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Train
Trip Style
Saturday and Sundays
Departures
6:30 hours
Duration
Riobamba
Location
Tren del Hielo I Train | Tren Ecuador
Experience the “Tren del Hielo I,” a scenic train journey through Ecuador’s stunning landscapes, including the Chimborazo Volcano and the Urbina páramo. This 6.5-hour adventure departs from Riobamba and offers a unique glimpse into the traditions of the Chimborazo “Hieleros,” who still extract glacial ice using ancient methods. With bilingual guides and eco-tourism activities, this trip provides an immersive cultural and natural experience, perfect for a weekend getaway.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Travel by train alongside Chimborazo Volcano, the highest in Ecuador.
- Experience the wilderness and beauty of the Urbina páramo and catch a sight of the beautiful Altar Volcano.
- Discover the traditions of the Chimborazo “Hieleros” and learn about the legendary process of extracting glacial ice.
- The trip also offers various various Eco-tourism activities to get closer to the natural and cultural environments of the location.
Important Data
| SHARED DEPARTURE | Saturday and Sundays |
| ROUTE | Riobamba – Urbina – La Moya – Riobamba |
| DEPARTURE LOCATION | Riobamba Train station. |
| RETURN LOCATION | Riobamba Train station. |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 08:00 – 14:30 Passengers must arrive 30 mins before departure time. |
| DURATION | 6:30 Hours Approximately |
| WEAR | Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket and sunscreen, camera |
| INCLUDED | Train ticket. On board bilingual guides. Hielo Interpretation Center. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Additional purchases in the Café del Tren and/or restaurant. Entrance fees. Lunch in la Moya. Transfers to and from hotels. Personal expenses. Tips & Gratuities (optional) |
ALTITUDE INFORMATION: It ranges from 2.300 to 3.609 meters above sea level. The temperature ranges from 5º to 28ºC.
IMPORTANT: The Riobamba station offers free and safe parking.
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Tren del Hielo I (08:00 - 14:30
| TIME | TOUR ACTIVITIES | MODALITY |
| 07:30 | Check in Riobamba Station | TRAIN |
| 08:00 | Board the coach train | |
| 08:50 | Arrive at Urbina station | |
| 09:00 | Breakfast at Train Café (includes ticket for USD1.00 consumption) | |
| 09:30 | Visit to Train Handicraft Plaza and Ice Interpretation Center | |
| 10:00 | Free time to enjoy the landscapes | |
| 12:30 | Lunch in La Moya | |
| 14:30 | Arrive at Riobamb0a Train Station. End of tour |
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