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SCHEDULE
Minimum: 2 participants
Schedule: Advance reservation required
Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Return: 6:00 PM on the second day
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Maximum Altitude: 5,319 m (Obispo Summit)
Tour Type: High Mountain – Trekking – Expedition
Location: Sangay National Park, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador
DAY 1 | Baños or Riobamba – Laguna Amarilla – Base Camp
Meet Your Mountain Guide
Your expedition begins at the Turismo Ecuador 24 office, where you will meet your certified high-mountain guide.
The following activities will take place:
- Participant registration.
- Personal equipment inspection.
- Document signing.
- General expedition briefing.
The tour can start from Baños de Agua Santa or Riobamba, depending on the agreed itinerary.
Transfer to Sangay National Park
Travel by private vehicle to the community of Releche, the main gateway to the spectacular Sangay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the journey, you'll enjoy breathtaking Andean landscapes, traditional indigenous communities, and vast high-altitude páramo ecosystems.
Trek to Laguna Amarilla
Altitude: 4,200 m (13,780 ft)
Approximate Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Begin one of Ecuador's most spectacular trekking routes through high-altitude grasslands, wetlands, and mountain trails while enjoying incredible views of the impressive El Altar Massif.
Along the hike, you'll discover glacial lakes, unique Andean flora, and pristine natural landscapes.
Arrival at Laguna Amarilla
Set up base camp beside the breathtaking Laguna Amarilla, surrounded by the towering volcanic walls of El Altar.
Time to:
- Rest.
- Rehydrate.
- Enjoy the scenery.
- Take photographs.
- Acclimatize to the altitude.
Dinner and Technical Briefing
After a hot dinner, your mountain guide will conduct a technical briefing covering:
- Summit route.
- Weather conditions.
- Proper use of technical equipment.
- Glacier travel techniques.
- Safety procedures.
Early rest to prepare for the summit ascent before dawn.
DAY 2 | Obispo Summit (5,319 m) – Return
Early Wake-Up
Activities begin before sunrise.
Enjoy a light breakfast while your guide performs a final inspection of all technical equipment.
Ascent to Obispo Summit
Today begins the most challenging part of the expedition.
The climb crosses:
- Glaciers.
- Snow slopes.
- Ice sections.
- Volcanic rock terrain.
The following technical equipment is mandatory:
- Crampons.
- Harness.
- Helmet.
- Ice axe.
- Rope.
- Mountaineering equipment.
The ascent takes approximately 6 to 8 hours, depending on weather conditions and the pace of the group.
Obispo Summit
Altitude: 5,319 m (17,451 ft)
Upon reaching the summit, you'll enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the Ecuadorian Andes.
On clear days, you can admire:
- Sangay Volcano.
- Chimborazo Volcano.
- Tungurahua Volcano.
- Carihuairazo Volcano.
- Los Ilinizas.
Enjoy time for photographs, a short rest, and celebrating your achievement before beginning the descent.
Descent to Base Camp
Return to base camp following the same route.
Upon arrival, enjoy a hot breakfast before dismantling the campsite and preparing for the return journey.
Trek Back to Releche
Hike approximately 5 hours back to the community of Releche.
Return to Riobamba or Baños de Agua Santa
Private transportation back to Riobamba or Baños de Agua Santa.
End of the expedition.
WHAT TO BRING
- Thermal clothing.
- Warm clothing.
- Waterproof jacket.
- Waterproof pants.
- High-quality mountain trekking boots.
- Warm hat.
- Gloves.
- UV-protection sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Headlamp.
- Personal water bottle.
- Change of clothes.
- Personal toiletries.