuge or the Condorcocha lagoon located 1 hour walk from the second refuge.
On the way back to Quito we will make a stop at a restaurant for lunch (not included).
Itinerary
Volcan Chimborazo
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe tour starts at 06:00 am, from the city of Quito in private transportation. Touring the avenue of the volcanoes, being able to observe the Ilinizas Norte and Sur, the Cotopaxi, the Heart, the Tungurahua, the Carihuairazo on the way, until reaching the Arenales area and accessing the refuge of this imposing colossus that has the altitude of 6,310, in this tour we will be able to walk to the Condor Cocha lagoon which is located 5,100 altitude, in this place we find a wealth of flora and fauna such as the Vicuña, a species of Camelid, at the end of the walk and visit we headed towards the city of Ambato for lunch. After it we continue back to the city of Quito.Chimborazo Refuge Hike
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe will walk from the first shelter located at 4800 meters, to 5100 where there is a valley and a temporary lagoon called Micacocha. It is a short but demanding route, it is advisable to bring winter clothing and snow.Chimborazo Province(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe will visit part of the beautiful province of Chimborazo, where the highest volcano in Ecuador is located. The landscapes and scenery are beautiful, full of mountains, animals and crops of different colors.Riobamba(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you are staying in the city of Riobamba we can pick you up for the tour and return to drop you off in Riobamba upon your return.Ambato(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you are staying in this city of Ambato we can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel after the tour.Latacunga(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you are staying in the city of Latacunga we can pick you up and drop you off after the tour.Cotopaxi Province(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTo get to the Chimborazo volcano we have to cross this beautiful province with many contrasts and volcanoes.Quito(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePick-up is available from any hotel in the historic center, La Mariscal or La Carolina.
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AUD 548.73
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