Ecuador · Mountain Exploration

Day Trip Chimborazo Volcano & Balbanera’s Church From Guayaquil

14 Hours Round trip from Guayaquil Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit historic Balbanera Church near Colta Lagoon
  • 02 Explore the Chimborazo Wildlife Production Reserve
  • 03 Travel up to the Hermanos Carriel Refuge at 4,850 meters
  • 04 Walk toward the second Whymper Refuge at 5,000 meters
  • 05 Enjoy panoramic views of majestic Chimborazo Volcano
  • 06 Typical lunch at a traditional restaurant in the area
  • 07 Round-trip transportation from Guayaquil included

Discover one of Ecuador’s most remarkable natural landmarks on this full-day journey from Guayaquil to Chimborazo Volcano. Travel into the Chimborazo Wildlife Production Reserve, stop at historic Balbanera Church by Colta Lagoon, and take in sweeping views of the surrounding Andean landscape.

Your experience continues up to the Hermanos Carriel Refuge at 4,850 meters above sea level, followed by a walk toward the second Whymper Refuge at 5,000 meters. With time for photos and a typical lunch at a traditional restaurant in the area, this tour combines mountain scenery, local heritage, and a rewarding high-altitude adventure.

Your experience continues up to the Hermanos Carriel Refuge at 4,850 meters above sea level, followed by a walk toward the second Whymper Refuge at 5,000 meters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Guayaquil, Chimborazo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Total Duration: 10 - 15 hours

Pick up at 4:00 AM, we begin the tour by picking up the pax at the hotel, then we will head towards the Chimborazo Wildlife Production Reserve in the province of Chimborazo, our first stop will be at the Balbanera church to admire the church which was built almost on the shores of the Colta lagoon, it has a square that serves for indigenous concentrations, as a background to the population of Villa Unión and the majestic Chimborazo, in the place there is a restaurant where each passenger can have breakfast (Optional Breakfast), after this break we will continue our way to the Chimborazo Volcano, the vehicle arrives at the Hermanos Carriel Refuge which is at 4,850 meters above sea level, then we will make the ascent walking towards the second Whymper refuge which is at 5,000 meters above sea level, the walk is not heavy but we will go at the pace of the passengers. We will have time for the respective photo. We will have a typical lunch at a traditional restaurant in the area and then return to Guayaquil. End of service and return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Guayaquil 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Entrance to Chimborazo Volcano
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Nothing not specified

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We provide Multilingual guide
  • The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel (Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guayaquil, EC
Tour start
Guayaquil, EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Guayaquil.

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