Day Trip to Tambohuasha
Day Trip to Tambohuasha
Between 6 and 7 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Riobamba and set off to Tambohuasha, a village nestled in the foothills of the Chimborazo volcano.
There we'll greet the local population and their alpaca herds. We'll learn all about these fluffy animals, like how they eat and about their domestication by the Incas. We'll also learn all about the processing of their wool, one of the softest and finest in the animal kingdom.
Afterwards, we'll have a delicious breakfast consisting of porridge, bread, juice or herbal tea, and free-range eggs. Then we'll attend a workshop that will teach us all about dyeing, spinning, and tailoring garments made with alpaca fibers. This ancient tradition is a symbol of the Ecuadorian Andes.
Time for lunch! We'll enjoy a delicious quinoa soup, a meat dish with rice and potatoes accompanied by herbal tea or fresh juice. Finally, we'll visit the village's handicraft center to admire the finished wool garments and marvel at their bright colors.
Finally, we'll head back to your hotel in Riobamba, where we'll arrive between 5 and 6 pm.
More Information
Duration
11 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Minibus transport
Spanish–speaking guide
Breakfast and lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 36 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Payani Tour Operadora
Corporate name: Payani-Ecu Tour Operadora Cia Ltda
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
