Day Trip Chimborazo Volcano & Balbanera’s Church From Guayaquil
Overview
Chimborazo, the highest volcano in Ecuador, boasts an altitude of 6263.47 meters above sea level and is the point furthest from the center of the Earth. A stop at Balbanera’s Church allows for admiration of its incredible architecture before proceeding to view Chimborazo Volcano.
- 🏰 Visit Balbanera’s Church to admire its stunning design.
- 🌋 Enjoy panoramic views of Chimborazo Volcano from designated spots.
- 🚗 The car will reach the first refuge before starting the hike.
- 🥾 Begin walking to the second refuge of this remarkable volcano.
- ⚠️ Be aware that weather conditions may affect visibility and access to certain areas.
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Private Excursion
Box lunch included
Pickup included
- Entrance to Chimborazo Volcano
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Nothing not specified
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
- 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, (pass by)
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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.