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What to do and see in Riobamba, Chimborazo Province: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
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. 4-Day Magic Tour Cuenca, Alausi town, Baños, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi and Quito
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
On this spectacular four-day tour departing from Cuenca, you will have the opportunity to visit several of Ecuador's tourist attractions, a combination of nature and culture, an ideal tour for people who want to walk along paths with volcanoes, lagoons, waterfalls, colonial cities, archaeological sites, indigenous markets, etc. We invite you to take this tour and Experience the authentic! Check our tripadvisor photo gallery. ONE WAY: CUENCA - DEVIL'S NOSE TRAIN - BAÑOS - QUILOTOA - COTOPAXI - QUITO
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation based on double occupancy, National Park fees, Driver/guide SUV (1 to 3 people) - Minivan (4 to 6 people) - Minibus (7 to..., One day courtesy lunch..!!, Pick up (hotels or apartments), Breakfasts
Exclusions: Lunch-dinner, Personal expenses, Tips
Reviewed By catherineagrizzard7
I took the 4 day tour with Edison in May. It was my mom and I’s first time to Ecuador and we never would have been able to see so much without this tour. Everything in Ecuador is truly incredible and on this tour you could see all the best sights in a short time. Our guide, Edison, and our driver Diego made the tour even more enjoyable as they were super fun to be around and incredibly knowledgeable of their country. They have great pride in their country and it’s obvious they love what they do. The tour has got something for everyone. I love active things and there were plenty of opportunities to challenge myself with hiking and adrenaline actives like cable cars and swings over cliffs. My mom loves learning about the culture and we got the opportunity to visit plenty of markets and learn about the natives of Ecuador. Edison really listens to you and makes sure you know that this tour is for you, they really work to make sure you enjoy their country. I’m normally never a “tour” person, I like to backpack. But I loved this experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to experience Ecuador in a short amount of time.
2. 'Tren del Hielo I' Experience: Riobamba - Urbina - La Moya - Riobamba
Departure from Guayaquil to enjoy a tour of the highest volcano in Ecuador, where you have the opportunity to get to know the paramo of Urbina, the tradition of the Hieleros del Chimborazo and learn about the ice extraction process in the glacier. In addition, several options of agrotourism activities are offered in natural and cultural environments of this area. Undoubtedly, the route in the Ice Train I is a magnificent option to know the Ecuadorian Andes and especially the Chimborazo Volcano perpetual snow colossus.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Cultural performance, Snacks
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Additional expenses at the Train Cafe, Personal expenses
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
3. 5 Days Cotopaxi, Devil´s Nose - Cuenca & Guayaquil ( Devil´s Nose Route 12km)
Travel from the Andes Mountains to the coast in just five days, stop by amazing historical buildings, inca ruins, national park, get on board of the magical train to drive along the devils nose. A full package of everything that is a must see in Ecuador.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation, English speaking guide
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Personal and health insurance
Reviewed By bfexcell
After many phone call and a email confirmation sent by Pierre that Blue Spirit will refund our travel agency ... nothing was sent . Pierre is a real danger !!! I can send emails received from Pierre. After a cancellation of the cruise by Blue Spirit ... only one month before departure and during peak season ... our VIP clients could not cruise on the boat ... Pierre after many e-mails and Phone calls organized a “land cruise” he agreed to send us send us back a refund of 5.000USD : difference between the initial cruise booked and the hotel and day cruises on a regular and crowded boat. We are a very well known Travel agency dealing with upscale clientele... we won’t let him doing business without taking care of his clients!! Bernard
4. Avenue of the Volcanoes with drop-off in Guayaquil city in 4 days
Spend four days on the highlands diversity in the Magical Andes of Ecuador. Discover culture, history, gastronomy and more in different towns or cities of the andean region. Admire massive volcanoes on this journey which are active or sleeping. Take a ride in the famous railroad known as Devil´s Nose Train. Get in charismatic and well-decorated churches to admire its artistic beauty. This tour is perfect so that you can add-on to your pre or post Galapagos cruise.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, An English-speaking Naturalist Guide-Chauffeur, 3 night-accommodation in a 2 and 3-star hotel , Entrance fees and activities according to the program
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Tips
Reviewed By valeriavH3917KD
This day was incredible to look many mountains from the highest part of the visit. The tour guide made the trip a lot of fun. I enjoyed every thing we did. 100% recommended.
5. 4-day Avenida de los volcanes Quito - Alausi and Cuenca Train
This is a magnific route through ecuatorian Andes, which will offer you inspiring and hypnotic landscapes along this route. On the second day, you will take the train towards the so praised route Alausi-Sibambe-Alausi, we will visit the worldwide known Evil´s Nouse (Nariz del Diablo). We will continue our adventure at Ingapirca Ruins, the most important precolombin archeological site in Ecuador. We will end our tour visiting the wonderful city of Cuenca, one of the charmest cities in the country, formed by stoned streets, antique cathedrals and a lot of history. Our service is based on superior cathegory hotels
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Train tickets, transport and touristic guide.
Exclusions: Lunches and dinners, entrance to Ingapirca, air ticket Cuenca - Quito, tips, personal expenses, No additional expenses not specified as included
6. 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.
7. Riobamba's Heritage Walking Tour
Come and enjoy a nocturnal tour of the main points of the city reliving the traditions and legends of Riobamba accompanied by historical and emblematic characters that will tell you their anecdotes and take you to mend moments of yesteryear
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off
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.
8. Place of the first & Puruwa nigth from Riobamba
The ancient Colta lagoon with its history, beauty and mysticism. We will walk through the historic spaces of the first Catholic church in the country (Iglesia Balbanera) that still preserves what was the settlement of the old city of Riobamba, better known at the time as Liribamba. Added to this activity is the visit to Cacha, one of the areas that preserves the Puruwa identity the most, where you can appreciate the history of this great pre-Columbian town and enjoy the night with an ancient fire.
Inclusions: Transportation, Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Typical Dinner
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.
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