Private tour in Riobamba Felipe C

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 80 USD

The last Chimborazo Ice man- a cultural outdoors full-day adventure

Tour #813858
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 4 people

6 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Riobamba tour:

The last ice man, Baltazar Ushca, is the man who travels the extensive moors of the Taita Chimborazo to extract blocks of ice. This generational activity, transmitted by his father, he has been practicing since he was fifteen years old, and he still maintains it since it has been the main source of livelihood for his family. Hidden in the glaciers where time seems to freeze, grateful to his taita (father) for allowing him to extract the ice, he begins his activity with a prayer towards Chimborazo, and then with the help of a pick extract the blocks, wrap them in the pajonal (which is cut prior to the extraction of ice), and transport them on donkeys to the local population of Cuatro Esquinas, and then sell them in the city of Riobamba. During our hike it will be possible to observe the high Andean vegetation as well as birds and typical mammals of the area, llamas, sheep and vicuñas.

Your Riobamba tour itinerary

* The departure can be from the Railway Station, located in the center of the City of Riobamba, or if you wish you can make the transfer from your accommodation, for an extra value if you are outside the city. * The journey in a 4x2 vehicle takes 45 min to the community of Cuatro Esquinas, located 11 km from Riobamba. * The walk has a total duration of approximately 5 hours, depending on the physical condition of the participants. * The Ice mine is located at about 4800 meters above sea level where the dry ice extraction site can be observed. * After enjoying a high altitude lunch, you return to the vehicle and later to the Riobamba City. This tour can be customized upon request

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Include private transportation whit a Toyota Rav, model Jeep, air conditioned

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories

History

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Day Trip

Off The Beaten Path

Languages
Basic

English

Fluent

Spanish

Activity level
Light

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Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

6 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

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$ 80 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

6 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Select tour date
Select tour start time

View our Cancellation policy

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