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El Altar Volcano |Trekking | Yellow Lagoon | full day
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1 day (approximately)
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German
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- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
Capac Urco, name in Kichwa or "Sublime Mountain", the most beautiful of the snow-capped mountains in Ecuador. Perfect place for hikers who like nature.
The walk is 12 km. until reaching the "Collanes Valley", one of the most biodiverse in the country, to continue the next day towards the yellow lagoon; perfect place to enjoy an impressive view of the glaciers that hang from the walls of El Altar.
• El Altar or Kapak Urku, which means, "The powerful or the lord of the mountains", is considered one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in Ecuador.
• Inside the volcano, its glaciers form magical lagoons. Among the most important we have: Laguna Amarilla or Caldera, Azul, Verde, Pintada and Mandur, among others.
What's Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Explorjungle Tours en Chiva & Laundry Service Nicole - Pailon del Diablo Mano de Dios Casa del Arbol Tours Nocturnos
next to the Hotel Le Petite
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Ticket Redemption Point
Explorjungle Tours en Chiva & Laundry Service Nicole - Pailon del Diablo Mano de Dios Casa del Arbol Tours Nocturnos
What to expect
First day
• Departure from Baños at 07:00 am. Estimated travel time by car, two hours and thirty minutes.
• 09:30 am Arrival at Hacienda Rey Leche.
• 10:00 a.m. Start of the walk.
• 01:00 p.m. Box lunch.
• 05:00 p.m. Arrival at El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley.
• 07:30 p.m. Dinner.
Second day
• 05:00 a.m. Refreshment.
• 05:30 a.m. Start of the walk.
• 08:00 a.m. Visit yellow lagoon.
• 9:30 a.m. Return to El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley.
• 12:00 pm. Box lunch.
• 01:00 p.m. Return to Hacienda Rey Leche.
• 05:00 p.m. Arrival and return to the city of Baños de Agua Santa.
• Departure from Baños at 07:00 am. Estimated travel time by car, two hours and thirty minutes.
• 09:30 am Arrival at Hacienda Rey Leche.
• 10:00 a.m. Start of the walk.
• 01:00 p.m. Box lunch.
• 05:00 p.m. Arrival at El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley.
• 07:30 p.m. Dinner.
Second day
• 05:00 a.m. Refreshment.
• 05:30 a.m. Start of the walk.
• 08:00 a.m. Visit yellow lagoon.
• 9:30 a.m. Return to El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley.
• 12:00 pm. Box lunch.
• 01:00 p.m. Return to Hacienda Rey Leche.
• 05:00 p.m. Arrival and return to the city of Baños de Agua Santa.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- El Altar is a volcano in Ecuador where you can practice trekking and climbing, an interesting route to visit the lagoons. Find here the information of this tourist place near Riobamba in the province of Chimborazo. Description of the Tour Capac Urco, name in Kichwa or "Sublime Mountain", the most beautiful of the snow-capped mountains in Ecuador. Perfect place for hikers who like nature. The walk is 12 km. until reaching the "Collanes Valley", one of the most biodiverse in the country, to continue the next day towards the yellow lagoon; perfect place to enjoy an impressive view of the glaciers that hang from the walls of El Altar. El Altar or Kapak Urku, which means, "The powerful or the lord of the mountains", is considered one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in Ecuador. Inside the volcano, its glaciers form magical lagoons. Among the most important we have: Laguna Amarilla or Caldera, Azul, Verde, Pintada and Mandur, among others. ITINERARY First day Departure from Baños 07:00 am. Estimated travel time by car, two hours and thirty minutes. 09:30 am Arrival at Hacienda Rey Leche. 10:00 a.m. Start of the walk. 01:00 p.m. Box lunch. 05:00 p.m. Arrival at El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley. 07:30 p.m. Dinner. Second day 05:00 a.m. Refreshment. 5:30 a.m. Start of the walk. 08:00 a.m. Visit yellow lagoon. 9:30 a.m. Return to El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley. 12:00 pm. Box lunch. 01:00 p.m. Return to Hacienda Rey Leche. 05:00 p.m. Arrival and return to the city of Baños de Agua Santa. Cost 170 USD *per person* Includes tourist ground transportation. Entrance to the Rey Leche farm. Certified guide. Photographs of the activity. Box Lunch. (food 4 meals) Lodging, El Altar refuge. Does not include additional drinks and snacks during the tour. Trekking clothing. Recommendations for climbing a mountain Warm and waterproof clothing, waterproof boots, hat, gloves and socks; field backpack, compass or GPS, flashlight, topographic map, water, food, sunscreen, first aid kit, whistle, poles and glasses.
- Infant seats unavailable
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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Special holiday offer. Best of Ecuador | Tour Operator - Explorjungle
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Additional info
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- El Altar is a volcano in Ecuador where you can practice trekking and climbing, an interesting route to visit the lagoons. Find here the information of this tourist place near Riobamba in the province of Chimborazo. Description of the Tour Capac Urco, name in Kichwa or "Sublime Mountain", the most beautiful of the snow-capped mountains in Ecuador. Perfect place for hikers who like nature. The walk is 12 km. until reaching the "Collanes Valley", one of the most biodiverse in the country, to continue the next day towards the yellow lagoon; perfect place to enjoy an impressive view of the glaciers that hang from the walls of El Altar. El Altar or Kapak Urku, which means, "The powerful or the lord of the mountains", is considered one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in Ecuador. Inside the volcano, its glaciers form magical lagoons. Among the most important we have: Laguna Amarilla or Caldera, Azul, Verde, Pintada and Mandur, among others. ITINERARY First day Departure from Baños 07:00 am. Estimated travel time by car, two hours and thirty minutes. 09:30 am Arrival at Hacienda Rey Leche. 10:00 a.m. Start of the walk. 01:00 p.m. Box lunch. 05:00 p.m. Arrival at El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley. 07:30 p.m. Dinner. Second day 05:00 a.m. Refreshment. 5:30 a.m. Start of the walk. 08:00 a.m. Visit yellow lagoon. 9:30 a.m. Return to El Altar refuge, Los Collanes valley. 12:00 pm. Box lunch. 01:00 p.m. Return to Hacienda Rey Leche. 05:00 p.m. Arrival and return to the city of Baños de Agua Santa. Cost 170 USD *per person* Includes tourist ground transportation. Entrance to the Rey Leche farm. Certified guide. Photographs of the activity. Box Lunch. (food 4 meals) Lodging, El Altar refuge. Does not include additional drinks and snacks during the tour. Trekking clothing. Recommendations for climbing a mountain Warm and waterproof clothing, waterproof boots, hat, gloves and socks; field backpack, compass or GPS, flashlight, topographic map, water, food, sunscreen, first aid kit, whistle, poles and glasses.
- Infant seats unavailable
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
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Extreme Sports
Climbing
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy
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Free cancellation
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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