Location: Riobamba
Top Things to do in Riobamba
The 6 Best Day Trips from in Riobamba, Chimborazo Province
Riobamba (Spanish pronunciation: [rjoˈβamba], full name San Pedro de Riobamba) is the capital of the Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, which is located at the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. It is 200 km (120 mi) south of Ecuador's capital Quito and located at 2754 m on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. The city is an important regional transport center as well as being a stop on the Pan-American Highway that runs through Ecuador. Riobamba stands as one of the largest cities in the central portion of Ecuador's Sierra region.
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1. Devil's Nose Hike and Ingapirca tour from Riobamba
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy our Devil Nose hike tour from Riobamba. One of the finest and most daring feats of engineering that the world had seen. The train used to do switchbacks down rocky slopes connecting the Andes mountains to the coast. In this tour we at also visit Ingapirca Ruins, the most important remains from the Incas in Ecuador. The tours as two options, you can go back to Riobamba or you can end the tour in Cuenca.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Licensed tour guide/driver, Transportation, Lunch in a local restaurant, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Entrance fee to Ingapirca $2, Gratuities
Reviewed By julieb1954
Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!
2. Chimborazo Volcano and Condor Cocha Lagoon Day Tour
Enjoy a walk through the snowy Chimborazo, called the closest point to the Sun from the center of the earth, where you can observe flora and fauna typical of the Ecuadorian moors, in addition, appreciate the perpetual snow of the Colossus of the Andes. Added to this experience is the fact of being able to visit one of the few remnants of the Polylepis forest or paper tree in the area called El Arenal.
Inclusions: Transportation, Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off , Lunch, Entrance to Chimborazo Volcano
Exclusions: Gratuities, Nothing not specified
Reviewed By geierdianne
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
3. Full-Day Ghost Hideout Tour from Riobamba
Enjoy a walk to the natural formation of rocks in the form of a ghost at the gates of the Amazon and foothills of the Tungurahua volcano in the Penipe canton. Also, relax to take a bath in the hot springs located in this exotic area. Add the tour of the territory and observe different natural landscapes as well as culture and gastronomy
Inclusions: Transportation, Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Lunch, Entrance to the attractions
Exclusions: Gratuities, Nothing not specified
Reviewed By geierdianne
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
4. Full-Day Chimborazo Colorful Tradition Tour from Riobamba
A tour of one of the alpaco communities in the Province of Chimborazo to learn about the production of textile garments, made with the fiber of this Andean camelid. We will learn various activities related to this process, starting with the care of the animal, going through the natural dyeing of the fiber and the different ways of weaving to obtain these handcrafted garments.
Inclusions: Transportation, Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off , Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Nothing not specified
Reviewed By geierdianne
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
5. Excursion Day to Enchanted Lagoons from Riobamba
Enjoy the conjugation of nature and human beings in this outing, you can visit iconic places in the province of Chimborazo such as the Colta lagoon, the Atillo lagoons, flora and fauna typical of the sector. In the same way you will be able to observe different cultural manifestations such as the Balbanera church (the first church in Ecuador), the Guamote fair and the preparation of biscuits (typical gastronomy)
Inclusions: Transportation, Professional guide , Hotel pick up and drop-off, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Nothing not specified
Reviewed By geierdianne
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
6. Excursion Day Hieleros de Bolívar from Riobamba
Enjoy a walk through the traditional Hieleros de Bolivar in the Chimborazo volcano skirts, where you can observe flora and fauna typical of the Ecuadorian moors, in addition, appreciate the perpetual snow of the Colossus of the Andes. You can learn the ancient way of extracting ice with people from the area and how it is marketed in the markets of Guaranda
Inclusions: Transportation, Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off , Lunch, Entrance to Chimborazo Volcano
Exclusions: Gratuities, Nothing not specified
Reviewed By geierdianne
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
