Ruco Pichincha Summit Hike

Quito, Ecuador

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Nature lovers will relish in the opportunity to roam through the landscape of this extinct volcano, and discover all the geological wonder hiding along the Ruco Pichincha on this guided hike. Escape the rushed pace of city life. Instead, relax and enjoy the journey to the top. Upon arrival admire incredible views out over the nearby city and the reward of visiting the home of paranormal spirits.

This experience is offered in English and Spanish
Immerse yourself in the landscape of an extinct volcano
Travel comfortably in the provided private transportation
Enjoy incredible views of the city from above

What's Included

Private transportation
Helmet
Cable Car Entrance Fee

Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will need you to send us your location pin or the name of the Hotel / Building you are staying at, to organize the pick up of all the participants.

Meeting point

Veracruz 3438y, Quito 170508, Ecuador
We will meet at the corner of America Avenue and Veracruz. You will find the building of 'Grupo La Paz'

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Rucu Pichincha

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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A pleasant tour surprise!

Mario_P, Dec 2024

Not only is the mountain beautiful, very high but at the same time relatively accessible, but the views of the city of Quito are excellent. What surprised me most, however, was the friendliness of the couple who were our guides, Cecília and David, who are also experienced mountaineers. They explained to me the location of the dozen peaks visible throughout the tour and which constitute the so-called "Avenue of Ecuador's volcanoes". TOP!

Our guides were...

melissa_r, Dec 2023

Our guides were absolutely amazing! Unfortunately the original hike we purchased had closed access a week prior. Our guides did an excellent job recommending some alternative hikes, so we ended up going to Cotopaxi (which was amazing). Along the way, they picked up a 3rd guide who had intimate knowledge of Cotopaxi since she had grown up in its magnificent shadow. They were incredibly knowledgeable and literally treated us like family. I hope we cross paths with them again. Thank you for an amazing adventure!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks to you guys, It was a amazing pre-Christmas day for us too. thanks you so much for so good energy, we were so happy to share with you this little piece of Ecuador.