Tungurahua Volcano 2-Day Hiking Excursion

Join a unique adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes with this 2-day hiking route up the Tungurahua volcano.

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 will be provided about safety and equipment for the ascent before we head to the Tungurahua volcano.

Upon arrival, a 3-hour hiking route to the Garganta de Fuego refuge at an altitude of 12,634 feet (3,851 meters) will commence. There, we will have soup, a meat dish, and juice. In the afternoon, we will explore the surroundings and prepare for the next climb.

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

Day 2

At around 1 am, we will wake up and have coffee, bread, and fruit to prepare for the final ascent. The next six hours will involve a hiking route to the summit of Mama Tungurahua, known for its permanent activity. Enjoy views of the sunrise over the Andes from the top.

Following the ascent, we will descend to the refuge and continue to the parking lot. A minibus will take us back to Baños de Agua Santa, arriving at 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.