Tarifas y programas soultrain 2016

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“GOD CHIMBORAZO”

Our tour begins in Riobamba city, with our vehicle, equipment and guide, we´ll head the Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador (6310mts). During the tour, our bilingual guide will explain the flora, fauna and culture of the region Puruhuá. We will cross the towns of San Juan, Rumipamba, San Pablo, arriving at the entrance of the protected area, located at 4500 mts

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From here we will appreciate unique species founded only in this environment as: vicuñas, alpacas, llamas (different kind of camels), andean eagles and "chuquirahua" the Andes´ flower. We get the first shelter (4800mts) (14763ft)

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, from here, we start a trek for about 1:30 hours towards the Whymper refuge (5000mts) ) (16404ft)

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, having a nice drink (mate de coca) at our arriving. The adrenaline starts at our descent, our specialized biking guide will prepare the bikes and the rest of equipment to begin the highest down hill biking in Ecuador. The first 8km are on the ground and then it changes to asphalt (24km), until we reach the town of San Juan. Lunch in a typical restaurant at this town. Back to Riobamba. SPECIFICATIONS:

Physical Level: Easy

Distance: 32 km descent dirt road 7.5 km and 24.5 km on pavement

Maximum height: 5000 meters Refugio Whymper (16.405 feet)

Minimum height: San Juan 3200 meters (10,500 feet)

Total time: 5 to 6 hours

Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission) Lunch


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“THE INKA SECRETS”

Our tour starts at Riobamba, with our car we´ll head the first refuge of the Chimborazo’s protected area, located at 4800 mts (14763ft).We´ll hike to the second refuge (Whymper 5000mts) (16404ft), to enjoy a delicious “mate de coca” tea, which is good against “soroche” (mountain headache), and as a reward of our effort, our passports will be stamped with the Whymper´s hut stamp. In our descent, we´ll start our downhill biking adventure across hidden valleys towards the San Juan´s community. Our naturalist bilingual guide will explain you about interesting places during this exciting activity. You´ll discover the “Cuartel del Inca” (Inca´s barracks), the highest archeological ruin near the Chimborazo; the Chimborazo´s mineral water springs; some Andean communities and all of it joined with a wonderful view of the Chimborazo´s south face. Box lunch during the trip. Arriving to Riobamba SPECIFICATIONS:

Physical Level: Intermediate

Distance: 37 km, 26 km on dirt road and 11 km on pavement

Uphill: approximately 2 km

Downhill: approximately 32 km

Maximum height: 5000 meters Refugio Whymper (16.405 feet)

Minimum height: San Juan 3200 meters (10,500 feet)


Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual, and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission) Box Lunch


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“BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND LEGENDS”

For nature and adventure biking lovers!! Our tour starts at Riobamba, with our car we´ll head the first refuge of the Chimborazo’s protected area, located at 4800 mts. We´ll hike towards the second refuge (Whymper 5000mts), to enjoy a delicious “mate de coca” tea, which is good against “soroche” (mountain headache) and as a reward pof our effort, our passports will be stamped with the Whymper´s hut stamp. Our downhill biking will start at 4800 mts, the first 5 km are in pavement, until getting our first uphill (aprox. 1hour), in a dirt road. Our effort will be rewarded with a nice view of mountains like: Chimborazo, Tungurahua, Altar, Carihuayrazo and The Sangay!!. From this 4000mts. (13123ft), starts our next easy and long stage, downhill in a dirty - rocky road, crossing Andean villages, and hidden paths until reaching the “ 4 esquinas” community (2-3 hours aprox). Our box lunch will be really welcome received at this point. The next and final 3rd stage will be from “4 esquinas” towards the old train station Urbina (3500mts) (11482ft), in an uphill dirt road, after 2 ½ hours our trip will be completed with nice hot drinks and with our car waiting us to Riobamba. SPECIFICATIONS:

Physical Level: Difficult

Distance: 40 km, 25 km on dirt road, 10 km on the road mixed (rock and soil) and 5 km

on pavement

Uphill: 13 km

Downhill: 24 km approximately

Maximum height: Refugio Whymper 5000 meters (16,405 feet)

Minimum height: 4 Corners Community 3200 meters (10,500 feet)


Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission) Box lunch


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“HIDDEN PARADISES”

Our tour starts at Riobamba, in our car we´ll get the Calera community (3090mts). (10137ft), a place of wonderful views of mountains like Chimborazo, Carihuayrazo and Altar. From this point begins this unique biking tour, dedicated for nature lovers. With our bilingual biking guide, you´ll discover the old route to Guaranda city, called “Gallo Rumi” (Rock ´s Cock); in a dirt road, your skills will be tested in this uphill and downhill biking trip (3 hours aprox). Lunch at our arriving to Guaranda city (2668mts) (8753ft). Visit to the Guaranga´s museum, where there is a nice view of the 7 different hills that surround this city. Back to Riobamba. SPECIFICATIONS:

Level: Intermediate

Distance: 36 km, 22 km on dirt road and 14 km on asphalt

Uphill: 6 km

Dowhnill: 33 km approximately

Maximum height: Refugio Whymper 5000 meters (16,405 feet)

Minimum height: Guaranda city 2668mts. (8753feet)


Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission) Lunch Entrance fees


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“RIDING TO BAÑOS” From Highlands to the jungle!!! Starting at Riobamba, we leave in our private vehicle for bikes and people towards Penipe city, located after 45 minutes driving. Form this point we start our journey, with our biking guide, we´ll prepare our bikes and equipment to begin the route. We´ll start our first 10km in paved surface, until heading Cahuaji; snack. From this point, we´ll take a dusty path towards “Los Pájaros”, the main entrance to Baños city, our trip is surrounded with marvelous views of green landscapes, close to the Chambo River (after become Pastaza river), we´ll cross uphills and downhills, all of them joined with the presence of the most Active volcano: mama Tungurahua. At our arriving in Baños, our lunch will wait for us and a relaxing bath at the “Manto de la Virgen” hot springs will be our reward!. SPECIFICATIONS:

Level: Intermediate-High

Distance: 45 km, 10 km on asphalt and 35 km on dirt road

Uphill: 6-8 km approximately (not continuously)


Maximum height: Riobamba city 2750 meters (9,022 feet)

Minimum height: Baños city 1820 meters (5,971 feet)


Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Snack Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Water during the trip Lunch Entrance fees


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“RIDING CHIMBORAZO MAGIC ESCENERIES” Our tour begins in Riobamba city, with our vehicle, equipment and guide, we´ll head the Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador (6310mts). During the tour, our guide will explain the flora, fauna and culture of the region Puruhuá. We get the first shelter (4800mts), from here, we start a trek for about 1:30 hours towards the Whymper refuge (5000mts), having a nice drink (mate de coca) at our arriving. The adrenaline starts at our descent, our specialized biking guide will prepare the bikes and the rest of equipment to begin the highest down hill biking in Ecuador. The first 8km are on the ground until we get the Chimborazo´s entrance. From here we continue by car for about 15 minutes until we arrive at the indigenous village of San Luis, which is the starting point of the second bike section (about 50 km.) We start our cycling gently downhill, passing several traditional communities where horses still are a very common way of transport. Further on you will enjoy the spectacular landscape with green valleys, giant rock formations and small waterfalls. After a final stretch on a quiet road you will arrive at Ambato (2600 m. / 8.531 ft.), capital of the Tungurahua province. From here you can either return with us to Riobamba or continue your trip to Baños, Latacunga or Quito. SPECIFICATIONS:

Level: easy

Distance (biking): 58 km, 40 km on asphalt and 18 km on dirt road


Maximum height: Whymper hut, 5000 meters (16,405 feet)

Minimum height: Ambato city 2600 meters (8,531 feet)


Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English / French) Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Water during the trip Box Lunch


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“RIDING TO SALINAS: THE LAST ANDEAN PARADISE” Discover the most amazing ride between hidden valleys and a wonderful view of the colossus Chimborazo. Starting at 8H00 from Riobamba we’ll take our car to the El Arenal path, during our trip, we´ll have nice views of elevations like Tungurahua, Carihuayrazu and the magic Chimborazo, surrounded by our friends: the camels Llama, Alpaca and Vicuña (a kind of llama) which make the scenery more beautiful; from here the dusty path is waiting for us and our bike riding. After 3 hours inside of the hidden valleys of the Bolivar’s province, discovering forgotten communities, enjoying pictures of pine trees plantations, primary Andean forests and the people´s friendship as we pass, we’ll get the most developed Andean community of Salinas de Guaranda, where the chocolate, yogurt and cheese, weavings and mushroom factories are located and we have the chance to visit and discover their industry and history, spoken by our native guide at our arriving. Lunch. Back to Riobamba.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Level: intermediate

Distance (biking): 41 km in total (8,5 km dirt road, 9 km asphalt, 23,3 km between little

stones and dirt road)


Maximum height: Cruz del Arenal 4000 meters (13,123 feet)

Minimum height: Salinas de Guaranda 3550 meters (11,646 feet)


Optional: if you are interested to start from the Chimborazo´s first hut, please let us know.

Included:

Private transportation for people and bikes Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French) Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission) Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano) Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava) Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit Water during the trip Box Lunch Visit to Salina´s factories


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EQUIPMENT BIKES Brand: GER, EAGLE reinforced double box Components: Shimano Acera (all) 24 speed Sizes: From 15 inches. Up to 21 inches. Suspension: SUNTOUR XCM 120 mm Hoops: double reinforced Cycling specialized seat VEHICLES Brand: JEEP MONTERO (with upper grill, capacity 10 bicycles) Brand: SPRINTER (VAN), capacity 16 passengers. Brand: Hyundai (VAN) capacity 11 passengers ELBOW, KNEE PADS AND HELMETS Brand: Polysport GLOVES Brand: KUNVA (finger length)


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HORSEBACK RIDDING “EL ALTAR” We leave Riobamba, with our vehicle we head to the hacienda Releche (3000mts) (9842ft), where we begin our journey of about 4 to 5 hours on horseback to the Valley of Collanes. During the tour, we climb a height of 1000 meters, crossing valleys, waterfalls, all with beautiful views and elevations like Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Cubillines, and Tungurahua. We arrive at the second refuge, from this point we begin a walk of 2 hours to reach the 4050 mts (13283ft), where is localted the “Laguna Amarilla”, base of the volcano Altar, where you can appreciate this beautiful mountain and its various peaks, which make the most beautiful in the country. Box Lunch. Return to the Valley of Collanes to take our horses and go down to Releche hacienda, where we pick up our vehicle to return to Riobamba. Included:

Private transportation Bilingual naturalist licenced Guide (English/French) Patented for Tour Operator in protected Areas Water during the trip Horses and mules Native guide Box Lunch Gloves, rubber boots


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HORSEBACK RIDDING “TEMPLO MACHAY”

We leave the city of Riobamba towards the community of San Pablo Pulinguí, located at 4000 mts (13123ft), where you get a fantastic view of Volcano Chimborazo. We meet with our native guides who will explain the journey to make. We took our horses and headed out to the community Chorrera, where we start the journey to the Temple Machay. Along the way, we pass by some grasslands, native vegetation of the moor, observe the "dunes" that are part of the high desert. After 3 hours of ascent, we arrived at Machay Temple, a sacred Puruhá´s culture place. Before entering into it, the guide will perform an ancient ritual, where the mountain can accept our visit. Box lunch on the site. Beginning of the descent, we cross the moor to reach the solitary tree, unique of its kind, home to several mountain birds like the Andean Eagle. Arrival to Pulinguí community where we´ll have a hot typical drink. Return to Riobamba. Included:

Private transportation Bilingual naturalist licenced Guide (English/French) Patented for Tour Operator in protected Areas Water during the trip Horses and mules Native guide Box Lunch Gloves, rubber boots


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THE LAST ICE COLLECTOR

In Ecuador, people believe that when “Taita” (kichwa word for father) Chimborazo is upset, “Mama” (mother) Tungurahua becomes anxious and “Guagua” (young) Pichincha cries.. Be a witness and become part of one of the most ancient jobs in humanity. Itinerary Early in the morning, as soon as the Inti (sun) rays touch the Andean hillsides, we leave Riobamba and we´ll be transported to the starting point of our journey where the Ancestral way is waiting for us. This Ancestral walk began a long time ago: men and women ask for volcano´s permission to climb up its ladder and collect its ice. This hard work we´ll be sharing with the only person who still does it: Baltazar Uscha, whom its 70 years old, doesn´t stop working in the area where his ancestors use to go often. We start at 4000 mts (13123ft). After 3 hours we get the first hut, where a comfortable snack will be served, between the marvelous views of the central highlands. We continue towards our second hut, located at 4800 mts (15748ft), where the ancient mines are located, here we can see (and if want help), to take ice cubes directly from the Chimborazo and to know how this activity is so important for Baltazar and share some legends about the area. Box lunch. After one hour, we return to our base community: Pulingui and have a nice time sharing with their people. Back to Riobamba. Included:

Private transportation Biligual professional licenced guide (English/French) Snack and box lunch according Itinerary Native guides Souvenir


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ALTAR TREK El Altar (5319 m. / 17.451 ft.) is one the most spectacular mountains of Ecuador. The Incas called it Capac Urcu - sublime mountain. A long time ago, El Altar was the highest mountain of Ecuador, and some studies even say that it was the highest of the world. A huge eruption almost completely destroyed the cone, leaving 9 snow-capped summits in a horseshoe shape around an enormous crater lake. El Altar is part of the Sangay National Park, that is home to condors, Andean gulls, white-tailed deers and foxes.

Day 1. At 9:00 a.m. we leave Riobamba. After a 1 hour drive we reach the Hacienda Releche, at 3200 m. / 10.499 ft. altitude. We put our equipment on pack horses and start to hike up a steep hill. After 1 hour we reach the trail to El Altar and soon we will enjoy the first views of the extinct volcano and the valley of Collanes river. We continue hiking for about 5 hours until we reach the Collanes shelter at 3850 m. / 12.632 ft., where we will spend the night.

Day 2. After breakfast we follow the Collanes Plain to El Altar's crater lake. From the plateau at 4300 m. / 14.108 ft., the highest point of this trek, we have marvellous views of the turquoise-green lake and the snow-capped peaks. Condors are still seen around here. In the afternoon we return to the refuge Releche, from here we drive back to Riobamba.

DIFFICULTY: moderately difficult; a basic acclimatization is recommended

Included:

Transportation from / to Riobamba Naturalist Licenced guide (English/ French) Patent for Protected Areas Accommodation in refuge Meals and coffee, tea, purified drinking water Pack horses for the equipment Equipment


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INCA TRAIL

The Incas made an impressive system of roads, which connected Quito, in the northern part of their empire, with Talca (south of Santiago, Chile). In the southern part of Ecuador's Central Valley it is possible to follow one of these ancient Inca trails. This trek will take us along paramo highlands, remote indigenous villages and enchanting mountain lakes, to the ruins of Ingapirca.

Day 1. We leave at 9:00 a.m. from Riobamba by car and drive south until we reach the small village of Achupallas at 3300 m. / 10.827 f. altitude. Here we put our equipment on donkeys and then start hiking on the páramo grasslands. After about 4 hours of hiking we make our camp for the first night at about 3850 m. / 12.632 f. altitude.

Day 2. Today we will hike for about 7 hours, starting with a climb from 3850 m. / 12.632 f. up to 4400 m. / 14.436 f. After 2 - 3 hours we reach the highest point of this trek, called Cuchilla de Tres Cruces. From here we have a beautiful view of Sansahuín, one of the many lakes in this area. Now we go down again and pass the Paredones ruins, that used to be a resting-place for Incan couriers. From here we continue on the Inca road southwest until we reach the village of San José, where we pitch our tents.

Day 3. We continue descending to the south for about 3 - 4 hours. Soon we can see the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, at 3300 m. / 10.827 f. Here you will visit the ruins and the museum, to learn about the culture of the Inca's and the Cañari's. In the afternoon we return by car to Riobamba. Arrival at Riobamba at about 5:00 p.m.

DIFFICULTY: moderate; a basic acclimatization is recommended

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4 wheel drive transportation from / to Riobamba Naturalist bilingual licenced guide (English / French) Patent for Protected Areas Accommodation in spacious double tents Meals and coffee, tea, purified drinking water Pack donkeys for all the equipment and necessary luggage First quality camping equipment


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RACK RATES 2016

(per pax)

BIKING

2 pax

3 pax

5 pax and on

GOD CHIMBORAZO 35 30 25

THE INKA SECRETS 40 35 30

BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND LEGENDS 35 30 25

HIDDEN PARADISES 40 35 30

RIDING TO BAÑOS 40 35 30

RIDING CHIMBORAZO MAGIC ESCENERIES 35 30 25

RIDING TO SALINAS: THE LAST ANDEAN PARADISE 40 35 30

HORSEBACK RIDING

2 pax

3 pax

5 pax and on

HORSEBACK RIDING EL ALTAR 75 70 65

HORSEBACK RIDING TEMPLO MACHAY 70 65 60

TREKKING

2 pax

3 pax

5 pax and on

LAST ICE COLLECTOR 85 80 75

ALTAR TREK (2 days) 180 160 145

INCA TRAIL (3 days) 300 285 250

Thank you for choosing us this new year, we will make our best to give plenty satisfaction to our tourists!! Kind regards Pablo Manzano Manager


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