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. Included in the itinerary, the Cotopaxi Volcano Ecuador's 2nd highest mountain and said to be the most beautiful. Also part of the adventure is the summit of Iliniza Norte (5.126 m / 16,818 ft). Besides those climbs we visit either Cotopaxi National Park or Quilotoa Lagoon and climb Rucu Pichincha to get started. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us! 

Technically the climb is not very difficult, nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous glacier travel experience highly recommended.

Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb we recommend at least 3 - 4 days of preparation, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible. In this 8 day-package acclimatization is taken care of, further you'll get to know some of the highlights of the Ecuadorian Andean region, among them Quilotoa crater lake / Cotopaxi National Park, Rucu Pichincha and Iliniza Norte.

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

For Rescue and Travel Insurance we recommend: Global Rescue. 

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- certified bi-lingual guide (NATIONAL / ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 2 climbers on glaciated mountains, 1 guide during the rest of the trip

- transportation in private vehicle during the tour (from / to Quito)

- accommodation as per itinereray (or similar - depending on availability)

- park entrance fees & climbing permits

- meals as specified in the itinerary

- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear

- meals (see program)

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

- sleeping bag for hut, boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list

- other entrance fees (eg. in the city for churches etc.)

- 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

Cancellation Conditions:

- 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.

Change Conditions:

Any change of the purchased itinerary or services asked by the client before and during the trip will depend on availability, requires mutual agreement and will be subject to cancellation penalties of existing services.

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DAY 1 

Start at approx. 8 am, drive to the parking area at Quito's cable car (TeleferiQo), ride up to Cruz Loma (4000 m / 13120 ft) and at approx. 9 am start of the hike up to the summit of RUCU PICHINCHA (4.696 m / 15,407 ft).
During the hike we enjoy wonderful views of the avenue of the volcanos with its snow caped summits and also the impressive city of Quito. The hike to the summit takes about 3 hours and the descend 2 hours. Afterwards we head back to your accommodation. 

tech. data: ↑ ↓  770 m / 2520 ft |  ↔  10,3 km / 6.4 mi 

meals: - / LB / D

accommodation in Ilinizas Lodge or Huerta Sacha in El Chaupi (3.600 m / 11.800 ft) in single / double / triple rooms with dinner and breakfast included

DAY 2

Early start, drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (2 - 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will have a short break.

Then we continue the ascent to ILINIZA NORTE (5.126 m / 16,818 ft), approx. 2 to 3-hour-tour with nice rock scrambling sections to the summit, descent via the direct route to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.

tech. data: ↑↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 11,3 km / 7 mi

meals: B / LB / D

accommodation in Ilinizas Lodge or Huerta Sacha in El Chaupi (3.600 m / 11.800 ft) in single / double / triple rooms with dinner and breakfast included

DAY 3

Start after breakfast and drive to the QUILOTOA CRATER LAKE, trek along the crater rim (5 - 6 hours), highest elevation (3.930 m / 12,894 ft). During the hike we admire the breathtaking blue of the lake and wonderful views of the surroundings. OPTIONAL: only visit of the lagoon, or the village and view points, depending on your preferences.

OR: Cotopaxi National Park with Limpiopungo Lagoon & hike up to the refuge

tech. data: ↑↓ 650 m / 2130 ft | ↔ 11 km / 6.8 mi

meals: B / LB / D

accommodation in Tambopaxi Lodge or Hacienda Mortinos (3.600 m / 11.800 ft) in dorm rooms with dinner and breakfast included.

DAY 4 + 5

After a relaxing morning we prepare our equipment and drive to Cotopaxi National Park, we have lunch on the way and then continue driving up to the parking lot of Refugio José Ribas and start our hike to the hut at 4.865 m / 15,960 ft (45 min). If necessary, in the afternoon we have a small glacier school / practice or discover the surroundings. After an early dinner we try to rest. Around midnight we wake up and have breakfast, then we start our ascent to  COTOPAXI (5.897 m / 19,347 ft), time to summit approx. 6 to 7 hours, we admire crevasses and beautiful views, then we descend to the refuge and drive to our accommodation in Riobamba.

tech. data day 1: ↑ 220 m / 720 ft | → 0,8 km / 0.5 mi

tech. data day 2: ↑ 1060 m / 3480 ft ↓ 1280 m / 4200 ft | ↔ 7,5 km / 4.7 mi

meals day 1: B / LB / D
meals day 2: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent will be provided)

accommodation in double room in Hotel Bambu or similar with breakfast.

DAY 6

After a good rest we head South and pass the city of Riobamba (oldest planned city of Ecuador) where we will stop for lunch. Depending on our schedule we stroll through the streets of the typical Andean town, see its markets and other interesting sites or continue directly up to Chakana Mountain Lodge.

meals: B / L / D

accommodation in dorm rooms in Chakana Mountain Lodge, including dinner & breakfast (4000 m / 13100 ft)

DAY 7 + 8

We head towards Chimborazo National Park, 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 Quito, 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 not included on day 8