Our Ecuador Volcanoes expedition is popular because it offers serious bang for your buck, with excellent climbing in a relatively short time frame. We will tackle two high-altitude gems, Cayembe (18,996ft) and Cotopaxi (19,347ft), with the added ability to tack on another giant, Chimborazo (20,548ft). We start with an acclimatization peak before moving on to the Cotopaxi in the south, then in a gradual altitude progression, heading north to Cayembe as our next ascent. This program is of moderate difficulty and is great for those with previous experience with crampons, ice axes, and rope travel. Top 5 Reasons to Climb in Ecuador While your friends think you are "suffering" in the mountains, you'll actually be staying in luxurious haciendas, boutique hotels, and well-appointed mountain huts. Not a tent in sight. Bring your family! You don't need to be a climber to enjoy the amazing hospitality, culture, and landscapes of Ecuador. Post-climb, recover by relaxing in the healing waters of Termas Papallactas and dining at Zazu Restuarant Oh yeah! Did we forget to mention the world-class climbing alongside incredible local guides? There are not many places in the world where you can summit 3x classic high-altitude peaks in just 2 weeks!
Itinerary
Expedition Itineraries
The following is a sample daily schedule of our Ecuadorean Volcanoes Program:
Day 1 - Arrive in Quito
Day 2 - Gear Checks/Equator Visit/Old Town Tour
Day 3 - Climb Pasachoa
Day 4 - Travel to Cotopaxi for training
Day 5 - Hike to the hut on Cotopaxi
Day 6 - Climb Cotopaxi
Day 7 - Drive to the refuge on Cayembe
Day 8 - Acclimatization Day/Possible summit day
Day 9 - Climb Cayembe
Day 10 - Drive to Quito and Celebration Dinner
Day 11 - Fly Home/Chimborazo Add-On climbers travel to Whymper Refuge
Day 12 – Chimborazo Add-On climbers climb Chimborazo/Return to Quito
Day 13 – Chimborazo Add-On climbers fly home
Inclusion
- Guides
- Accommodations at double-occupancy
- Transportation: All group transportation while on the expedition. If you depart early then the added expenses for transport, lodging, rescue, and evacuation is your own responsibility. (Please note this doesn’t include airport transfers)
- Food: While we’re on the mountain dinners and breakfasts will be provided but it’s best to supplement as usual with a few pounds of your favorite snack and climbing food. Make sure it’s palatable up high.
- All Group Gear: Four season tents, cooking gear, group duffels, stoves, etc.
- Satellite Phone: Available to clientele at $3/min
Exclusions
- Flights to and from Ecuador
- Airport transfers (to & from the hotel at the beginning and end of the trip)
- Any extensions prior or post the specified itinerary (however we can help you plan these add-ons). Please inform us if we need to book extra accommodations for you.
- All restaurant meals: We will just split the bill at the end of each meal, please note meals at mountain huts are included
- Personal gear: all personal climbing gear is the responsibility of the client
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping are the responsibility of the client.
- Guide Tip (Customary but optional)
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Single Occupancy rooming: If you would like single rooms you may add this on by paying a fee with your application or balance. Please inform us if you would like single occupancy rooming
- Snack food: We recommend bringing about 3lbs/1.5kg of snack food that you know you like and will be able to eat at altitude when you’re not hungry.
- Bar tabs, mini bars, hotel internet bills, laundry etc
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Expedition Information
$3,995
Q1, Q4
Cayambe ,
Chimborazo ,
Cotopaxi
Climbing
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
5
Group Size
4-12
Continent:
South AmericaCountry:
EcuadorLocation:
CayambeElevation:
5,790 m / 18,996 ftGPS:
0.025 N°, -77.9892 E°Continent:
South AmericaCountry:
EcuadorLocation:
ChimborazoElevation:
6,268 m / 20,564 ftGPS:
0.025 N°, -77.9892 E°