Climbing Chimborazo Volcano (6263 m / 20548 ft) - the world's highest mountain measured from the center of the earth - is definitely a challenging plan, therefore we recommend a good acclimatization schedule. The night at the high camp requires good preparation and the steep slopes as well. Nevertheless, the views from the top are breathtaking! Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Technically the climb is not not very difficult (but is pretty steep during the whole climb), nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous glacier travel experience highly recommended.

Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climbs we recommend at least 4 - 6 days of preparation, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible and go for either Cotopaxi or Cayambe first. This program consists of an express approach for acclimatization in total 4 days.

Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).

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- see program / itinerary

- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 2 climbers

- transportation in private vehicle from / to Baños

- accommodation at Chakana Lodge & high camp with dinner and breakfast

- park entrance fees & climbing permits

- meals as specified

- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear

- meals (see program)

- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe, carabiners, screws, slings etc.)

- sleeping bag & pad for the camp, boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list

- insurances (please make sure that you have an insurance covering risks of mountain climbing, we recommend Global Rescue) 

- cost for program changes

- tips & any other expenses not explicitly mentioned

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- 60 or more days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be refunded, less an administrative fee equal to 10% of the total price.

- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the total price shall be retained.

- 29 and less days prior to departure: the entire total price shall be forfeited.

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DAY 1

Pick up in Baños and drive to San Juan, Chakana Lodge (4000 m), where we leave our luggage and get ready for a first acclimatzation hike. We visit the Templo Machay (4700 m) to gain first altitude and practice go high sleep low.

tech. data: ↑↓ 700 m / 2300 ft | ↔ 10 km / 6.2 mi

meals: - / LB / D

accommodation in single room in Chakana Mountain Lodge, including lunch & dinner (4000 m / 13100 ft) 

DAY 2

Today we enter the park for a hike to the Whymper Needle at 5300 m / 17390 ft. We drive to the refuge and start our hike at approx. 4800 m, up to 5300 m. Depending on the conditions of the mountain and how we feel we can extend the route to see Condor Cocha and other sites.

tech. data: ↑↓ 500 m / 1640 ft | ↔ km / 3.1 mi (can be extended)

meals: B / LB / D

accommodation in single room in Chakana Mountain Lodge, including Breakfast, lunch & dinner (4000 m / 13100 ft) 

DAY 3 + 4

Today again, we head towards Chimborazo National Park and have lunch on the way. After check in at the gate we drive up to the parking lot at 4800 m /  15750 ft, and hike then up to the high camp at 5300 m / 17400 ft, where we spend the night in tents or domes. After an early dinner we try to rest, have breakfast around midnight and get prepared for a 6 - 8 hours  ascent to CHIMBORAZO SUMMIT (6263 m / 20548 ft). Ideally after admiring a wonderful sunrise from the summit of Chimborazo we descend to high camp where we pick up our stuff, have a small snack and then continue  downwards to our vehicles. Transportation back to Baños, end of services. 

tech. data day 1: ↑ 500 m / 1640 ft | → 2,1 km / 1.3 mi

tech. data day 2: ↑ 1000 m / 3280 ft ↓ 1500 m / 4920 ft | ↔ 7,9 km / 4.9 mi

meals day 1: B / L / D

meals day 2: B / - / - (snacks for ascent will be provided)

accommodation on day 4 not included