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9Day-Ecuador Adventure Volcan Rucupichincha Cayambe & Chimborazo
Product code 262171P6
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From USD 2,250
Dates
Available from Nov 22, 2024
Start times
1:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 18-70
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9Day-Ecuador Adventure Volcan Rucupichincha Cayambe & Chimborazo
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Duration
216 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
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Time zone
America/Guayaquil
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9Day-Ecuador Adventure Volcan Rucupichincha Cayambe & Chimborazo





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Duration
216 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Why Travelers Love This
Ecuador, a welcoming country, invites you to explore the Avenue of the Volcanoes and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Climb some of the most iconic and visited peaks, including the highest summit in Ecuador. Cayambe and Chimborazo Climb - 9 Days The Cayambe is part of the Central Northern Mountain Range, along with other majestic peaks like Cotopaxi. From the refuge, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views and easy access to the glacier, an ideal spot to practice mountaineering. This program also includes the ascent to the Chimborazo Volcano, Ecuador’s highest mountain and the closest point to the Sun from the Earth's center. This journey through the Ecuadorian Andes promises to be an adventure of a lifetime.
Overview
Ecuador, a welcoming country, invites you to explore the Avenue of the Volcanoes and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Climb some of the most iconic and visited peaks, including the highest summit in Ecuador. Cayambe and Chimborazo Climb - 9 Days The Cayambe is part of the Central Northern Mountain Range, along with other majestic peaks like Cotopaxi. From the refuge, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views and easy access to the glacier, an ideal spot to practice mountaineering. This program also includes the ascent to the Chimborazo Volcano, Ecuador’s highest mountain and the closest point to the Sun from the Earth's center. This journey through the Ecuadorian Andes promises to be an adventure of a lifetime.
What's Included
Included
1 night in tents or Domes (Chimborazo High Camp)
Lunch
1 nights at Hosteria Papagayo
Dinner
A registered and fully licensed Tour Operator
Breakfast
1 nights at Hotel Samari Spa
Technical mountain equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
Ecuadorian qualified and experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM) ratio 2 climbers -1 guide)
Acclimatization Climbing Program
1 night at Ruales Oleas Bergé Refuge
2 nights in Hotel San Francisco
Land transportation and transfers
All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above)
1 night at Hacienda La Cienega
1 night at hotel La Casona de la Ronda
Not included
Meals and drinks in hotels
Insurance of any kind
Tips for the local team
Travel accident and health insurance
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Other non-specified expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Quito City Tour 9,350ft. /2850m
3 hours
Quito City Tour 9,350ft. /2850m
During the morning, we will visit some of the main colonial churches in the old part of Quito such as Santo Domingo, the Basílica and the famous San Francisco, which was the first religious building constructed in South America by the Spanish, in 1538. Then we drive up to the hill of El Panecillo where an impressive statue of the Virgin looks after the city and offers one of the greatest views of Quito. Later in the afternoon after lunch, we will drive to "Middle of the Earth", where you will have a unique opportunity to stand with one foot in the southern and the other foot in the northern hemispheres of the Earth, the Inti-Nyan Museum of the Sun at the equator, where the silhouette does not cast a shadow and a person weighs 1 kg less than usual. Return to your hotel in Quito. Accommodation: (Hotel San Francisco de Quito or Similar)
Transfer and light trekking to the thermal springs of Papallacta (10,662/3250)
5 hours
Transfer and light trekking to the thermal springs of Papallacta (10,662/3250)
Transfer and light trekking to the thermal springs of Papallacta at an altitude of 3500-3800 meters (about 2 hours). Enjoy a relaxing swim in the naturally heated thermal springs, warmed by the geothermal activity of the neighboring Antisana and Cayambe volcanoes. The pristine environment and stunning Andean scenery provide a perfect backdrop for rejuvenation. Afterward, return for an overnight stay in Quito, the charming capital city known for its rich history and vibrant culture. Accommodation: (Hotel San Francisco de Quito or Similar)
Rucu Pichincha 15,695ft. /4784m.
6 hoursAdmission included
Rucu Pichincha 15,695ft. /4784m.
We start early in the morning around 08:00 am. The hike to Rucu Pichincha is very popular for acclimatization purposes. The volcano and its peaks are visible from the city of Quito. Guagua Pichincha, the other peak, is the active caldera. This walk will take us 5 hours in total. First, we will head to the western side of the city. Once we are there, we will ride a cable car for about 15 minutes up to the trail starting point (4100 m). This is one of the highest cable cars in the world! From this point, a long ridge will take us to the base of the summit of Rucu Pichincha (4698 m). We will also stop at some point to have lunch. Then, we will continue our hike walking on sandy terrain, and after a while we'll get to the top! and finally we will drive to Machachi village. Accommodation: (Hostería - Papagayo)
Cayambe Refuge (Ruales Oleas Bergé 15,419 ft. / 4700 m.)
6 hours
Cayambe Refuge (Ruales Oleas Bergé 15,419 ft. / 4700 m.)
From “Hosteria Papagayo” will drive to Cayambe is a massive glaciated extinct volcano. It is located about 70 km Northeast of Quito and is the highest point on the surface of the earth through which the Equator directly passes. Cayambe is the third highest mountain in Ecuador. It is characterized by good climbing opportunities and impressive glaciers. With easy access from the comfortable Rules Oleas Cayambe Refuge. We will arrive at the shelter after about 3.5 hours of driving and rest for a couple of hours at the Refuge, until dinner time and get ready to make our final ascent. Accommodation: Cayambe Refuge (Ruales Oleas Bergé)
Cayambe Summit (18,996 ft. / 5790 m.)
16 hoursAdmission included
Cayambe Summit (18,996 ft. / 5790 m.)
We will wake up at midnight, eat a light breakfast, put our gear on and start our climb around 01:00 in the morning; the ascent takes about 6 to 7 hours. The route to the summit follows a safe glacier terrain to the summit. A gaping bergschrund sometimes presents a challenge in route finding and an exciting extra obstacle. Once at the summit (18,996ft/5790 m) we will take our time for pictures of the surroundings and then we will head back to the refuge in 2 to 3 hours. At the Refuge we will rest for a while, then pack our belongings and drive to the Hacienda La Cienega Accommodation: (Hacienda la Cienega)
Baños City Free day (5905,512 ft. / 1800 m.)
6 hours
Baños City Free day (5905,512 ft. / 1800 m.)
After breakfast, transfer to the subtropical town of Baños. This is a relaxing day; in this beautiful town you can do it different activities that can be purchased on behalf of the passenger. It's a free day its surroundings offer many possibilities like the route of the waterfalls, hikes inside the “cloud forest”, besides, depending on our interest, with an extra cost, we could try rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. Night in hotel. Accommodation: (Hotel Samari Spa)
Chimborazo High Camp (17388.45 feet / 5300 m.)
6 hoursAdmission included
Chimborazo High Camp (17388.45 feet / 5300 m.)
In the morning at 9:00 am we will meet with the guides to drive to the Chimborazo wildlife reserve. We will arrive at the refuge Hermanos carrel from there we will start the hike to the High camp in approximately 2 to 3 hours we get to camp once here, we will accommodate in our tents. In the afternoon we will prepare and double check all the gear for the climbing. Where we’ll have dinner and get some rest until 23h00. There will be an early light breakfast served just before getting ready with our gear and start heading up. Accommodation: Overnight in 4-season tents or a Big Domes
Chimborazo Summit (20,702 ft. / 6.268m.)
16 hours
Chimborazo Summit (20,702 ft. / 6.268m.)
At midnight we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest volcano, Chimborazo, which will take us about 8 to 9 hours. We’ll get to the summit (20,702ft/6268) in the early hours the perfect spot for resting and pictures of the beautiful surroundings. Then we’ll start our descending to the refuge; it will take us from 3 to 4 hours. Once in refuge we’ll pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to drive up to Quito. Accommodation: (Hotel La Casona de la Ronda)
Transfer to the airport and flight home
3 hours
Transfer to the airport and flight home
End of our service and back to home, to your contry.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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