ANTISANA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE FULL DAY TOUR
Difficulty
Duration: 1 day
Date: All year
The Antisana Ecological Reserve encompasses the majestic and mysterious Antisana volcano in the Eastern Cordillera. Within the Antisana Ecological Reserve we find spectacular Andean forests and moors. In addition, the retreat and passage of the glaciers together with the volcanic activity of thousands of years has evolved, creating impressive landscapes together with a wildlife in which you will find a great variety. One of its most famous landscapes is the mirror of the Antisana volcano known as ¨La Laguna de la Mica¨, where its water is totally purified and goes directly to the city. In addition, you can find swampy areas in the rainy season, in which seasonal or seasonal lagoons are formed such as the ¨Mauca Machay¨ or ¨Santa Lucía¨ Lagoon.
DAY 1: Antisana Ecological Reserve Full Day Tour
We will pick you up from your hotel or place of preference at 06h30 and we will start our 1 hour and a half adventure to the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Before arriving, we will make a stop at the Laguna de Secas viewpoint to take pictures, since this lagoon is famous for being a sequel to the Antisanilla eruption more than 400 years ago. Then we will register and enter the Antisana Ecological Reserve and we will advance to the Laguna de La Mica. Here, we will be able to enjoy some time in the lagoon and the trails that surround it; one of the most popular plans is to have a picnic or enjoy our snacks at the viewpoints of the lagoon. In addition, we will be able to enjoy the variety of flora and fauna that this park has, since it is a perfect space to share with family or friends. After spending a moment touring this magnificent lagoon, we will return to our transport to return to the city of Quito. The return trip takes approximately 2 hours, so we will make a stop for lunch before leaving you again at the starting point at your hotel or place of preference.
CLOTHING REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED):
Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• Base layer: Thermal clothing for body and pants (usually made of synthetic material).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (goose down, fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants (in case of rain).
• An extra thermal or jacket (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Gloves.
• Factor 4 sunglasses (with UV protection).
• Buff.
• Thick socks.
• Sunscreen.
In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing, Mauna Expeditions can provide you with the rental or sale of said accessories.
The services included in the cost of the trek are:
✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the trek with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 4 people.
✓ Private door to door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry Permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the trek.
✓ First aid service.
✓ Lunch.
✓ Thermo of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the day.
The following services are NOT included in the cost of the trek:
X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Airplane tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips.
1 person: CONTACT US.
2 people: CONTACT US.
3-5 people: CONTACT US.
6-10 people: CONTACT US.
11-24 people: CONTACT US.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.
The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days from the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.
COSTS
Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 24 people are required to make the trek. For costs information please CONTACT US.
RECOMENDATIONS
Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart condition. The level of difficulty of this program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.
Duration: 1 day
Date: All year
The Antisana Ecological Reserve encompasses the majestic and mysterious Antisana volcano in the Eastern Cordillera. Within the Antisana Ecological Reserve we find spectacular Andean forests and moors. In addition, the retreat and passage of the glaciers together with the volcanic activity of thousands of years has evolved, creating impressive landscapes together with a wildlife in which you will find a great variety. One of its most famous landscapes is the mirror of the Antisana volcano known as ¨La Laguna de la Mica¨, where its water is totally purified and goes directly to the city. In addition, you can find swampy areas in the rainy season, in which seasonal or seasonal lagoons are formed such as the ¨Mauca Machay¨ or ¨Santa Lucía¨ Lagoon.
DAY 1: Antisana- Family Outing
We will pick you up from the hotel of your choice at 9:30 a.m. and we will start our adventure towards the Antisana Ecological Reserve, before that we will establish a certain stop at the Laguna de Secas for photography, since this lagoon is famous for being a sequel to the eruption of the volcano. more than 400 years ago. Then we will register and enter the Antisana Ecological Reserve and if the weather allows us we will have a spectacular view; Then we will go to the Laguna de la Mica, and here we can have a picnic and have a short walk of approximately 30 minutes at a slow pace. In addition, we will be able to see the variety of flora and fauna that this lagoon has, and it is a perfect space to share with the family. After spending a moment and touring this Lagoon,
What to wear?
The necessary equipment that we recommend that you wear so that you have a totally pleasant experience is:
Two layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• Comfortable and warm jacket and pants.
• Backpack.
• Thin gloves. (avoid wool)
• Buff.
• Warm socks.
• An extra sweater (to be carried in the backpack in case of extreme cold).
• Sunscreen.
• Thermal hat.
• Sports shoes or comfortable shoes.
In case you do not have some of the clothing and extra equipment, we as Mauna Expeditions will guide you where you can rent or buy these accessories.
The services included in the cost of the program are:
✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the ascent with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 4 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ Necessary mountain equipment (specified above)
✓ Lunch on the way down the day of the ascent.
✓ Take all of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the ascent.
The following services are NOT included in the cost of the program:
X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Air tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips.
The prices depends on the number of people. It might variate from 1 – 50 people.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.
The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days before the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.
COSTS
Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 24 are required to make the ascent. For cost information please CONTACT US .
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart problem. The level of difficulty of the program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.
BOOK YOUR TRIP
Choose and reserve the date, then our team will contact you to confirm all the details.
