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, stopping at various viewpoints along the way to appreciate the natural beauty and towns of Chimborazo.

We will have lunch at a restaurant in Chunchi, which includes a main dish and a drink. Post-lunch, we will begin a 3-hour hike to the summit of Cerro Puñay, located in the valley of Piñancay. Discussions about the Cañari Indigenous Peoples will be included during the trek.

Reaching an altitude of nearly 10,730 feet (3,270 meters), we will set up tents at the summit and proceed to a viewpoint for a sunset view, followed by dinner and rest at the campsite.

Day 2

We will wake up at 7:30 am and enjoy a mountain breakfast. The descent from Cerro Puñay will begin as we head back to the base where a minibus will be waiting. The activity will conclude at 4 pm, and you will be returned to your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa.

Accommodation

The excursion includes one night of lodging in tents on Cerro Puñay, and the tour price includes a sleeping bag.