Carihuairazo Volcano Laguna Congelada Tour

Climb to over 13,100 feet above sea level with this excursion to the frozen lagoon of the Carihuairazo volcano. An incredible route through a glacial landscape!

Carihuairazo Volcano Laguna Congelada Tour

At 8 am on the morning of the tour, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa. From there, we'll travel west by minibus until we reach the Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve, about two hours away.

Upon arrival, you'll see the Chimborazo volcano, the highest peak in Ecuador at 20,700 feet (6,310 meters). Nearby is the Carihuairazo volcano, our destination for the day.

We'll begin a 3-hour hiking route to explore the wilderness surrounding the two volcanoes. We'll walk through snowy terrain while admiring high peaks and valleys until we reach the frozen lagoon of Carihuairazo, known as the Laguna Congelada.

While you take pictures of the lagoon, we'll explain how this place was formed millions of years ago due to the melting of the glacier of the Carihuairazo volcano.

Next, we'll take a break next to the lagoon to enjoy a picnic that includes a sandwich, fruit, and juice. After regaining some strength, we'll start our return down.

Returning to the minibus, we'll head back to your hotel, concluding the excursion at 5 pm.