Duration: 11 hours
On this fascinating excursion we will reach the refuge of the second highest volcano in Ecuador and with perpetual snow at 5897 m.a.s.l., this is located within the Cotopaxi National Park. We will Read more ➤
CHIMBORAZO HIKE AND BIKE
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Duration - 7 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
CHIMBORAZO HIKE AND BIKE One of the reasons why you should pedal with us is to enjoy these amazing landscapes by bicycle and make your trip an unparalleled experience with highly qualified people and the necessary equipment to meet your expectations.
Highlights
- A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WHEN DESCENT BY BIKE TO MORE THAN 4800 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL
Description
CHIMBORAZO HIKE AND BIKE
CHIMBORAZO HIKE AND BIKE ROUTE 1
In this route you will descend on the same roads we drove up by car. It has 8 km dirt road + 29 km paved road, level easy to moderate, apt for beginners.
This tour is led by an English speaking driver-guide who will follow you in the support vehicle and give assistance when necessary. On this route, the hike is self-guided.
CHIMBORAZO HIKE AND BIKE ROUTE 2
The total biking distance is the same but includes about 20 km off road biking. The level is moderate to difficult. It has several technical tracks and steeper descents with a mixture of sand and gravel, so this option is for experienced mountain bikers.The guide will hike and bike with you, and there will be a driver in the support vehicle.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Certified guide
- Private transfers from and to Riobamba + support vehicle
- Marin mountain bikes
- First quality safety equipment
- Lunch in local restaurant
- Entrance permit Chimborazo Reserve
- DAILY PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO A COVERAGE OF DOLLARS 5,000
- Exclusions:
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Chimborazo Reserve Entrance
ou will be picked up at 8.30 a.m. for the scenic drive to Chimborazo Reserve. We make short stops for photos of the mountain and observation of the vicuñas, the wild cousins of llamas and alpacas. After about 1,5 hour drive arrival at the Carrel hut at 4850 m. / 15912 ft. Here we start the 1-kilometer hike on a trail of rocks and – depending on the weather in previous days – snow. The trail gradually climbs to the Whymper hut (5050 m. / 16.568 ft.) and on to Condor Cocha. This tiny glacial lake at 5100 m / 16.732 ft. is a great spot to contemplate the ever changing mountain scenery.
After the hike we prepare for the bike ride. The guide gives a safety briefing and you can do a short test ride in the flat area near the Carrel hut. Then off you go, zigzagging down with Chimborazo towering over you! From 4850 m. / 15.912 ft. you will cycle down an amazing change of scenery – from the snow covered mountain slopes to the moonlike volcanic landscape to green farming grounds and indigenous villages towards the end. In the village of San Juan (2900 m. / 9514 ft.), we have lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Riobamba around 15.00 p.m.
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CHIMBORAZO HIKE AND BIKE duration is 7 hours.
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