580$ / per person

    4-Day Trekking Volcano Circuit

    4-Day Trekking Volcano Circuit

    Trekking amongst these stunning volcanoes is simply beautiful and designed for all the passionate hikers among you.
    In 4 days and 3 nights, you will hike between the majestic Chimborazo and its direct neighbour, Carihuairazo.

    Just imagine this: the unpredictable weather, camping in the wilderness, as well as staying overnight in a basic refuge on your last night make this trek truly an adventure.

    Notes:

    • It is important to keep in mind that you will have altitudes between 3600m and 4800m. You will need to have proper acclimatization before your trek.
    4 Days
    7+ Age
    Tisaleo
    Hiking & Climbing

    • Destination

      Tisaleo

    • Included

      24/7 Assistance
      English Speaking Guides
      Services as described

    • Not Included

      Domestic Flights
      International Flights
      Personal expenses
      Services not described
      Tips
      Transportation
      Travel insurance
    1

    Day 1: Tisaleo

    Private transportation will bring you this morning one hour north of Riobamba, to the sleepy village of Tisaleo, located east of Carihuairazo at 3300m.
      5 hours of hiking takes you up 550m to your first campsite.
      Enjoy a coca tea this evening and let your thoughts wander into the distance.
     
      Meals included: Box lunch & Dinner
      Accommodation: Campsite
      Type of service: Private
     
    2

    Day 2: Carihuairazo Base

    Today, after breakfast, you will hike further up. At a pass at 4270m, you will have, only and hopefully with clear skies, a fantastic view of Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Altar and Carihuairazo.
      You continue hiking besides Polylepis trees that are one of the few species that grow up here in this raw and isolated region.
      Late afternoon, you will arrive at your second campsite, where you will set up your tent right at the foot of Carihuairazo, at 3990m.
     
      Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      Accommodation: Campsite
      Type of service: Private
     
    3

    Day 3: Mechahuasca Refuge

    Hiking along the southern flank of Carihuairazo is on today's program.
      An ascent to 4500m makes this morning rather demanding.
      Later on, you will have it easier until you reach Mechahuasca, an indigenous community. Here you will have the chance to spot vicuñas and llamas.
      The night will be spent in a basic refuge within the community.
      Tonight, you can enjoy a cold beer. You earned it!
     
      Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
      Accommodation: Campsite
      Type of service: Private
     
    4

    Day 4: Carrel Refuge

    After breakfast, another 6 to 8 hours of trekking are ahead of you, this time along the north-western flank of Chimborazo.
      This area is more desert-like with paramo flowers around you.
      Herds of vicuñas are grassing up here, the undomesticated camelid living in Ecuador.
      With good weather conditions you can see Chimborazo’s glaciers.
      The trail will later take you up to 4850m to Carrel Refuge, where this amazing hike ends.
      From here, you will be brought back to Riobamba.
     
      Meals included: Breakfast
      Type of service: Private
     

    From USD 580