ECUADOR VOLCANOES & SUMMITS 12D
Land of Fire & Ice
Mission
ARRIVAL IN QUITO (2850 M)
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon for basic acclimatization and gear preparation.
QUITO – NUEVOS HORIZONTES REFUGE (4700 M)
Transfer in 4x4 to the Ilinizas. Hike to the refuge. Lunch and technical review for the summit push.
ILINIZA SUR SUMMIT (5246 M) – QUITO
Technical climbing with slopes up to 70°. Spectacular views of Iliniza North. Descent and return to Quito.
REST DAY IN QUITO
Physical recovery. Option to tour Quito's historic center and enjoy local gastronomy.
QUITO – CAYAMBE REFUGE (4600 M)
Transfer to Cayambe Volcano, located right on the equatorial line. Preparation at Ruales Oleas Berge Refuge.
CAYAMBE SUMMIT (5796 M) – QUITO
Demanding glacier ascent. It is the only point on Earth where the equatorial line crosses a permanent glacier. Return to Quito.
QUITO – COTOPAXI REFUGE (4864 M)
Entry to Cotopaxi National Park. Hike to José Rivas Refuge. Sunset over the Avenue of Volcanoes.
COTOPAXI SUMMIT (5897 M) – QUITO
Ascent via 45° slopes. View of the active crater and the panorama of the Ecuadorian Andes. Descent and return to Quito.
STRATEGIC REPOSE DAY
Free day in Quito to recharge before the final objective: Chimborazo.
QUITO – CHIMBORAZO HIGH CAMP (5300 M)
Travel south along the Avenue of Volcanoes. Hike to the high camp to optimize the summit push.
CHIMBORAZO SUMMIT (6268 M) – QUITO
Ascent to the closest point to the sun. Chimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador. Triumphant return to Quito.
DEPARTURE FROM QUITO
Final airport transfer for your international flight. End of expedition.