Ecuador · Trekking

2 days Trekking Altar Volcano & Yellow Lagoon Visit From Quito

2 Days Round trip from Quito Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 2-day trekking adventure to Nevado El Altar from Quito
02 Hike through the scenic Collanes Valley
03 Visit the striking Yellow Lagoon
04 Camp overnight in the mountain trekking area
05 Explore the Andean páramo in Sangay National Park
06 Round-trip transportation from Quito included
07 Bilingual professional guide throughout the trip

Discover one of Ecuador’s most rewarding trekking adventures on a 2-day journey to Nevado El Altar, also known as Kapak Urku. Travel from Quito into the Andean highlands and hike through the striking Collanes Valley, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, páramo landscapes, and the unique flora and fauna of the region.

This experience combines trekking, camping, and mountain exploration in Sangay National Park, with an early-morning hike to the beautiful Yellow Lagoon. Ideal for active travellers looking to experience Ecuador’s natural beauty up close, this trek offers a memorable overnight adventure in one of the country’s most celebrated mountain settings.

Discover one of Ecuador’s most rewarding trekking adventures on a 2-day journey 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

Cities Riobamba, Quito

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer from Quito to Riobamba + Penipe + Trekking to The Altar Volcano

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel at 02H30 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 + Quito

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.

Coming back to Quito approximately 18h00 pm, arriving to Quito aproximately 22h00 pm

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Quito 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Dinner
National Professional Guide (Bilingual ESP - ING)
Transportation Quito - Riobamba - Penipe - Quito
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
Entrance non specified
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
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 Quito)