At 8.00 a.m. departure from Riobamba and 1-hour drive to the small town of Guamote. This is a very quiet town but every Thursday it gets crowded with colorfully dressed indigenous people at one of Ecuador’s most authentic markets. There are 3 different market squares: one for potatoes, vegetables and fruits; the animal market with llamas, sheep and pigs; and a third one for ponchos, hats and instant reparation of your clothing. In every street of town you will find all kind of merchandise you can imagine: from household ware to traditional medicine. Our guide will show you around all the squares and streets. On the way back to Riobamba we visit the Colta Lake and Balbanera, the first church of Ecuador.
We have lunch and then return to Riobamba. Arrive at 15.00 p.m.

My husband and I did the 3-day Inca Trail trek, with Marciel as our guide. It was fantastic! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and patient. We both experienced mild altitude sickness during the beginning of the hike, and our guide made sure we continued at a comfortable pace and made recommendations along the way. The food was great, and we learned so much about the history of the trail and the region. The camping equipment works well and is very comfortable. The horsemen work really hard to ensure everything is set up in advance. Highly recommend this trek and the tour operator. They are very professional and answered a lot of questions in advance of the trip.

By Nicole B for Inca Trail on Feb 19, 2024

Wir hatten einen tollen Guide/Emilio der alles gegeben hat und wenn dann wieder nur mit ihm. Vielen Dank bis zum nächsten Mal.

By Enrico H for Chimborazo Climb on Feb 09, 2024

Wonderfull trip, highly recommended.

By Jiri P for Chimborazo Hike & Bike on Nov 17, 2023

I had an amazing day with four other participants and our guide! I enjoyed the 1.5 hours we had to hike around the first and second refugios at Chimborazo, and then the biking part of the day was even better. I got to choose if I wanted to bike on the road or off-road, and I'm so glad I picked the latter. I rarely book tours, but I can say that though it was a bit pricey, I am so glad I did this while in Ecuador.

By Lauren G for Chimborazo Hike & Bike on Oct 02, 2023

very professional, great guide, great route, good equipment, nice people!

By Mario F for Volcano Circuit on Sep 22, 2023

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Guamote & Colta Lake

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