CHIMBORAZO CLIMB 2 DAYS
The Chimborazo climbing tour is a 2 day visit to the Chimborazo National Park with the aim of reaching the highest summit of Ecuador at 6.310 meters. This currently inactive volcano is located southwest of Quito and is a challenging and physically demanding climb. For that reason we recommend this tour to those who have experience and are being acclimatized correctly. Once reaching the top you will have a spectacular view of the surrounding Andes.
ITINERARY
1- Pick up 09.00 AM from ´La Mariscal´ area and travel in south direction for approximately 5 hours
2- Lunch in Riobamba
3- Arrive at first refuge at 4.800 meters
4- Walking to second refuge at 5.000 meters
5- Short course training on the glaciers at 5.300 meters
6- Dinner
7- We sleep for approximately 4 hours
8- We will start the climb to the summit at 23.00 pm. It will take about 7 to 8 hours to reach the top
9- The descent takes approximately 5 till 6 hours
10- Return to Quito
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This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change without any prior notice
COTOPAXI CLIMB 2 DAYS
The Cotopaxi climbing tour is a 2 day visit to the main attraction of the Park; it’s still active volcano which stands about 5.897 meters above sea level. It is considered one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and the most popular high altitude climb in Ecuador because of the relative simplicity involved in the climb. Because of the high altitude it is highly recommended that you are being acclimatized correctly. Once reaching the top you will have a spectacular view of the surrounding Andes.
ITINERARY
1- Pick up 10.00 AM from ´La Mariscal´ area
2- Travel to the Cotopaxi National Park
3- Arrival at 3.700 meters to have a small hike for about one hour. Here you will have your box lunch
4- Chat with the guide and trying on the equipment
5- Returning to your accommodation for the night to have dinner. Resting until 22.00 pm at night
6- At 22.30 pm taking the equipment and having a special tea before starting the ascending till the summit of the Cotopaxi volcano at 5.897 meters. The climb will take about 6 till 7 hours
7- Upon arrival we will take 20 minutes to enjoy from the incredible view and to take pictures
8- Return to the refuge in about 3 hours and back to the parking lot where they will pick you up for your transport back to Quito
9- Lunch
10- Return to Quito
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This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change without any prior notice
ILINIZAS CLIMB 1 DAY
The Ilinizas is an ancient volcano with two separated peaks located south of Quito. The peaks are named as the north and south Ilinizas and are among the highest peaks in Ecuador. This tour climbs the northern peak, reaching an altitude of 5.126 meters after a moderated hike and climb. The technical and physical level is average and we highly recommend you to be acclimatized correctly before starting this tour.
ITINERARY
1- Pick up 07.00 AM from ´La Mariscal´ area
2- Travel to the Northern Ilinizas
3- Short briefing about climate conditions, equipment explanation and height conditions
4- Begin the ascent
5- Lunch
6- Reach summit
7- Return to Quito
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This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change without any prior notice
CHIMBORAZO
COTOPAXI
ILINIZAS
ANDES CLIMBING