Name: ILINIZA TOUR
Start: 2018-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Machachi, Ecuador

Ecosportour Tour Operator

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38 reviews

Aug 23, 2018 - Aug 23, 2020

Group size: 1 - 60

ILINIZA TOUR

Machachi, Ecuador

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Ecosportour Tour Operator

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38 reviews

$182

Aug 23, 2018 - Aug 23, 2020

Group size: 1 - 60

Ilinizas is an ancient volcano located south of Quito that splits into two different picks; this occurred about 5000 years ago. This tour climbs the northern pick, reaching an altitude of 5126m / 16.817 ft. Northern Ilinizas is a moderate trek followed by a exhilarating but easy climb to reach the top. If you are willing to climb Cotopaxi, this is a great tour for acclimatization
This trek / climb takes approximately 6 hours reaching the mentioned height of 5126m/ 16.817 ft. It is important that you are prepared for this kind of altitude so we highly recommend to be acclimatized around an altitude of at least 3000m / 9842 ft..

The weather on Ilinizas is unpredictable so you must be prepared with warm clothing.

Physical Level: average
Technical Level: average
Maximum Elevation: 5.126 m / 16.817 ft
Minimum Elevation: 3.900 m / 12.795 ft
Terrain: Medium grass, sandpit, rock, snow

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
Warm Clothing
Sunglasses
Camera
Hiking Shoes
Gloves
Waterproof Jacket
Sun Cream
Cotton Pants

Mark B.

Jelle T.

Julien L.

Ecosportour Tour Operator

38 reviews

Ecosportour with 10 years of experience operating tourism trips. We are direct operators of our own services, specialized in daily tours with fixed days of departure, which allows us to confirm from 1 passenger on shared basis. For tours of acclimatization, high mountain and trekking from 2 passengers, we include the 90% of technical team. We counted and elaborate trips around Ecuador covering the 4 regions, Andes, Amazon, Coast and Galapagos. Years in the market have allowed us to have our fleet of buses and 4 x 4. Also owning Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge our hut in th Jungle. Located in the production of Cuyabeno wildlife Reserve. We offert tours of 3, 4 and 5 days. Our experienced guides will advise you.

My experience at Dolphin Lodge was incredible. The schedule was packed with lots of great activities. All food was included, even breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day. We were lucky enough to get Jorge as our guide, if you can be in his group - DO IT! He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, despite us being told that he was a newer guide and didn’t speak english. He spoke incredible english that was very easy to understand. He has great eyes for spotting animals on the boat and was so considerate to ensure that each person could see it before he moved on. He also offered to take pictures for people. On top of that, he was very funny!! My group loved him and he made our trip 💝 10/10 Jorge

By Lilah W for TOUR CUYABENO DOLPHIN LODGE 5D/4N on Mar 11, 2025

Die vier Tage in der Lodge waren super!! Vor allem das Essen, die Guides ( Esmeralda und Elias) waren super!! Sie sprechen super Englisch und man muss kein Spanisch können um alles zu verstehen! Wirklich toll!! Esmeralda war so nett und zuvorkommend. Außerdem hat sie alle möglichen Tiere gefunden, unter anderem eine Anakonda 😍😍😍 Einfach toll gewesen!!

By Sophia S for TOUR CUYABENO DOLPHIN LODGE 5D/4N on Feb 19, 2025

These multi tours really enhanced my Ecuador experience. Such beautiful and diverse country, with interesting stops besides the main focus, and really great restaurants for lunch. The guides were cheerful and knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend these tours!

By Susi G for Multi tours Cotopaxi + Otavalo on Jan 31, 2025

The tour to Cotopaxi had its highlights and downsides. On the positive side, the guides and driver were very friendly and attentive, and the place itself is absolutely stunning. However, it’s important to note that the views depend heavily on the weather, so you might not get the full experience if the skies aren’t clear. Unfortunately, a major downside was the condition of the bikes provided for the downhill ride. The bikes were in terrible shape, with loose parts, bad brakes, and overall poor maintenance. It felt unsafe to use them, and it’s concerning that the company allows people to ride downhill with such equipment. This really put a damper on the experience, as safety should always be a top priority. If you’re considering this tour, I’d recommend confirming the bike conditions beforehand or skipping the biking portion altogether if they haven’t improved. The visit to Cotopaxi itself is worth it, but the biking experience needs serious attention.