Cerro Puñay 2-Day Excursion

Disconnect and breathe in the fresh mountain air on this 2-day hiking and camping excursion to Cerro Puñay from Baños de Agua Santa.

Cerro Puñay 2-Day Excursion

Day 1

After picking you up at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa at 7 am, we'll head southwest towards Cerro Puñay. We will make several stops at viewpoints to appreciate the natural beauty and the towns of Chimborazo.

To replenish our strength, we'll stop at a restaurant in Chunchi for a meal consisting of a main dish and a drink. Following lunch, we will begin a 3-hour hiking route to the top of Cerro Puñay, reaching an altitude of nearly 10,730 feet (3,270 meters). During the hike, we will discuss the Cañari Indigenous Peoples who once inhabited these lands.

Upon reaching the summit, we'll set up the tents and head to a viewpoint to enjoy the sunset. We'll have dinner at the camp and rest overnight amidst nature.

Day 2

We'll wake up at 7:30 am and start the day with a mountain breakfast. We will descend from Cerro Puñay and arrive at the base, where a minibus will be waiting. The activity concludes at 4 pm, returning you to your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa.

Accommodation

The excursion includes one night of lodging in tents at Cerro Puñay. The tour price also covers the sleeping bag.