Ecuador · Trekking

2 days Trekking snowy the Altar Volcano & Yellow Lagoon Visit

2 Days Round trip from Riobamba Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the scenic Andean páramo of El Altar
02 Visit the dramatic Collanes Valley and Laguna Amarilla
03 Enjoy a 2-day mountain adventure with overnight camping
04 Travel with a bilingual national professional guide
05 Includes transport from and back to Riobamba
06 Entrance to Sangay National Park included

Discover one of Ecuador’s most rewarding highland treks on this 2-day adventure to Nevado El Altar, also known as Kapak Urku. Journey through the Andean páramo, take in the dramatic scenery of the Collanes Valley, and experience the striking beauty of Laguna Amarilla on a route celebrated as one of the country’s best trekking experiences.

With transport from Riobamba, camping equipment, park entrance, meals as listed, and a bilingual professional guide included, this experience is ideal for travellers looking to combine mountain landscapes, outdoor adventure, and an overnight stay in a spectacular natural setting.

Discover one of Ecuador’s most rewarding highland treks on this 2-day adventure to Nevado El Altar, also known as Kapak Urku.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Riobamba

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer from Riobamba to Penipe + Trekking to The Altar Volcano

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel at 06H30 AM

“Live the adventure in the enigmatic Kapak Urku”

Enjoy a unique adventure through one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador, the Nevado El Altar or Kapak Urku in Kichwa. Be dazzled by the immense Collanes Valley and the fascinating Laguna Amarilla.

We will begin our adventure from the hotel, moving to the Penipe canton and the area where we will have the registration to enter the protected area, presentation of the logistics team, delivery of sleeping bags, warm-up, and instructions.

We prepare and begin our trekking, until we reach the Collanes Valley where the camping area is, we will have dinner and rest.

Day 02

Trekking to Laguna Amarilla + Return to Riobamba

We start very early, preparing to begin the trail to the yellow lagoon, where our guides will take the best photographs of your memories; then we will return to the camping area and have breakfast.

After a short rest, we are ready to descend towards Penipe and later to Riobamba.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Riobamba 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Breakfast
National Professional Guide (Bilingual ESP - ING)
Transportation from / to Riobamba
Entrance to the Sangay National Park
Equipment (3-season tent, insulated tent, and sleeping bag).
Satellite tracking and Travel and adventure insurance.

What's Not Included

Breakfast and Lunch in day 1 // Lunch and dinner in day 2
Nothing not specified
Entrance non 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
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera
Trekking clothes, scarf, warm clothing preferably cotton, hats, boots, waterproof sweaters
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Riobamba)