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El Altar Trek
One of the most beautiful mountains in our country is El Altar, which the indigenous people called Capac Urcu which in the Quichua language means Majestic Mountain or Lord of the Mountains. The Spaniards were who baptized the mountain with the name that represents the church and the peaks have names related to it.
This trekk is for adventure adventure lovers, for those who love nature and challenges. In this tour we can visit Collanes, the Yellow Lagoon and the Mandur Lagoon of Mandur, but on the third day we will be in autonomy.
INCLUSIONS
- Private land transportation from Quito to Riobamba - Quito
- 1 night of accommodation in Quito
- 1 night accommodation in Riobamba
- 1 nights camping
- 2 nights Collanes hut
- A bilingual (English/Spanish) guide
- All meals mentioned in itinerary
- Trekking from 5 to 7 hours per day (according your physical conditions)
- Porters and mules
- All equipment
- All entrance tickets
- Soft drinks
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal equipment, backpacks, personal clothing, camera, etc.
- Travel insurance
- Meals not noted on itinerary
- Optional activities not on the itinerary
- Gratuity for local team
At the end of the trip, gratuity for the crew for a job well done is highly appreciated. We encourage you to use your discretion and tip according to the caliber of service you receive.
Note: This program can be tailor-made for your needs and interests. For further information, contact us!
Quick facts
- DURATION
- 6 days
- HIGHLIGHT
- Quito city tour
- Drive Riobamba
- Hacienda Releche
- 5 – 7 hrs hike per day
- Laguna Amarilla (Yellow laggon)
- Mandur Lagoon
- PRICE
- From: US$2.585 pp
- DIFFICULTY
- High
- PERIOD
- This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year.
- We recommend: April-December
- EXPERIENCE TYPE
- Hiking
- Pure Nature
- Adventure
- You can add extensions ether the Galapagos Islands, the jungle or more options by lands of Ecuador.
- PAYMENT
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