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Chimborazo Tour: Closest Point to the Sun
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Baños de Agua Santa
The snow-covered peak of Chimborazo stands in the province that shares its name, within the confines of Riobamba town. It reigns as Ecuador’s tallest peak and stands at the point most distant from the planet’s core, positioning Chimborazo as the nearest terrestrial point to the sun.
The snow-covered peak of Chimborazo stands in the province that shares its name, within the confines of Riobamba town. It reigns as Ecuador’s tallest peak and stands at the point most distant from the planet’s core, positioning Chimborazo as the nearest terrestrial point to the sun.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Unnamed Road - We depart from Baños at 8:30 a.m., traveling about three hours in private transportation that allows you to witness indigenous crops, flocks of sheep, vicuñas and typical houses of adobe and straw.
Upon arrival at the first station, after registering, we continue on to the first benchmark at 4800 meters above sea level.
At this…
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Unnamed Road - We depart from Baños at 8:30 a.m., traveling about three hours in private transportation that allows you to witness indigenous crops, flocks of sheep, vicuñas and typical houses of adobe and straw.
Upon arrival at the first station, after registering, we continue on to the first benchmark at 4800 meters above sea level.
At this elevation, it is important to acclimatise in order to continue on the trek to the second base located at 5041 meters above sea level.
Just a short 10 minute walk from the second stop in the ascent, you can see a lagoon located just steps from the glacier.
The descent is then about 40 minutes, after which we will have the lunch.
Finally we will return to the vehicle to return to the town of Baños.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Photos from the tour
- Admission to the Reserve
- Box lunch
- Private transportation
- Photos from the tour
- Admission to the Reserve
- Box lunch
What's Not Included
- Additional snacks and refreshments during the trip
- Additional snacks and refreshments during the trip
Additional Information
- What you need to bring?
- Warm clothes, Hiking or closed toe shoes, Waterproof jacket, Gloves, Sun screen, Snacks, Water
- All times are approximate
- What you need to bring?
- Warm clothes, Hiking or closed toe shoes, Waterproof jacket, Gloves, Sun screen, Snacks, Water
- All times are approximate
Location
Hostal Transilvania
16 de Diciembre
Please enter Hostel Transilvania and let one of the staff know, you are waiting to be picked up for this activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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S2008qusarahs
Sep 16, 2024
It was a fantastic experience to visit Chimborazo - It was a fantastic experience to visit Chimborazo. The mountain's grandeur and the surrounding environment are incredibly stunning. The breathtaking views from the Whymper refuge make the strenuous climb there worthwhile. Additionally, we had the good fortune to witness vicuñas and other wildlife in their native environment. It was an experience I will never forget and one I would suggest to everyone who like the outdoors and adventure.
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Malteschumacher
Feb 23, 2022
Great adventure to Ecuador’s highest mountain - Super cool adventure to Ecuador’s highest mountain! We spent an amazing day with our guide Santiago and can definitely recommend this tour!
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