Name: Climb Cayambe + Chimborazo Volcano with acclimatization in 7 days
Location: Quito, Ecuador

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Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 10

Climb Cayambe + Chimborazo Volcano with acclimatization in 7 days

Quito, Ecuador

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andean summit adventure

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40 reviews

Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 10

Climbing Chimborazo Volcano (6263 m / 20548 ft) - the world's highest mountain measured from the center of the earth - is definitely a challenging plan, therefore we recommend a good acclimatization schedule. Included in the itinerary, the Cayambe Volcano Ecuador's 3rd highest mountain and the only snow-covered spot on the equatorial line. Also part of the adventure is the summit of Iliniza Norte (5.126 m / 16,818 ft). Besides those climbs we visit Cotopaxi National Park for a small glacier training. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Technically the climb is 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 climb we recommend at least 3 - 4 days of preparation, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible. In this 7 day-package some acclimatization is covered, further you'll get to know other highlights of the Ecuadorian Andean region.

Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com 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 for hut, 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

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Private tour - 1 climber

You are an individual climber and want to book a private tour / guide.

$3,210

Price per person in group of 2

You are booking as a group of 2.

Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups.

$1,950

Price per person in group of 3 or more

You are booking as a group of 3 or more people.

Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber or for less than 3 people, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups.

$1,750

technical equipment (4 pieces)

$60

helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe (for Iliniza Norte, Glacier training, Cayambe & Chimborazo)

sleeping bag

$30

for Cayambe & Chimborazo

private double room refuge / person

$25

small private double room with 1 big bed (only 1 room available) - ideal for couple or individual traveller

Iliniza Norte climb
Iliniza Norte climb
very rewarding climb with exciting rock scrambling
DAY 1

Early start, drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (2 - 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will have a short break.

Then we continue the ascent to ILINIZA NORTE (5.126 m / 16,818 ft), approx. 2 to 3-hour-tour with nice rock scrambling sections to the summit, descent via the direct route to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.

tech. data: ↑↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 11,3 km / 7 mi

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in Ilinizas Lodge in El Chaupi (3.600 m / 11.800 ft) in single / double / triple rooms with dinner and breakfast included
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Glacier Training
Glacier Training
getting prepared for icy summits
DAY 2

Start after breakfast. We drive to Cotopaxi National Park, check in and continue to the parking lot at 4640 m / 15230 ft. We organize our equipment, and prepare everything before heading out to the glacier. After a small hike up, we practice essential walking and glacier travel techniques on the beautiful glacier. Then we go back to the parking lot and drive to our accommodation.

tech. data: ↑↓ 400 m / 1300 ft | ↔ 2,0 km / 1,25 mi (hike to the glacier)

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in dorm 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 3 + 4

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). If necessary, 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 in Machachi.

tech. data day 3: ↑↓ 0 m / 0 ft | ↔ 0,0 km / 0 mi
tech. data day 4: ↑↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 8,15 km / 5.1 mi

catering day 3: B / LB / D
catering day 4: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent will be provided)

accommodation in double room in Casa Sakiwa or similar with breakfast
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Riobamba City
Riobamba City
discovering a typical Andean town
DAY 5

After a good rest we head South and pass the city of Riobamba (oldest planned city of Ecuador) where we will stop for lunch. Depending on our schedule we stroll through the streets of the typical Andean town, see its markets and other interesting sites or continue directly up to Chakana Mountain Lodge.

catering: B / L / D

accommodation in single / double / triple rooms in Chakana Mountain Lodge, including dinner & breakfast (4000 m / 13100 ft)
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Chimborazo High Camp
Chimborazo High Camp
climbing the world's highest mountain
DAY 6 + 7

We head towards Chimborazo National Park, have lunch on the way. After check in at the gate we drive up to the parking lot at 4800 m / 15750 ft, and hike then up to the high camp at 5300 m / 17400 ft, where we spend the night in tents or domes. After an early dinner we try to rest, have breakfast around midnight and get prepared for a 6 - 8 hours ascent to CHIMBORAZO SUMMIT (6263 m / 20548 ft). Ideally after admiring a wonderful sunrise from the summit of Chimborazo we descend to high camp where we pick up our stuff, have a small snack and then continue downwards to our vehicles. Transportation back to Quito, end of services.

tech. data day 6: ↑ 500 m / 1640 ft | → 2,1 km / 1.3 mi

tech. data day 7: ↑ 1000 m / 3280 ft ↓ 1500 m / 4920 ft | ↔ 7,9 km / 4.9 mi

catering day 6: B / L / D

catering day 7: B / - / - (snacks for ascent will be provided)

accommodation not included on day 7
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Iliniza Norte climb

very rewarding climb with exciting rock scrambling

DAY 1

Early start, drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (2 - 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will have a short break.

Then we continue the ascent to ILINIZA NORTE (5.126 m / 16,818 ft), approx. 2 to 3-hour-tour with nice rock scrambling sections to the summit, descent via the direct route to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.

tech. data: ↑↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 11,3 km / 7 mi

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in Ilinizas Lodge in El Chaupi (3.600 m / 11.800 ft) in single / double / triple rooms with dinner and breakfast included

andean summit adventure

40 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: info@andeansummitadventure.com

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!

By Sebastian L for Climb Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m / 19,347 ft) in 2 days on Aug 21, 2024

Andean Summit Adventure insists on providing only the best guides even if it means losing immediate profit. The company's high ratings prove this. My experience climbing Chimborazo with guide Jaime was one of the most valuable lessons in my life. He is not only an excellent mountain guide but also a good person. Every moment with him was enjoyable. Don't choose just any guide for a small difference in cost. It can determine whether you reach the summit or not. The experience of climbing Ecuador's highest peaks can bring great insights and a sense of accomplishment. Even choosing a tour company can be a significant decision in your life.

By SUNGWON Y for Climb Chimborazo Volcano (6.263 m / 20,549 ft) in 2 days on Aug 06, 2024

Embarking on a journey to Ecuador's majestic Chimborazo volcano with guide Romel Sandoval was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, Romel's expertise and passion for the region infused every step of the adventure, making it an unforgettable experience. Romel's intimate knowledge of the terrain, coupled with his deep respect for the environment, set the tone for a safe and immersive journey. Throughout the trek, Romel's storytelling brought the landscape to life, weaving tales of Chimborazo's geological significance and its cultural importance to the indigenous communities. I will highly recommend andean summit adventures as your guides.