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Cotopaxi (5897m)

Climb Cotopaxi Volcano in 2 Day/ 1 Night

Cotopaxi is the most beautiful volcano in the world, as well as one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the second highest volcano 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 this 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!


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Travel Program

Itinerary:

Day 1: Refugio Jose Ribas 4862m
Day 2: Cotopaxi Summit 5897m

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Itineraries:

Detailed Program


Day 1: Quito 2800m/ Latacunga - Refugio Jose Ribas 4862m - Glaciar School 5100 m
We will leave Quito early in the morning around 9:30am and drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park. From here will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (14,764ft/4500m) then we’ll hike for around an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge (15,748ft/4800m). In the afternoon we’ll head up to the glacier for ice practice and training. We’ll learn some basic techniques which will include how to handle climbing equipment (crampons, ice axe, rope, etc) then go back to the Refuge for dinner and rest. (BL/D)

Day 2: Refugio - Summit Cotopaxi 5897 m – Quito/Latacunga
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. 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). Overnight in the hotel. (D)

What's 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 Cotopaxi National Park
  • Cotopaxi Refuge Jose Rivas 1 night
  • All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)
  • Glaciar School

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 expenses

Recommendations:

What to Bring?

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    Equipment for Rent

    Bolsa de Dormir 5°C (41°F) (rent for $10)

    Mochila (rent for $10)

    Camelback type vessel for water

    Inside polar gloves

    Energy drinks and snacks

    Camera

    Sun cream

    Head lamp (rent for $10)

    Warm walking trousers

    Sunglasses

    Puffer jacket or similar Wool hat

    Walking sticks

    Face mask

    Large rucksack (50-70 liter)

    Reasonably day pack(35 liters) (needed from the refuge to Cayambe summit to accommodate plenty of water, crampons, warm gear including puffer jacket etc)

     

    • Prices & Dates


    In Ecuador you can Climb all year, but these are the seasons

    High Season: June to August / December to January
    Low season: February to May / September to November

    Ecuador is a fantastic destination that offers plenty of options for travel lovers. In addition to the Andes, Galápagos and Amazon Jungle are also part of this amazing land.

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    Trip-code: Number ►Ec-1981
    Duration: 2 days
    Participants: Minimum: 2 Maximum: 12
    Country / Location: Ecuador
    Mountain Guide: Fernando Iza
    Other dates / additional info: Contact us!

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