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Climb Cotopaxi and Chimborazo (9 days)

Day 1: Hike Pasochoa Volcano

Elevation: 4200 m./13,779 ft

  1. We will pick you up at 8:00 am.Then we will drive for two hours to get to Pasochoa parking lot. We will then hike through a large forest and when we are in the middle of it, the 4230-meter summit will appear. There is a steep sloop on the ascent, but once there we will have beautiful views. We will drive to El Chaupi village. Overnight at Andes Alpes base camp.
  2. Meals: (-/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
  3. Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Day 2: Summit Corazón Volcano

Elevation: 4788 m./15,708 ft

  1. From El Chaupi village. We will start early in the morning after breakfast 7:00 We will be driving up to the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit. We will have lunch during the hike that is about 6-hour long. Return to the hostel.
  2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
  3. Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Day 3: Summit Iliniza North

Elevation: 5126 m./16,818 ft

  • We start early in the morning after breakfast 7:30 We will be driving up to the “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for couple of minutes and we took the opportunity to put our helmet and harness for continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then head up to Illiniza north summit; it will take us between 2 to 3 hours to get to the summit, the way back to the parking lot it will take us between 2 hours. Drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight at the Lodge.
  • Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
  • Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Day 4: Quilotoa Lagoon Rest day

Elevation: 3914 m./12,841 ft

  1. We’ll leave from El Chaupi in the morning and drive the Quilotoa Lagoon. During the tour we will stop at an Indian hut and visit the Tigua community to observe the leather crafts that they make here. The tour will about 4 hours, then we’ll arrive the viewpoint and admire the size of the crater and its lagoon. We will then descend along a varying road which will take us an hour until we arrive at the bottom of the lagoon. There we will take photos and rest, then after lunch we will be back in El Chaupi after 3 hours driving.
  2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
  3. Accommodation:Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Day 5: Cotopaxi Refuge

Elevation: 4864 m./15,958 ft

  1. From El Chaupi will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until getting to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (4.500m/14,763 ft) then we’ll hike up for around an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge. Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.
  2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Lunch / Dinner)
  3. Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge

Day 6: Summit Cotopaxi

Elevation: 5897 m./19,347 ft

  1. Midnight will be our wake-up time and the departure to the top (19,347ft/5.897m) will be around 01h00, not before having a light breakfast and get our stuff ready for the ascent, the climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. Once at the summit we’ll take our time to take pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head down back the refuge, which it will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us to Baños city. Overnight in the hotel.
    Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
    Accommodation: Chimenea Hotel

Day 7: Baños Cyti Free Day

Elevation:1800 m./5,905 ft


  • This is a relaxing day; in this beautiful town you can do it different activities that can be purchased on behalf of the passenger. It's a free day its surroundings offer many possibilities like: the route of the waterfalls, hikes inside the “cloud forest”, besides, depending on our interest, with an extra cost, we could try rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. Night in hotel.  
    Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
    Accommodation: Chimenea Hotel

Day 8: Chimborazo High Camp

Elevation: 5300 m./17,388 ft

  • In the morning at 9:00 am we will meet with the guides to drive to the Chimborazo wildlife reserve. We will arrive at the refuge Hermanos carrel from there we will start the hike to the High camp in approximately 2 to 3 hours we get to camp once here, we will accommodate in our tents. In the afternoon we will prepare and double check all the gear for the climbing. Where we’ll have dinner and get some rest until 23h00. There will be an early light breakfast served just before getting ready with our gear and start heading up.
    Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
    Accommodation: Overnight in 4-season tents

Day 9: Chimborazo Summit

Elevation: 6.268m. /20,702 ft

  • At midnight we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest volcano, Chimborazo, which will take us about 8 to 9 hours. We’ll get to the summit (20,702ft/6268) in the early hours the perfect spot for resting and pictures of the beautiful surroundings. Then we’ll start our descending to the refuge; it will take us from 3 to 4 hours. Once in refuge we’ll pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to drive up to Quito.
    Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
    Accommodation: (-)

 

Climb Cotopaxi Summit (2 days)

 GROUP  4 TO  10 CLIMBERS 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Cotopaxi Refuge 4864 m.
Day 02: Summiting Cotopaxi 5897 m. 

Day 1: Cotopaxi Refuge

Elevation: 4864 m./15,958 ft.

  • We will leave Quito early in the morning around 11:30 a.m. and we will drive south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we reach the town of El Chaupi. This town is the location of Cotopaxi-Travel’s homebase, there we will prepare all the necessary equipment for the ascent. We will have lunch at Andes Alpes Restaurant, and then we will continue to the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park. From here, we will head east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (14,764ft/4864m) and then we’ll hike for about an hour to the José Ribas Refuge (15,951 ft. / 4862 m.). Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.
  • Meals: Lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge

Day 2: Cotopaxi Summit

Elevation: 5897 m./19,347 ft

  • Midnight will be our wake up time and the departure to the top (19,347ft/5897m) will be around 1am, after having a light breakfast and getting our stuff ready for the ascent. At the entrance of the glacier, your guide will explain all necesary tips needed for using crampons and ice axe if needed. The climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours and once at the summit we’ll take our time for pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head back down the refuge, which will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge we will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us back to Quito (9,186ft/2800m).
  • Meals: Light breakfast before the ascent and full breakfast after the ascent


SERVICES 

INCLUDED:

    • What´s Include:

      Services included in the tour cost:

      ü  Mountain Climbing Local Insurance 

      ü  Ecuadorian qualified and experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM

      ratio 2 climbers -1 guide)

      ü  Technical mountain equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)

      ü  Land transportation and transfers

      ü  Accommodation:

      -          1 night at Cotopaxi Refuge  

      ü  All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above)

      ü  Tents, and camping utensils for high camp.


      What´s Not Include:

      Services not included in the tour cost:

      Ø  International flights

      Ø  Internacional Insurance

      Ø  Personal expenses

      Ø  Tips for guides or local staff

      Ø  Travel insurance (highly recommended)

      Ø  Additional activities not listed in the itinerary

      Ø  Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)

      Ø  The costs of delays or changes to itinerary that are beyond the control of Cotopaxi Travel, or its agents are not included.

      Ø  Airport taxes

      Ø  Visa 


    DEPOSIT, PAYMENT AND RESERVATION INFORMATION

    Each reservation requires a deposit from 30% (according to total price) as a down payment per person. Once the deposit will be confirmed we will send you your contract voucher. The remaining balance will be due in ECUADOR during your briefing at our office or your hotel in cash before your trip. No refund if you cancel less than 20 days!

    Cotopaxi Summit + Acclimatization Tour (6 days)

     GROUP  4 TO  10 CLIMBERS 

    Day 1: Hike Pasochoa Volcano

    Elevation: 4200 m./13,779 ft

    1. We will pick you up at 8:00 am.Then we will drive for two hours to get to Pasochoa parking lot. We will then hike through a large forest and when we are in the middle of it, the 4230-meter summit will appear. There is a steep sloop on the ascent, but once there we will have beautiful views. We will drive to El Chaupi village. Overnight at Andes Alpes base camp.
    2. Meals: (-/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
    3. Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

    Day 2: Summit Corazón Volcano

    Elevation: 4788 m./15,708 ft

    1. From El Chaupi village. We will start early in the morning after breakfast 7:00 We will be driving up to the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit. We will have lunch during the hike that is about 6-hour long. Return to the hostel.
    2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
    3. Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

    Day 3: Summit Iliniza North

    Elevation: 5126 m./16,818 ft

    • We start early in the morning after breakfast 7:30 We will be driving up to the “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for couple of minutes and we took the opportunity to put our helmet and harness for continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then head up to Illiniza north summit; it will take us between 2 to 3 hours to get to the summit, the way back to the parking lot it will take us between 2 hours. Drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight at the Hostal or Lodge.
    • Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
    • Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

    Day 4: Quilotoa Lagoon Rest day

    Elevation: 3914 m./12,841 ft

    1. We’ll leave from El Chaupi in the morning and drive the Quilotoa Lagoon. During the tour we will stop at an Indian hut and visit the Tigua community to observe the leather crafts that they make here. The tour will about 4 hours, then we’ll arrive the viewpoint and admire the size of the crater and its lagoon. We will then descend along a varying road which will take us an hour until we arrive at the bottom of the lagoon. There we will take photos and rest, then after lunch we will be back in El Chaupi after 3 hours driving.
    2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
    3. Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

    Day 5: Cotopaxi Refuge

    Elevation: 4864 m./15,958 ft

    1. From El Chaupi will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until getting to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (4.500m/14,763 ft) then we’ll hike up for around an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge. Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.
    2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Lunch / Dinner)
    3. Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge

    Day 6: Summit Cotopaxi

    Elevation: 5897 m./19,347 ft

    1. Midnight will be our wake up time and the departure to the top will be around 01h00, not before having a light breakfast and get our stuff ready for the ascent, the climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. Once at the summit we’ll take our time to take pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head down back the refuge, which it will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us to Quito.
    2. Meals: (Breakfas/-/ -)
    3. Accommodation: 


    SERVICES 

    INCLUDED:

      Services included in the prices:

        • Ecuadorian qualified and experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM) ratio 2 climbers -1 guide)
        • Registration in the System SIB (System Information of Biodiversity)
        • Technical mountain equipment (Mountaineering Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
        • Land transportation and transfers to National Parks
        • Accommodations ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 metros
          4 nights
        • Accommodations in Cotopaxi Refuge
        • All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)

          NOT INCLUDED:

          • Personal mountain gear (warm cloths, sleeping bags, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
          • International flight tickets
          • Hotel in Quito
          • Tips
          • Insurance of any kind Travel accident and health insurance
          • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
          • Other non-specified expense

          DEPOSIT, PAYMENT AND RESERVATION INFORMATION

          Each reservation requires a deposit from 30% (according to total price) as a down payment per person. Once the deposit will be confirmed we will send you your contract voucher. The remaining balance will be due in ECUADOR during your briefing at our office or your hotel in cash before your trip. No refund if you cancel less than 20 days!

          Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Expedition (9 days)

          Day 1: Hike Pasochoa Volcano

          Elevation: 4200 m./13,779 ft

          1. We will pick you up at 8:00 am.Then we will drive for two hours to get to Pasochoa parking lot. We will then hike through a large forest and when we are in the middle of it, the 4230-meter summit will appear. There is a steep sloop on the ascent, but once there we will have beautiful views. We will drive to El Chaupi village. Overnight at Andes Alpes base camp.
          2. Meals: (-/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
          3. Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

          Day 2: Summit Corazón Volcano

          Elevation: 4788 m./15,708 ft

          1. From El Chaupi village. We will start early in the morning after breakfast 7:00 We will be driving up to the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit. We will have lunch during the hike that is about 6-hour long. Return to the hostel.
          2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
          3. Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

          Day 3: Summit Iliniza North

          Elevation: 5126 m./16,818 ft

          • We start early in the morning after breakfast 7:30 We will be driving up to the “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for couple of minutes and we took the opportunity to put our helmet and harness for continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then head up to Illiniza north summit; it will take us between 2 to 3 hours to get to the summit, the way back to the parking lot it will take us between 2 hours. Drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight at the Lodge.
          • Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
          • Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

          Day 4: Quilotoa Lagoon Rest day

          Elevation: 3914 m./12,841 ft

          1. We’ll leave from El Chaupi in the morning and drive the Quilotoa Lagoon. During the tour we will stop at an Indian hut and visit the Tigua community to observe the leather crafts that they make here. The tour will about 4 hours, then we’ll arrive the viewpoint and admire the size of the crater and its lagoon. We will then descend along a varying road which will take us an hour until we arrive at the bottom of the lagoon. There we will take photos and rest, then after lunch we will be back in El Chaupi after 3 hours driving.
          2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
          3. Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

          Day 5: Cotopaxi Refuge

          Elevation: 4864 m./15,958 ft

          1. From El Chaupi will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until getting to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (4.500m/14,763 ft) then we’ll hike up for around an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge. Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.
          2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Lunch / Dinner)
          3. Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge

          Day 6: Summit Cotopaxi

          Elevation: 5897 m./19,347 ft

          1. Midnight will be our wake-up time and the departure to the top (19,347ft/5.897m) will be around 01h00, not before having a light breakfast and get our stuff ready for the ascent, the climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. Once at the summit we’ll take our time to take pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head down back the refuge, which it will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us to Baños city. Overnight in the hotel.
            Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
            Accommodation: Chimenea Hotel

          Day 7: Baños Cyti Free Day

          Elevation:1800 m./5,905 ft


          • This is a relaxing day; in this beautiful town you can do it different activities that can be purchased on behalf of the passenger. It's a free day its surroundings offer many possibilities like: the route of the waterfalls, hikes inside the “cloud forest”, besides, depending on our interest, with an extra cost, we could try rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. Night in hotel.  
            Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
            Accommodation: Chimenea Hotel

          Day 8: Chimborazo High Camp

          Elevation: 5300 m./17,388 ft

          • In the morning at 9:00 am we will meet with the guides to drive to the Chimborazo wildlife reserve. We will arrive at the refuge Hermanos carrel from there we will start the hike to the High camp in approximately 2 to 3 hours we get to camp once here, we will accommodate in our tents. In the afternoon we will prepare and double check all the gear for the climbing. Where we’ll have dinner and get some rest until 23h00. There will be an early light breakfast served just before getting ready with our gear and start heading up.
            Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
            Accommodation: Overnight in 4-season tents

          Day 9: Chimborazo Summit

          Elevation: 6.268m. /20,702 ft

          • At midnight we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest volcano, Chimborazo, which will take us about 8 to 9 hours. We’ll get to the summit (20,702ft/6268) in the early hours the perfect spot for resting and pictures of the beautiful surroundings. Then we’ll start our descending to the refuge; it will take us from 3 to 4 hours. Once in refuge we’ll pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to drive up to Quito.
            Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
            Accommodation: (-)

           

          Climb Cotopaxi and Chimborazo (7 days)

          Day 1: Summit Iliniza Norte 

          We start early in the morning 08:00, we will be driving up to the “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for couple of minutes and we took the opportunity to put our helmet and harness for continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then head up to Illiniza north summit; it will take us between 2 to 3 hours to get to the summit (5126m), the way back to the parking lot it will take us between 2 hours. Drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight at Ilinizas Mountain Lodge.

          ·         Altitude: 5.126 meters  (16.818 feet)

          ·         Meals: Box Luch,Dinner

          ·         Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge


          https://www.ilinizas-mountain-lodge.com/

          ·         Distance: 10 km (round Trip)

          ·         Duration : 6 to 8 hours (including summit time)

          Day 2: Quilotoa Lagoon Rest Day

          We’ll leave from El Chaupi in the morning and will drive the Quilotoa Lagoon; during the tour we will stop at an Indian hut. After we will visit the Tigua community to observe the leather crafts that people make in these places. The tour will take us about 4 hours later, we’ll arrive the viewpoint where you can observe the magnitude of the crater and its lagoon background. We will descend along an irregular road; the walk will take us one hour until arrived bottom of the lagoon, there we will have taken photos and rest. After lunch we will back to El Chaupi in about 3 hours driving.

          ·         Altitude: 3,914 meters (12.841 feet)

          ·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

          ·         Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge


          https://www.ilinizas-mountain-lodge.com/ 

          ·         Distance: 108 km Transfer

          ·         Duration: 2 (hours hike)

          Day 3: Cotopaxi Refuge

          From El Chaupi will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until getting to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (4.500m) then we’ll hike up for around an hour to the Jose Rivas Refuge (4,864m). Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.

          ·         Altitude: 4,864 meters (15,958 feet)

          ·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

          ·         Accommodations: Cotopaxi Refuge (Jose Rivas)

          ·         Distance: 1.5 km (from parking lot to refuge)

          ·         Duration: 1 hours

          Day 4: Cotopaxi Summit

          Midnight will be our wake-up time and the departure to the top (19,347ft/5.897m) will be around 01h00, not before having a light breakfast and get our stuff ready for the ascent, the climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. Once at the summit we’ll take our time to take pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head down back the refuge, which it will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us to Baños city. Overnight in the hotel.

          ·         Altitude: (5,897 meters / 19,347 feet)

          ·         Meals: (Breakfast/-/)

          ·         Accommodations: Hotel Chimenea

          ·         Distance: Climb 10 k (round trip), Transfer 115 Km.

          ·         Duration: 5 to 6 hours to the summit, 3-hour transfer to Baños.

          Day 5: Baños City Free Day

          This is a relaxing day; in this beautiful town you can do it different activities that can be purchased on behalf of the passenger. It's a free day its surroundings offer many possibilities like: the route of the waterfalls, hikes inside the “cloud forest”, besides, depending on our interest, with an extra cost, we could try rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. Night in hotel.

          Altitude: (1,800 meters / 59,055 feet

          Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)

          Accommodations: Hotel Chimenea

          Day 6: Chimborazo High Camp

          In the morning at 9:00 am we will meet with the guides to drive to the Chimborazo wildlife reserve. We will arrive at the refuge Hermanos carrel from there we will start the hike to the High camp in approximately 2 to 3 hours we get to camp once here, we will accommodate in our tents. In the afternoon we will prepare and double check all the gear for the climbing. Where we’ll have dinner and get some rest until 23h00. There will be an early light breakfast served just before getting ready with our gear and start heading up.


          Altitude: (5,300 meters / 17,388 feet)


          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


           Accommodations: Overnight in 4- season tents


          Distance: 2.5 km (hike),Transfer (110 km) 


          Duration: 2 to 3 (hours)

          Day 7: Chimborazo Summit

          At midnight we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest volcano, Chimborazo, which will take us about 5 to 7 hours. We’ll get to the summit (20,702ft/6268) in the early hours the perfect spot for resting and pictures of the beautiful surroundings. Then we’ll start our descending to the refuge; it will take us from 3 to 4 hours. Once in refuge we’ll pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to drive up to Quito.

          ·         Altitude: 6,268 meters (20,702 feet)

          ·         Meals: (Breakfast, -,- )

          ·         Accommodations: (-)

          ·         Distance: 9 km (Round Trip)

          ·         Duration: 5 to 7 hours to the summit (including breaks)


          INCLUDED:

            Services included in the prices:

              • Ecuadorian qualified and experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM) ratio 2 climbers -1 guide)
              • Registration in the System SIB (System Information of Biodiversity)
              • Technical mountain equipment (Mountaineering Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
              • Land transportation and transfers to National Parks
              • Accommodation

                2 night at Ilinizas Mountain Lodge 

                1 night at Jose Rivas Refuge

                 2 nights at Hotel Chimenea

                1 night in Domes (Chimborazo High Camp)

              • Accommodations in Cotopaxi Refuge
              • All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)


              NOT INCLUDED:

              • Personal mountain gear (warm cloths, sleeping bags, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
              • International flight tickets
              • Hotel in Quito
              • Tips
              • Insurance of any kind Travel accident and health insurance
              • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
              • Other non-specified expense

              Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Expedition (9 days)

              Day 1: Hike Pasochoa Volcano

              Elevation: 4200 m./13,779 ft

              1. We will pick you up at 8:00 am.Then we will drive for two hours to get to Pasochoa parking lot. We will then hike through a large forest and when we are in the middle of it, the 4230-meter summit will appear. There is a steep sloop on the ascent, but once there we will have beautiful views. We will drive to El Chaupi village. Overnight at Andes Alpes base camp.
              2. Meals: (-/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              3. Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

              Day 2: Summit Corazón Volcano

              Elevation: 4788 m./15,708 ft

              1. From El Chaupi village. We will start early in the morning after breakfast 7:00 We will be driving up to the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit. We will have lunch during the hike that is about 6-hour long. Return to the hostel.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              3. Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

              Day 3: Summit Iliniza North

              Elevation: 5126 m./16,818 ft

              • We start early in the morning after breakfast 7:30 We will be driving up to the “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for couple of minutes and we took the opportunity to put our helmet and harness for continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then head up to Illiniza north summit; it will take us between 2 to 3 hours to get to the summit, the way back to the parking lot it will take us between 2 hours. Drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight at the Lodge.
              • Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              • Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

              Day 4: Quilotoa Lagoon Rest day

              Elevation: 3914 m./12,841 ft

              1. We’ll leave from El Chaupi in the morning and drive the Quilotoa Lagoon. During the tour we will stop at an Indian hut and visit the Tigua community to observe the leather crafts that they make here. The tour will about 4 hours, then we’ll arrive the viewpoint and admire the size of the crater and its lagoon. We will then descend along a varying road which will take us an hour until we arrive at the bottom of the lagoon. There we will take photos and rest, then after lunch we will be back in El Chaupi after 3 hours driving.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              3. Accommodation:  Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

              Day 5: Cotopaxi Refuge

              Elevation: 4864 m./15,958 ft

              1. From El Chaupi will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until getting to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (4.500m/14,763 ft) then we’ll hike up for around an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge. Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Lunch / Dinner)
              3. Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge

              Day 6: Summit Cotopaxi

              Elevation: 5897 m./19,347 ft

              1. Midnight will be our wake-up time and the departure to the top (19,347ft/5.897m) will be around 01h00, not before having a light breakfast and get our stuff ready for the ascent, the climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. Once at the summit we’ll take our time to take pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head down back the refuge, which it will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us to Baños city. Overnight in the hotel.
                Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
                Accommodation: Chimenea Hotel

              Day 7: Baños Cyti Free Day

              Elevation:1800 m./5,905 ft


              • This is a relaxing day; in this beautiful town you can do it different activities that can be purchased on behalf of the passenger. It's a free day its surroundings offer many possibilities like: the route of the waterfalls, hikes inside the “cloud forest”, besides, depending on our interest, with an extra cost, we could try rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. Night in hotel.  
                Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
                Accommodation: Chimenea Hotel

              Day 8: Chimborazo High Camp

              Elevation: 5300 m./17,388 ft

              • In the morning at 9:00 am we will meet with the guides to drive to the Chimborazo wildlife reserve. We will arrive at the refuge Hermanos carrel from there we will start the hike to the High camp in approximately 2 to 3 hours we get to camp once here, we will accommodate in our tents. In the afternoon we will prepare and double check all the gear for the climbing. Where we’ll have dinner and get some rest until 23h00. There will be an early light breakfast served just before getting ready with our gear and start heading up.
                Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
                Accommodation: Overnight in 4-season tents

              Day 9: Chimborazo Summit

              Elevation: 6.268m. /20,702 ft

              • At midnight we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest volcano, Chimborazo, which will take us about 8 to 9 hours. We’ll get to the summit (20,702ft/6268) in the early hours the perfect spot for resting and pictures of the beautiful surroundings. Then we’ll start our descending to the refuge; it will take us from 3 to 4 hours. Once in refuge we’ll pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to drive up to Quito.
                Meals: (Breakfast/-/-)
                Accommodation: (-)

               

              Cotopaxi Summit + Acclimatization Tour (6 days)

               GROUP  4 TO  10 CLIMBERS 

              Day 1: Hike Pasochoa Volcano

              Elevation: 4200 m./13,779 ft

              1. We will pick you up at 8:00 am.Then we will drive for two hours to get to Pasochoa parking lot. We will then hike through a large forest and when we are in the middle of it, the 4230-meter summit will appear. There is a steep sloop on the ascent, but once there we will have beautiful views. We will drive to El Chaupi village. Overnight at Andes Alpes base camp.
              2. Meals: (-/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              3. Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

              Day 2: Summit Corazón Volcano

              Elevation: 4788 m./15,708 ft

              1. From El Chaupi village. We will start early in the morning after breakfast 7:00 We will be driving up to the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit. We will have lunch during the hike that is about 6-hour long. Return to the hostel.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              3. Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

              Day 3: Summit Iliniza North

              Elevation: 5126 m./16,818 ft

              • We start early in the morning after breakfast 7:30 We will be driving up to the “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for couple of minutes and we took the opportunity to put our helmet and harness for continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then head up to Illiniza north summit; it will take us between 2 to 3 hours to get to the summit, the way back to the parking lot it will take us between 2 hours. Drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight at the Hostal or Lodge.
              • Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              • Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

              Day 4: Quilotoa Lagoon Rest day

              Elevation: 3914 m./12,841 ft

              1. We’ll leave from El Chaupi in the morning and drive the Quilotoa Lagoon. During the tour we will stop at an Indian hut and visit the Tigua community to observe the leather crafts that they make here. The tour will about 4 hours, then we’ll arrive the viewpoint and admire the size of the crater and its lagoon. We will then descend along a varying road which will take us an hour until we arrive at the bottom of the lagoon. There we will take photos and rest, then after lunch we will be back in El Chaupi after 3 hours driving.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Box Lunch/ Dinner)
              3. Accommodation: ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 m

              Day 5: Cotopaxi Refuge

              Elevation: 4864 m./15,958 ft

              1. From El Chaupi will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until getting to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (4.500m/14,763 ft) then we’ll hike up for around an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge. Then we will have dinner and rest until midnight. At this point we will pack our belongings and get ready to make our final ascent.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/ Lunch / Dinner)
              3. Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge

              Day 6: Summit Cotopaxi

              Elevation: 5897 m./19,347 ft

              1. Midnight will be our wake up time and the departure to the top will be around 01h00, not before having a light breakfast and get our stuff ready for the ascent, the climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. Once at the summit we’ll take our time to take pictures of the crater and surroundings, and then we’ll head down back the refuge, which it will take us 2 to 3 hours. Once at the refuge will pack our belongings, have something to eat and go down to the parking lot, where our transportation will be ready to take us to Quito.
              2. Meals: (Breakfas/-/ -)
              3. Accommodation: 


              SERVICES 

              INCLUDED:

                Services included in the prices:

                  • Ecuadorian qualified and experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM) ratio 2 climbers -1 guide)
                  • Registration in the System SIB (System Information of Biodiversity)
                  • Technical mountain equipment (Mountaineering Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
                  • Land transportation and transfers to National Parks
                  • Accommodations ILINIZAS MOUNTAIN LODGE 3300 metros
                    4 nights
                  • Accommodations in Cotopaxi Refuge
                  • All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)

                    NOT INCLUDED:

                    • Personal mountain gear (warm cloths, sleeping bags, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
                    • International flight tickets
                    • Hotel in Quito
                    • Tips
                    • Insurance of any kind Travel accident and health insurance
                    • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
                    • Other non-specified expense

                    DEPOSIT, PAYMENT AND RESERVATION INFORMATION

                    Each reservation requires a deposit from 30% (according to total price) as a down payment per person. Once the deposit will be confirmed we will send you your contract voucher. The remaining balance will be due in ECUADOR during your briefing at our office or your hotel in cash before your trip. No refund if you cancel less than 20 days!