Tren del Hielo I Train | Half Day Tour | Riobamba Urbina Riobamba

Train

Trip Style

Saturday and Sundays

Departures

6:30 hours

Duration

Riobamba

Location

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.

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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.

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IMPORTANT: The Riobamba station offers free and safe parking.

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Tren del Hielo I (08:00 - 14:30

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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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We apologize, train routes are not operating until further notice.