Hike & Bike Tungurahua

Hike & Bike Tungurahua

The Tungurahua Volcano, rising to 5,023 meters above sea level, is located near the town of Baños de Agua Santa, a destination known for its hot springs and natural landscapes.

The adventure begins with a hike along the volcano’s trails, ascending the slopes of Tungurahua, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Baños valley, the Amazon jungle, and, if the weather permits, the volcano’s summit.

After the hike, the exciting bike descent begins, traveling along dirt roads and trails through the mountainous landscape. As you descend, you will pass waterfalls, farmland, and small rural communities.

This tour will test your endurance as you first climb to the Tungurahua refuge at 3,800 m, and then descend by bike along dirt and rocky roads, drifting and feeling a whirlwind of adrenaline. Are you ready to push the limits of fear with this 4x4 tour?

Itinerary

1. The meeting point will be at the office in Baños, where we will try on helmets and select bikes.
2. In our private transportation, we will head to Pondoa, at the entrance to the Tungurahua Volcano trail, in a 40-minute drive with our specialized guide.
3. Once at the entrance to the Tungurahua Volcano, we will prepare for a hike that lasts approximately 3 hours. The hike starts at 2,800 m and ends at 3,800 m.
4. Upon reaching the refuge, we will rest and enjoy the scenery while the guide prepares the box lunch.
5. Depending on the weather, we will ascend to 4,000 m to search for lava stones from Tungurahua’s last eruption in 2006.
6. We will descend to the starting point in a 1.5-hour journey, where we will get ready to take the bikes and ride downhill to Baños in a 40-minute bike ride.