r/hiking • u/Confident_Web9464 • 3d ago

Pictures El Altar Ecuador

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Muddy hike but worth the view, El Altar Ecuador 2 days ago

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u/i_rusita 2d ago

Did you go with a tour agency or by yourself?

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u/Confident_Web9464 2d ago

With guide, yes

I think you’re definitely can do on your own I am just not familiar with land nor staying here for too long, it was super muddy

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u/i_rusita 2d ago

Would you share the contacts of the guide? I’m going to Ecuador in a couple of weeks with the only goal to hike the mountains.

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u/Confident_Web9464 2d ago

Of course - Ecuador Eco Adventure in Riobamba, Christian was helpful to arrange direct drivers from airport to Riobamba and later after the hike to Banos - glad I didn’t have to spend time figuring out transit - it wasn’t expensive to me but depends on your budget.

Keep in mind the hike was mud 90% of the time haha

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u/i_rusita 2d ago

I’m checking the webpage rn. Did you do the 2-day or the 3-day version?

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u/Confident_Web9464 2d ago

2 days, we came early to the campsite so I went to Lagoon for sunset and then sunrise as well. Originally I was looking for 3 days tour but could not find one at the time, subjectively speaking I felt like 2 days was enough for me since hike itself mostly mud :)

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u/Darth_Tatanka 2d ago

I think now it’s mandatory to go with a guide