VICUÑA TREKKING

WHY TAKE THIS TOUR?

You will feel the emotion of walking between 2 important snow-capped mountains, the Chimborazo and the Carihuairazo, mountains with a high diversity of flora, fauna and impressive landscapes.
You will live the unique experience of spending the night at 4100 meters above sea level in an ecological mountain refuge, surrounded by nature and a blanket of stars.
After a trek of approximately 5 hours, you will arrive at the natural hot springs of Chimborazo, a place and time to relax.

INFORMATION

Price: $200 per person (Minimum 2 persons).
Duration: 2 days/1 night.
Departure: Hotel in the city of Riobamba.
Available: Every day with prior reservation.
DIFFICULTY: 3

The highest volcano in Ecuador, Chimborazo, has an exuberant natural wealth on its slopes; the Vicuña trekking is done on the northeast side of Chimborazo passing through the Abraspungo valley at an average altitude of 4200 meters above sea level, between the Chimborazo and Carihuairazo snow-capped peaks.

A hike of approximately 22 km that is done in 2 days, the first day we leave from the Urbina station located at 3600 meters above sea level through trails in the moor to reach the UrkuWasi refuge at 4150 meters above sea level, in a journey of 10 km, from this point we have the freedom to hike to the glaciers of Chimborazo or to different waterfalls, in approximately 3 to 4 hours. We spend the night in traditional mountain huts, a spectacular site called Urku Wasi. At dawn after breakfast, we continue the journey passing by the Mechausca refuge located at 4200 meters above sea level, a journey of 12 km, and then transfer by vehicle to the hot springs of Chimborazo.

This hike is called "Trekking of the Vicuña" due to the presence of this species of Andean camelid in the foothills of Chimborazo, on the route you can also observe groups of llamas and alpacas grazing in the moorlands.

INCLUDES

Tourist transportation from Riobamba to Urbina on the 1st day and return from Chimborazo to the city of Riobamba on the 2nd day.
Experienced local guides.
Entry permits to the protected area of Chimborazo.
Food (Boxlunch and dinner on the mountain on the 1st day).
Breakfast and Boxlunch on the 2nd day.
Lodging in cabins or camping in the mountain (Optional).
Sleeping bag.
Rubber boots for hiking (Necessary).
Chimborazo Hot Springs.

NO INCLUDES

Taxes, if you need a bill.
Hotels in the city of Riobamba.

ITINERARY FIRST DAY

08:00: Departure from your hotel in the city of Riobamba.

8:30: Canelazo in Urbina at 3600 masl (Posada la Estación).

09:00: Beginning of the trekking following the moorlands along the slopes of Chimborazo up to 4150 meters above sea level at the Urku Wasi refuge, a journey of approximately 10 km.

12:00: Boxlunch.

13:00: Free time or cfree choice of 1 to 3 hours.

18:00: Dinner and lodging at the Urku Wasi lodge.

ITINERARY SECOND DAY

6:30: Breakfast.

7:00: Trekking through the Abraspungo valley to the Mechahuasca refuge (5 hours approx - 12 km).

We pass through the Abraspungo valley between the Carihuirazo and Chimborazo snow-capped mountains at an average altitude of 4200 masl.

13:00: Boxlunch (Mountain lunch).

13:30: Time to visit and relax at the Chimborazo hot springs, a natural site with medicinal waters.

16:00 Return to the city of Riobamba.

18:00: Farewell and end of our services.

¿HOW TO BOOK?

- Send a Whatsapp to (+593) 0984906132 or an email to info@chimborazotours.com with the following specifications: Tour name, travel date, number of people, name and surname, passport number, country of origin.
- Once we receive the information we will coordinate the details of the trip.
- The payment must be made with the advance payment of 50% of the value (Do not forget to send the proof of payment to whatsapp 0984906132).