Name: Climb Cayambe & Antisana Volcanos with acclimatization
Location: Quito, Ecuador

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Duration: 8 days

Group size: 1 - 10

Climb Cayambe & Antisana Volcanos with acclimatization

Quito, Ecuador

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andean summit adventure

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42 reviews

Duration: 8 days

Group size: 1 - 10

Antisana Volcano (5.758 m / 18,891 ft) calls the real mountaineer in us - remote, wild, beautiful & challenging. Being part of the Oriental Andean Range, the climate is less stable and the conditions often more challenging. On the way to the huge summit plateau, we negotiate many crevasses and even small climbs are part of it. Also part of the advenure is Cayambe Volcano, Ecuador's 3rd highest mountain. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Technically the climbs are 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 climbs we recommend at least 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.

Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on [email protected] or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).

For Rescue and Travel Insurance we recommend: Global Rescue.

- see program / itinerary

- 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

- catering (see program)

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

- sleeping bag + pad for huts and camps, 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

- 60 or more days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be refunded, minus handling & administrative charges (if any)

- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: 50% of the total amount paid will be forfeited

- 29 and less days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be forfeited

With full payment or partial payment of the tour the climber accepts the latest version of andean summit adventure's terms and conditions, which can be downloaded HERE.

Pasochoa climb
Pasochoa climb
hike through amazing Andean grass lands
DAY 1
Start after breakfast, we drive to parking area and hike throught the beautiful andean grassland to the summit of PASOCHOA (4.200 m / 13,780 ft) - time to the summit depending on route about 2 - 4 hours. If your are in great shape we go for the 2 summits of Pasochoa. After a small rest on the summit we descend to our vehicle and continue to our accommodation.

tech. data: ↑↓ 900 m / 2950 ft | ↔ 11,3 km / 7 mi
catering: - / LB / D

accommodation in single / double / triple room in Tambopaxi with dinner and breakfast.
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Rumiñahui Climb
Rumiñahui Climb
wonderful acclimatization hike with great views of Cotopaxi
DAY 2
Start after breakfast, drive to the parking area at Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park, where we start our climb. We hike towards the central summit of RUMIÑAHUI (4.722 m / 15,492 ft), the approximate time to the summit is 3 - 4 hours. After enjoying wonderful views of neighbouring Cotopaxi we descend to our vehicle and return to our accommodation.

tech. data day 1: ↑ 800 m / 2620 ft ↓ 800 m / 2620 ft | ↔ 12 km / 7.5 mi

catering: B / LB / D

Accommodation in single / double / triple room in Tambopaxi with dinner and breakfast.
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Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park
visit of Cotopaxi refuge / glacier
DAY 3
Today we explore COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK, depending on how we feel and our fitness level, there are different options to visit. We can go for hikes to the refuge and glacier or other activites. Optional: glacier training if required.

tech. data: moderate hiking activities

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in single / double / triple room in Tambopaxi mountain lodge (3.720 m / 12,205 ft) including dinner & breakfast
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Cayambe Climb
Cayambe Climb
Ecuador's 3rd highest mountain
DAY 4 + 5
We start after breakfast, drive to Cayambe city where we have lunch and then continue driving up to the Refugio Ruales Oleas Berge (4640 m / 15230 ft). In the afternoon we have a small glacier school / practice if required 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 CAYAMBE (5.790 m / 18,996 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.

tech. data day 1: ↑↓ 0 m / 0 ft | ↔ 0,0 km / 0 mi
tech. data day 2: ↑↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 8,15 km / 5.1 mi

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

accommodation with breakfast in single / double / triple room in Casa Ilayaku or similar
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Papallacta Hot Springs
Papallacta Hot Springs
recovering and relaxing with awesome views
DAY 6
On this well deserved rest day we visit the hot springs of Papallacta with amazing views of Antisana. Only guide & transfer included. Entrance / spa fees not included.

catering: B / - / -

accommodation in single / double / triple room in Casa Ilayaku or similar
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Antisana Volcano
Antisana Volcano
one of Ecuador's wild beauties
DAY 7 + 8
Pick up at approx. 11.00 am, drive towards Pintag and Antisana National Park. We stop for lunch on the way or have a picknick and continue then to the check in of Antisana National Park. Afterwards (if conditions are favorable) we drive up to the parking lot, where we camp as well. In case the access is tricky, we'll have to hike up and set our camp up at the sector "La Virgen" at approx. 4500 m / 14760 ft. We have an early dinner and rest at our remote camp site and ideally admire the sun set over Cotopaxi, just opposite of us. Wake up around midnight, small snack and start of the hike to the summit of ANTISANA (5.758 m / 18,891 ft), which takes approximately 6 - 8 h. After enjoying hopefully wonderful views at the summit we descend (approx. 3 - 4 hours to the camp), pack our camp and return to Quito. End of tour.

tech. data day 1: ↑ 0 m / 0 ft | → 0 km / 0 mi (in case of bad trail conditions: hike to the camp)
tech. data day 2: ↑ 1200 m / 3940 ft ↓ 1200 m / 3940 ft | ↔ 11 km / 6.8 mi

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

accommodation on day 8 not included
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Pasochoa climb

hike through amazing Andean grass lands

DAY 1
Start after breakfast, we drive to parking area and hike throught the beautiful andean grassland to the summit of PASOCHOA (4.200 m / 13,780 ft) - time to the summit depending on route about 2 - 4 hours. If your are in great shape we go for the 2 summits of Pasochoa. After a small rest on the summit we descend to our vehicle and continue to our accommodation.

tech. data: ↑↓ 900 m / 2950 ft | ↔ 11,3 km / 7 mi
catering: - / LB / D

accommodation in single / double / triple room in Tambopaxi with dinner and breakfast.

andean summit adventure

42 reviews

welcome to andean summit adventure, specialists when it comes to mountaineering in Ecuador and beyond. our certified guides and international team are your best choice for making your trip a lifetime experience! let's go for some climbs - cheers! our mountaineering experts are happy to assist with personalized attention to work out awesome climbing plans for you and your family and friends or answer any questions you might have regarding our programs - reach out, we speak English, German and Spanish: [email protected]

I had a good time ! Wonderfull memories. Thank you

By Lauriane F for rental equipment on Jan 06, 2025

It was an amazing trip. Mariscal & Christian were both incredibly knowledgable and helpful the whole way up. They gave us input on climbing and the best methods but did not force anything on us. When we decided to turn around a thousand feet before the summit, neither Mariscal nor Christian made negative comments but were understanding and guided us right down. I really enjoyed the trip and appreciate both of our guides. It was a great experience and I would recommend Mariscal and Christian to anyone.

By Ryan S for Climb Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m / 19,347 ft) in 2 days on Dec 24, 2024

We had a delightful time: excellent support throughout, down-to-earth + good-hearted people and new friends, less traveled destinations, and fantastic cuisine. Andean Summit Adventures is highly recommended to book your Andean adventures with. Shoutout to Liz, Jaime, Sebastian, Juan Diego + the rest of the team. See you all again soon. THANK YOU.

By JT M for Otavalo, Peguche & Cotacachi on Oct 30, 2024

We would like to take a moment and give our Gratitude to Andean Summit Adventure. If there was a place to write 10 stars I would. It’s taken a week to write this review because I wanted to find the best words that I could to write a 5 star review. Paulina and I had been in touch with Elisabeth for over a year prior to our trip. She was very attentive and knowledgeable. She answered the million question we had for her as well. Elisabeth put us both at ease that we had chosen the best guiding service to take us to the summit of Chimborazo. At Andean Summit Adventure, they make you feel not like clients but family and people that you can call friends. We did the 8 day trip, this included climbing Ruco Pacincha 4,696m, Iliniza Norte 5,127m, Cotopaxi 5,897m and last but not least Chimborazo 6,270m. With Andean Summit Adventure safety and the well being of the people comes first before anything. This was an incredible touch that really made us feel that they cared and had our best interests in mind. After planning and training to climb Chimborazo for two years Andean Summit Adventure made this happen. With Elisabeth’s knowledge of all the mountains and great organizations she matched us up with Jaime our Guide. He is a top grade guide with lots of experience to help you succeed. I would not hesitate for a second to use them again to climb in Ecuador or other countries for that matter. Much regards, Project Chimborazo: The Climb to Inspire Kevin Mallia

By Kevin M for Climb Cayambe + Chimborazo Volcano with acclimatization in 8 days on Oct 08, 2024

Thanks so much to the guides who took so good care of us and brought most of us safe to the summit and back again! It was a tough hike and an amazing experience!