Train for Everest

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Train for Everest

Ecuador is one of the world’s best destinations for high-altitude mountaineering training, combining glacier climbs, active volcanoes, and rapid acclimatization opportunities within short travel distances. Surrounded by Andean snow-capped peaks, Amazon rainforest, and Pacific landscapes, Ecuador allows climbers to complete multiple 5,000 and 6,000-meter summits in less than 15 days, making it an ideal training ground for expeditions to the Himalayas, including Mount Everest.

Over the years, Ecuador has become a preferred acclimatization destination for climbers preparing for major international expeditions. One of the most recognized examples was Mike Posner, the Grammy-nominated musician who trained in Ecuador during 2020 and 2021 before successfully reaching the summit of Everest in March 2021.

Our Ecuador high-altitude training program is specifically designed to progressively adapt climbers to extreme altitude while developing glacier travel and mountaineering skills through a carefully planned sequence of summits across the Ecuadorian Andes.

Acclimatization & Summit Progression

The expedition begins with a trek to Rucu Pichincha, an excellent acclimatization mountain near Quito that helps climbers begin adapting to altitude while enjoying panoramic views over the Andes.

The next objective is Iliniza Norte at 5,120 meters (17,000 ft), considered one of Ecuador’s best beginner mountaineering peaks and ideal for gaining experience at higher elevations.

The program then advances to Cayambe Volcano at 5,790 meters (19,000 ft), the only snow-covered mountain in the world crossed by the equator line and one of Ecuador’s most iconic glacier climbs.

Climbers continue toward Antisana at 5,704 meters (19,000 ft), a more demanding and semi-technical expedition featuring crevasses, glacier travel, and steep snow slopes in one of Ecuador’s wildest mountain environments.

The ascent of Cotopaxi at 5,897 meters (19,347 ft) introduces climbers to one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and one of South America’s most famous mountaineering objectives.

The final challenge is Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain. Its summit, rising above 6,263 meters (20,549 ft), is considered the closest point on Earth to the sun due to the planet’s equatorial bulge, making it one of the ultimate high-altitude climbs in the Andes.

Chimborazo High camp.

More and more climbers are choosing this new option, which starts at 5300 m, again the climb takes 2 days, but starting at this elevation cuts the attack time by almost half, making it even possible to climb the mountain in the afternoon, here is a short video of a rare Summit done by our clients at Sunset 6 pm.

Costs

$4600 if private 1-1 expedition
$3850 per person if 2 people

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.

National Geographic channel mentions Ecuador Eco Adventure, for trekking and more, but check out our reviews on Trip Advisor, or in our Blog to see what our clients have to say.

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Itinerary

15 Days Itinerary Train for Everest

Day 1

Airport pick up Quito welcoming – Transfer to Hotel

Day 2

Acclimatization day – Enjoying Quito old town and colonial sights with our guides, and trip briefing

Day 3

Acclimatization hike – Rucu Pichincha Volcano, the 4-hour trek takes us to its summit at 4790 m (16500 feet)

Day 4 – Ilinizas summit

We start early at 6 am, then drive to the entrance of the national park, from there we take a 6-hour trek to it´s summit and return, at the end of this hike, we will sleep in a country side lodge for acclimatization.

Day 5 – Cayambe Sumit

Drive north for 2,5 hours to the entrance of Cayambe National park we take lunch on the way – the dive will take us to the mountain refuge of Cayambe, from where we will start the climb

Dinner is served at 5pm, and then rest till midnight.

Day 6 – Cayambe Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out after breakfast – Mountain rural lodge for resting – Papallacta thermal springs

Day 7 Resting and recovering

This is a free day needed to recover from the hike where we will take our clients to a nice location in the mountains. (Meals are not included)

Day 8 – Antisana Summit

Early start transfers to Antisana this is a 2–3-hour drive to the national park – we set up a basecamp for the start of this climb

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight to start the climb.

Day 9 – Antisana Summit

Climb starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the basecamp in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out mountain lodge near Cotopaxi national park

Day 10

Resting and recovering – Tambo paxi lodge Acclimatization for Cotopaxi.

Day 11 – Cotopaxi Climb

Pick up from lodge, drive to Refuge carpark, then trek to Jose Rivas refuge, where meals will be served, and where climbers have shelter.

Day 12 Cotopaxi Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Then drive out – Transfer to Riobamba city for resting and recovering.

Day 13 – Acclimatization Day

We drive from Riobamba to Chimborazo Lodge for further acclimatization prior the climb to Chimborazo.

Day 14 – Chimborazo Climb

From Chimborazo lodge, we drive to the national park into the base of 4800 m – from where we will start a short climb to 5300 m location where the geo domes of high camp are located.

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight

Day 15 Chimborazo Climb

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the high camp at 5300m in order to have breakfast – trek down to base 4800 m and then drive back to Quito city – end of services.
15 Days Itinerary Train for Everest

Day 1

Airport pick up Quito welcoming – Transfer to Hotel

Day 2

Acclimatization day – Enjoying Quito old town and colonial sights with our guides, and trip briefing

Day 3

Acclimatization hike – Rucu Pichincha Volcano, the 4-hour trek takes us to its summit at 4790 m (16500 feet)

Day 4 – Ilinizas summit

We start early at 6 am, then drive to the entrance of the national park, from there we take a 6-hour trek to it´s summit and return, at the end of this hike, we will sleep in a country side lodge for acclimatization.

Day 5 – Cayambe Sumit

Drive north for 2,5 hours to the entrance of Cayambe National park we take lunch on the way – the dive will take us to the mountain refuge of Cayambe, from where we will start the climb

Dinner is served at 5pm, and then rest till midnight.

Day 6 – Cayambe Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out after breakfast – Mountain rural lodge for resting – Papallacta thermal springs

Day 7 Resting and recovering

This is a free day needed to recover from the hike where we will take our clients to a nice location in the mountains. (Meals are not included)

Day 8 – Antisana Summit

Early start transfers to Antisana this is a 2–3-hour drive to the national park – we set up a basecamp for the start of this climb

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight to start the climb.

Day 9 – Antisana Summit

Climb starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the basecamp in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out mountain lodge near Cotopaxi national park

Day 10

Resting and recovering – Tambo paxi lodge Acclimatization for Cotopaxi.

Day 11 – Cotopaxi Climb

Pick up from lodge, drive to Refuge carpark, then trek to Jose Rivas refuge, where meals will be served, and where climbers have shelter.

Day 12 Cotopaxi Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Then drive out – Transfer to Riobamba city for resting and recovering.

Day 13 – Acclimatization Day

We drive from Riobamba to Chimborazo Lodge for further acclimatization prior the climb to Chimborazo.

Day 14 – Chimborazo Climb

From Chimborazo lodge, we drive to the national park into the base of 4800 m – from where we will start a short climb to 5300 m location where the geo domes of high camp are located.

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight

Day 15 Chimborazo Climb

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the high camp at 5300m in order to have breakfast – trek down to base 4800 m and then drive back to Quito city – end of services.
15 Days Itinerary Train for Everest

Day 1

Airport pick up Quito welcoming – Transfer to Hotel

Day 2

Acclimatization day – Enjoying Quito old town and colonial sights with our guides, and trip briefing

Day 3

Acclimatization hike – Rucu Pichincha Volcano, the 4-hour trek takes us to its summit at 4790 m (16500 feet)

Day 4 – Ilinizas summit

We start early at 6 am, then drive to the entrance of the national park, from there we take a 6-hour trek to it´s summit and return, at the end of this hike, we will sleep in a country side lodge for acclimatization.

Day 5 – Cayambe Sumit

Drive north for 2,5 hours to the entrance of Cayambe National park we take lunch on the way – the dive will take us to the mountain refuge of Cayambe, from where we will start the climb

Dinner is served at 5pm, and then rest till midnight.

Day 6 – Cayambe Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out after breakfast – Mountain rural lodge for resting – Papallacta thermal springs

Day 7 Resting and recovering

This is a free day needed to recover from the hike where we will take our clients to a nice location in the mountains. (Meals are not included)

Day 8 – Antisana Summit

Early start transfers to Antisana this is a 2–3-hour drive to the national park – we set up a basecamp for the start of this climb

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight to start the climb.

Day 9 – Antisana Summit

Climb starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the basecamp in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out mountain lodge near Cotopaxi national park

Day 10

Resting and recovering – Tambo paxi lodge Acclimatization for Cotopaxi.

Day 11 – Cotopaxi Climb

Pick up from lodge, drive to Refuge carpark, then trek to Jose Rivas refuge, where meals will be served, and where climbers have shelter.

Day 12 Cotopaxi Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Then drive out – Transfer to Riobamba city for resting and recovering.

Day 13 – Acclimatization Day

We drive from Riobamba to Chimborazo Lodge for further acclimatization prior the climb to Chimborazo.

Day 14 – Chimborazo Climb

From Chimborazo lodge, we drive to the national park into the base of 4800 m – from where we will start a short climb to 5300 m location where the geo domes of high camp are located.

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight

Day 15 Chimborazo Climb

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the high camp at 5300m in order to have breakfast – trek down to base 4800 m and then drive back to Quito city – end of services.
15 Days Itinerary Train for Everest

Day 1

Airport pick up Quito welcoming – Transfer to Hotel

Day 2

Acclimatization day – Enjoying Quito old town and colonial sights with our guides, and trip briefing

Day 3

Acclimatization hike – Rucu Pichincha Volcano, the 4-hour trek takes us to its summit at 4790 m (16500 feet)

Day 4 – Ilinizas summit

We start early at 6 am, then drive to the entrance of the national park, from there we take a 6-hour trek to it´s summit and return, at the end of this hike, we will sleep in a country side lodge for acclimatization.

Day 5 – Cayambe Sumit

Drive north for 2,5 hours to the entrance of Cayambe National park we take lunch on the way – the dive will take us to the mountain refuge of Cayambe, from where we will start the climb

Dinner is served at 5pm, and then rest till midnight.

Day 6 – Cayambe Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out after breakfast – Mountain rural lodge for resting – Papallacta thermal springs

Day 7 Resting and recovering

This is a free day needed to recover from the hike where we will take our clients to a nice location in the mountains. (Meals are not included)

Day 8 – Antisana Summit

Early start transfers to Antisana this is a 2–3-hour drive to the national park – we set up a basecamp for the start of this climb

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight to start the climb.

Day 9 – Antisana Summit

Climb starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the basecamp in order to have breakfast.

Transfer out mountain lodge near Cotopaxi national park

Day 10

Resting and recovering – Tambo paxi lodge Acclimatization for Cotopaxi.

Day 11 – Cotopaxi Climb

Pick up from lodge, drive to Refuge carpark, then trek to Jose Rivas refuge, where meals will be served, and where climbers have shelter.

Day 12 Cotopaxi Summit

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the refuge once again in order to have breakfast.

Then drive out – Transfer to Riobamba city for resting and recovering.

Day 13 – Acclimatization Day

We drive from Riobamba to Chimborazo Lodge for further acclimatization prior the climb to Chimborazo.

Day 14 – Chimborazo Climb

From Chimborazo lodge, we drive to the national park into the base of 4800 m – from where we will start a short climb to 5300 m location where the geo domes of high camp are located.

Dinner is served at 5 pm, and then rest till midnight

Day 15 Chimborazo Climb

Summit attack starts at 00:00 the climb takes about 6-7 hours, the summit window is between 6-8.30 am, after a brief moment on the summit, the guides will descend to the high camp at 5300m in order to have breakfast – trek down to base 4800 m and then drive back to Quito city – end of services.