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Mountain Climbing Ecuador

from $2,250.00

This package is built for mountain climbing lovers who want to summit Ecuador’s highest peaks. This starts with an acclimatization trek before tackling the 3 major mountains of Ecuador – Mt Cayambe, Mt Cotopaxi, Mt. Chimborazo.

This package consists of 4 summits

  1. Ilinizas Acclimatization trek 1-day summit starting from Quito
  2. Climbing Cayambe: the name of a volcano located in the Cordillera Central, a range of the Ecuadorian Andes.
  3. Climbing Cotopaxi: Mount Cotopaxi in the Cotopaxi National Park is the second-largest mountain in Ecuador and its 5,897m (19,347ft). Summit makes it one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.
  4. Climbing Chimborazo: This is the largest mountain in Ecuador and its 6’310 meters (20,565 ft) equatorial summit is the closest point to the sun on earth.

NOTE: Due to Cotopaxi being closed, we are taking on Antisana Volcano instead

Acclimatization for ChimborazoMountain Climbing Ecuador Mountain Refuge:

We start with Ilinizas  Cayambe refuge, and Jose Rivas Refuge for Cotopaxi.  The Chimborazo climb starts from Carrel refuge, unfortunately, Whymper refuge is not available due to a lease to a private company that has closed it to the public.

Ask for the high altitude camp as an alternative.

Ecuador Eco Adventures has over 14 years of experience in Andes Expeditions and Trekking in Ecuador, therefore, we are one of the best and most experienced tour operators of the country.  Legally authorized by both, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Environment, we guarantee a reliable and amazing experience each time.  Also, our certified ASEGUIM mountain climbing guides guarantee a professional and safe adventure for our clients.

Pricing:

  • If Alone $2250– 1 climber /  1 guide
  • If 2 people $1950 – 2climbers / 1 Guide

Starting Dates for 2023 $1950 per person all-inclusive:

  • April 28
  • May 22nd
  • June 14th
  • June 21st 
  • July 12th
  • August 10th 
  • August 22nd
  • September 12th

Mount Chimborazo is the largest mountain in Ecuador and its 6’310 meters (20,565 ft) equatorial summit is the closest point to the sun on earth.ç

Are you traveling alone, and looking for climbing companions? find other climbers in Riobamba, or Join one of our existing groups, find available dates here

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    • Vacation Style Holiday Type
      • Bird
      • Camping
      • Hiking
      • Mountain
      • Peak
      • Rural
      • Wildlife
      Comfort
    • Activity Level High-Altitude Climbing
      8/8
    • Group Size Small Group
      1-2
    All about the Mountain Climbing Ecuador.

    Expedition starts on request, with 1 or 2 Climbers per guide

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    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Climbing insurance
    • All Equipment: snow boots, crampons, ice ax, etc
    • Accommodation in Riobamba 1 day prior the tour and in between for resting (see Itinerary)
    • Warm clothing suitable for climbing the mountain
    • Transportation to and from Mount Chimborazo
    • Entrance permits to the Chimborazo National Park
    • Accommodation in the Refugio (Base Camp)
    • Dinner in the Refugio before the climb
    • Snacks and Drinks during the climbAll breakfasts, lunches and dinners & dining
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • Travel insurance and other emergencies.
    • Extra snacks and water
    • small back pack to carry snacks to the summit
    1. Day1 Carihuairazo

      Transfer from Riobamba to Carihuairazo refuge. Lunch and short trek in the afternoon 5 pm Dinner

    2. Day2 Carihuairazo

      3 am start the trek to Carihuairazo base, and summit by 6-8 am Return to refuge Brekfast and return to Riobamba

    3. Day3 Riobamba

      Resting and recovery in Basecamp Riobamba

    4. Day4 Cotopaxi

      Transfer to jose Rivas Refuge. 5pm dinner
      midnight start climb

    5. Day5 Cotopaxi

      Summit is expected by 6-8 am, 8 been the latest, then we return to refuge for breakfast, and return to Latacungaat the end for resting and recovering

    6. Day6 Latacunga Resting

      Resting (this acomodation is not included)

    7. Day7 Cayambe

      Transfer to Cayambe city, pick up by 4X4 to Cayambe refuge, 5 pm dinner 11 pm start climb.

    8. Day8 Cayambe - Riobamba

      Summit is expected by 6-8 am, 8 been the latest, then we return to refuge for breakfast, and return to Riobamba at the end.

    9. Day9 Chimborazo

      Resting Transfer to Chorreras Lodge 4000 mts

    10. Day10 Chimborazo

      At 1 pm we start the drive for Chimborazo mountian, after checking gear and suplies, inthe entrance to the national park we register the group and continue to carrel refuge. once there we wait for 5 pm dinner, and then rest unitl 10 pm. Group gets ready and starts climbing by 11 pm

    11. Day11 Chimborazo

      Summit is expected by 6-8 am, 8 been the latest, then we return to refuge for breakfast, and return to Riobamba at the end.

    Refuge and Riobamba guest House

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