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11 Day Climb Rucu Pichincha Iliniza Norte Cotopaxi Chimborazo

Quito, Ecuador
  • 11 days (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Expert ASEGUIM-certified guides
    • Transportation throughout the itinerary
    • Meals at mountain refuges
    • Water and snacks during treks and climbs
    • Accommodation in hotels, lodges, and mountain refuges
    • All required climbing permits
    • Essential climbing gear provided
    • Pickup and drop-off in Quito
    • Breakfast (10)
      Breakfast
    • Dinner (7)
      Dinner
    • Lunch (8)
      Lunch
    • Adventure and rescue insurance
    • Personal backpack (20–30 liters recommended)
    • Sunglasses and/or snow goggles
    • Inner-layer gloves
    • Headlamp with extra batteries
    • Tips local team

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Quito, Ecuador

      To coordinate passenger pickups, please contact us well in advance. This will allow us to arrange the briefing, check high-altitude equipment, and ensure everything is ready for your trip. Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .12:00 pm

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival in Quito (2,850 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Quito

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Hotel in Quito

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Quito Free Day (2,850 m → 4,100 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Quito

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Hotel in Quito

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    Quito - Private transport - Rucu Pichincha Summit (4,696 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Quito

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Hotel in Quito

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Transfer to Iliniza Norte Refuge (4,700 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Illiniza Ecological Reserve

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at refuge.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    Summit Iliniza Norte (5,126 m) & Transfer to Wasi Andina Lodge (3,900 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Reserva Ecologica Los Ilinizas

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at lodge.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6

    Transfer to Tambo Paxi Lodge (3,750 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Cotopaxi National Park

    7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at lodge.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7

    Cotopaxi Refuge (4,864 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Cotopaxi Province

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Cotopaxi Refuge.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 8

    Cotopaxi Summit (5,897 m) & Transfer to Chimborazo Basecamp (4,800 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Chimborazo Province

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at lodge.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9

    Rest & Acclimatization at Chimborazo Basecamp (4,800 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Chimborazo Province

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at basecamp.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 10

    Chimborazo Carrel Refuge (5,000 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Chimborazo Province

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight Refugio or Optional High Camp upgrade available.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 11

    Chimborazo Summit (6,263 m) & Return to Quito (2,850 m)

    1 Stop

    1

    Chimborazo Province

    18 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Hotel in Quito

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    From $2,550.00

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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