Summits of Ecuador
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Overview
Highlights
- Climb Chimborazo (6310m), Ecuador's highest volcano and the farthest point from the Earth's centre
- Climb Cotopaxi (5897m), one of the highest active volcanoes in the world
- Climb Illiniza Norte (5125m), the northern of the two popular Illiniza peaks, and Ecuador's 8th highest mountain
- Improve your mountaineering skills with hands-on glacier training
- Undertake a fully supported expedition with expert mountain guides
- Visit Quilotoa Lake
- Discover the culture of Ecuador with market visits & Quito city tour
- Stay overnight in the community of Pondoa for a true Ecuadorian experience
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- 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 6 dinners
- Bilingual mountain guide, either UIAGM or ASEGUIM certified (ratio of 1 guide to 2 climbers on Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, and 1 guide to 3 climbers on Illiniza)
- Airport transfers in Quito (up to 3 days before the start and last day of the trip)
- Private internal transportation
- Mountain refuge accommodation
- Climbing pack including ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet, rope, and carabiners
- Good quality accommodation
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed
- Group medical kit
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Itinerary
You will be transferred from Quito Airport to your hotel. The afternoon is at your own leisure. A group briefing with our senior leader will be held from 7pm. Please ensure you are at the hotel at this time. A welcome dinner will be held afterwards. Overnight Hotel Vi...
Today we will explore Quito, taking in the colonial architecture of the Old City - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our city tour starts around 9am and we will visit the Panecillo, a small hill crowned with the statue of the Virgin of Quito or Virgin of Legarda, overlook...
Today we will leave Quito, and drive north through beautiful Andean countryside to the famous market town of Otavalo. The markets here date from Pre-Incan times, when people came from jungle areas to trade their produce with those of the highlands. This is still the c...
Today we will hike up Mt Fuya Fuya (4197m), with spectacular views of the Lagunas de Mojanda consisting of three pristine crater lakes, wide expanses of páramo grasslands, and achupallas (andean tall pineapples). At the summit on a clear day, it may even be possible t...
Climb up Volcan Imbabura (4580m). The land around Imbabura is extensively farmed with maize, sugarcane, and beans being the staple crops of the region. Cattle also graze on the high-altitude meadows above the tree line. In the afternoon, we will return to Quito. Overnight Hotel Vieja Cuba or similar. 8 hours walking. Altitude 3900m - 4580m.
meals : B,L
A free day set aside to rest after the climb and explore the delightful capital of Ecuador. Depending on group interest, a trip can be made to the local hot springs, the cost of which will depend on the number of those interested. Overnight Hotel Vieja Cuba or similar.
meals : B
This morning we will depart Quito, travelling south on the Avenue of Volcanoes towards Mt Illinizas. This route offers great views of some of the highest volcano peaks in the world including Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Sangay and Altar. From the Illinizas parkin...
After an early wake-up call and breakfast, we will depart for our summit attempt of Illiniza North (5125m). You will only need to carry a small backpack with the gear required for the ascent. After returning to the refuge and a well earned rest, we will walk back to t...
This morning we will be transferred to the Cotopaxi National Park. From the Cotopaxi parking area, it will be an hour hike up to the Jose Rivas refuge. After a short rest, a technical training session is scheduled for the remainder of the day. 1 hour walking with a fu...
We will start our summit ascent of Mt Cotopaxi around midnight. You will only need to carry the gear and food you require for the climb and the rest of your luggage can be left at the refuge. It will take us approximately 5-7 hours to the summit, dependent on weather ...
Today is a well-earned rest day. We will drive to Quilotoa Lake, where a leisurely walk awaits us. Following our ascent of Cotopaxi the previous day, we will collectively determine whether the group wishes to circumnavigate the volcano or descend to the serene lagoon...
After breakfast we transfer to Mt Chimborazo. We will drive to our refuge (4800m) where we spend the night. We rest for the remainder of the day and go to bed early to be ready for our summit ascent the next morning. Overnight refuge. Altitude 4800m.
meals : B,L,D
Our climb to the highest mountain in Ecuador starts before midnight (approximately 11pm). The trek is rocky for the first hour. When we reach the glacier, we will put on our crampons and continue through cracks and steep slopes with strong winds until we reach the sum...
Extra summit day, or free time in Banos with the opportunity to learn about Ecuador's culture as we visit the community of Pondoa. Banos is a charming tourist site, famous for its hot springs, located at the entrance of the Amazon and on the edge of the Andes. The bea...
Free morning in Banos. You can visit the Neo-Gothic Cathedral, enjoy the thermal pool or rent a bike and explore the surrounding (activities not included in the trip). In the early afternoon we will travel back to Quito which is a 3 hour drive. Overnight Hotel Vieja Cuba or similar.
meals : B
After breakfast you will be transferred to Quito Airport, where the trip concludes.
meals : B
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
The Summits of Ecuador trek is truly challenging
Ascending both Cotopaxi and Chimborazo requires crampons and an ice axe, and involves elements of mountaineering. I can confidently say that this was my most difficu...
The trip was excellent and the logistics ran like clockwork, well worth the effort to get fit for
Local guides were first class and a pleasure to spend time with.
56 volcanoes, 11 still active
Fascinating country for trekking, with plenty of challenging summits. Also, ideal for getting acquainted with the Andine culture, tasty local food, open markets and ...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and departure taxes
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature - ie excess baggage costs, beverages, laundry and phone calls
- Travel Insurance and Emergency evacuation charges (required)
- Visas
- Tips and gratuities
- Any and all costs associated with evacuation and/or early departure from the expedition
- A personal guide can be hired for the summit ascents. This guide will not carry your gear but will walk with you at your own pace. This can be beneficial if you think you might be slower or faster than the rest of the group.
Accommodation
- 10 nights hotel
- 4 nights mountain hut (multi-share)
- 1 night homestay
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