Day 1   At 8:00 a.m. we leave Riobamba and drive for 2 hours southeast to Guargualla, a small indigenous village at 3200 m. / 10.499 f.  Here we pack our equipment on horses, and then we start our expedition. After 5 - 6 hours hiking we arrive at the first camp.

Day 2   We head southeast until we arrive at Plazapampa, a plain. We continue hiking and arrive at a part with a more dense vegetation, and we have to cross several rivers and swamps.After 6 - 7 hours we arrive at the Yanayacu river (which means Black Waters in Quichua). We camp at 3400 m. / 11.155 f. altitude. 
 
Day 3   From Yanayacu we hike for about 4 - 5 hours until we reach La Playa (3600 m.), the Sangay base camp at 3600 m. / 11.811 f. Because of the clouds it is not always possible to see the volcano, but always you can hear its small explosions.

Day 4   Shortly after midnight we hike from the base camp to the foot of the volcano, where we start the ascent. The climb to the summit, first on lava and then on snow, takes 6 to 8 hours. It is not technical but it is steep, and we have to watch out for falling rocks. From the summit we have a breathtaking view of the Amazon jungle and of Chimborazo, Antisana and Altar. We descend to the base camp to rest.

Day 5, day 6 and day 7   We return following the same route to Guargualla. On day 7 we arrive at Guargualla and return by car to Riobamba. Arrival at about 3:00 p.m.

DIFFICULTY: dificult; a basic acclimatization is recommended

DEPARTURE: any day 

WE PROVIDE:
- mountain guide
- transportation from / to Riobamba
- accomodation in tents
- meals (7 x box lunch, 6 x dinner, 6 x breakfast) and purified drinking
  water
- camping equipment
- climbing ropes and safety equipment
- pack horses / porters for the equipment