Situated on the border of the Ecuadorian Cordillera and the Amazon region, climbing Antisana is an exciting combination of technical and alpine climbing.
Ecuador's fourth-highest volcano is the perfect training ground for aspiring mountaineers looking for their first high-altitude experience. It also offers stunning views and some good technical snow and ice climbing for more advanced mountaineers looking for something a bit different.
Ilinizas Ecological ReserveDay 1
Arrival in Quito, meet the guide at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
We will drive to the Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge for an acclimatization hike up Cerro Pasochoa, enjoying excellent views of Cotopaxi and other volcanos en route.
Day 3
We will take the Quito Telepherique up into the surrounding mountains and head on a second acclimatization hike to Ruco Pichincha enjoying panoramic views of the capital.
Day 4
We will drive to the Ilinizas Ecological Reserve and climb Iliniza Norte, enjoying our first view of our main expedition objective: Antisana.
Day 5
We will hike to the crater of Quilotoa Volcano and sail in the lagoon. Afterward, we will visit the Tigua market and learn a bit about the local history and culture.
Day 6
We will leave Quito and transfer to Pintag before driving and hiking to the Antisana base camp. At the base camp, we will go over the plans for the ascent the following day.
Day 7
We will climb the moderately technical glaciated slopes of Antisana, which should take about 6 to 8 hours. From the summit, we will enjoy panoramic views of Cotopaxi, Cayambe and the Amazon basin before descending back to base camp, Pinang and returning to Quito.
Day 8
We will say goodbye, and you will fly home.
- AM Expeditions Leadership (Registered company)
- Certified Mountain Guides (IFMGA, ASEGUIM | English – Spanish)
- All logistics and organization for sightseeing tours
- Lodging in hotels, haciendas, huts, and tents on a shared basis for the dates of your program (available on a private basis by special arrangement, subject to availability, and at added cost)
- Meals while at huts and while climbing
- Group cooking equipment
- Admissions to museums and national parks
- Technical mountain gear (helmet, climbing harness, triple-action locking carabiner, ice ax, mountaineering boots, crampons)
- Private transportation during trip
- Airfare
- Personal equipment
- Extra meals and beverages at hotels, haciendas and lodges
- Gratuities to guides
- Government and airport taxes
- Inoculations
- Personal insurance
- Excess baggage fees
- Personal expenses.
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- Mountaineering
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- Mountaineering
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