Cotopaxi is one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. It is also one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and is the second highest peak in Ecuador. The climb up to the summit of Cotopaxi is not highly technical, but it does require a pre-climb glacier travel course. You will take part in such a course the afternoon before the ascent. The course includes the use of crampons, ice axes and ropes. Leaving from the refuge around midnight climbers begin the ascent of the volcano arriving at the top of Cotopaxi after sunrise at 6am. We recommend to you our Acclimatization Packages to ensure that you enjoy your climbing experience!
This package is recommended for experienced climbers who have already acclimatized in Ecuador.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 2 Days
From: $260 to 450 USD
This package includes an acclimatization peak and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 3 Days
This package includes two acclimatization peaks and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Corazón
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 4 Days
This package includes three acclimatization peaks and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Corazón, Pasachoa
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 5 Days
This package includes four acclimatization peaks and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Corazón, Quilotoa, Pasochoa
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 6 Days
As well as four acclimatization peaks, this package includes a night at 4700m and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Rucu Pichincha, Pasochoa
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 7 Days
In our second option for full acclimatization, we offer different acclimatization peaks, as well as a night at 4700m and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Rucu Pichincha, Pasochoa
Highest Elevation: 5897 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 7 Days
This package includes Ecuador's two highest peaks, three acclimatization hikes, and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte, Corazón, Pasochoa
Highest Elevation: 6310 Meters
Difficulty: Extra Demanding
Duration: 11 Days
This package includes two of Ecuador's three highest peaks, an acclimatization hike, and glacier training.
Volcanoes: Chimborazo, Cayambe, Illiniza Norte,
Highest Elevation: 6310 Meters
Difficulty: Demanding
Duration: 8 Days
