Tungurahua Volcano 2-Day Hiking Excursion

Join a unique adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes with this 2-day hiking route up the Tungurahua volcano, a challenge for the bravest of souls!

Tungurahua Volcano 2-Day Hiking Excursion

Day 1

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa at 8:30 am. A brief introduction about safety and equipment will be provided before departing for the Tungurahua volcano.

Upon arrival, we'll embark on a 3-hour hike to the Garganta de Fuego refuge, located at an altitude of 12,634 feet (3,851 meters). At the lodge, we'll enjoy soup, a meat dish, and juice. In the afternoon, we'll explore the surroundings and prepare for the next climb.

Later, a dinner of a meat or chicken dish and juice will be served before resting for the next day.

Day 2

Around 1 am, we'll start the day with coffee, bread, and fruit. We'll then begin our six-hour hike to the summit of Mama Tungurahua, which is permanently active. Guests can enjoy captivating views of the sunrise over the Andes.

Afterward, we'll descend to the refuge and make our way down to the parking lot. A minibus will then take us back to Baños de Agua Santa, arriving at approximately 2 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes one night of accommodation at the Garganta de Fuego mountain refuge in a shared hostel-style room with a single bed.