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Duration

3 days and 2 nights

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Language

Español / Inglés

Min. Passengers

2 passengers

The Carihuayrazo is the smallest mountain that is located in the Province of Tungurahua at 5020 meters above sea level. It is near the highest mountain in the world, between the slopes of Chimborazo .
You can enjoy all its landscapes, lagoons and vicuñas, as well as experience the best of this destination that Ecuador offers.

Departure place

Itinerary

Day 1

Carihuairazo Summit 5016 masl

Carihuairazo : It has a very widespread but not scientifically proven legend Carihuairazo (5,016m) competed in height with the Colossus of the Andes, it is said that at first glance it was impossible to know who of the two was the largest, until a cataclysm raised In 1699 that affected the provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo, the volcano was in its current shape and size. It has a boiler approximately 2 km long due to glacial erosion.
09:00 am Start: We leave from Riobamba by private transport
45 min Tour of the Mocha River: We will go to “El Encañonado de las Abras” on the banks of the Mocha River, we will travel approximately 45 minutes
5 to 6hrs Trekking near the river: We start the walk following the course of the river, heading west, until we reach the base camp located at 4,300m, at the base in the community of Mecha Huasca. (5 to 6 hours of walking).
Dinner
Mountain lodging

Day 2

Mountain trekking

08:00 am Departure: Trekking to the glacial 4700 masl. to do the glacial school with all the high mountain teams.
Box lunch: In the mountains.
Rest : In the afternoon we return to the Community Shelter to rest.
Dinner

Day 3

Glacier Tour

02:00 am Departure: Very early in the morning, we leave in the direction of the glaciers located at 4,700 meters above sea level, site where we are properly equipped with crampons, as well as the stringed string.
08:00 am Arrival at the top: To continue towards the top which is expected to arrive at 08:00 am.
Time for photos: Once conquered at the top, rigorous photographs are taken, faithful witnesses of the adventure, we take a short break and then begin the descent towards the entrance of the glaciers, where we can enjoy a deserved cold lunch to load forces.
2H Return to camp: We continue to the base camp in approximately 2 hours
Snack : A little snack awaits us.
03:00 pm Return to Riobamba: We collect all the mountain equipment as well as the camp and return to Riobamba. For this activity we need mules and porters to take the mountain equipment like the camp to the top.
Data : Return: 15H00 / Difficulty: Difficult, it is necessary a very good acclimatization and have glacier experience / Includes: Mountain equipment / Specialized guide / Transport / Food / Shelter accommodation.
Bring : Thermal clothing / Snacks / Energy drinks

Includes

Not included

Activities

Notes

Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have little level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and / or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.
Seats in transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken according to the order of arrival / pick-up.

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