Climbing Cayambe Volcano, Ecuador's 3rd highest mountain and the only snow-covered spot on the equatorial line is a challenging plan, therefore we take it up with a good acclimatization schedule. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!
Technically the climbs are not very difficult, nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous glacier travel experience highly recommended.
In this 4 day-package a quick acclimatization process is included, further you'll get to know some of the highlights of the Ecuadorian Andean region, among them the Cuicocha Crater Lake and Imbabura summit.
Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).
For Rescue and Travel Insurance we recommend: Global Rescue.
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- certified bi-lingual guide (NATIONAL / ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 2 climbers on glaciated mountains, 1 guide during the rest of the trip
- transportation in private vehicle during the tour (from / to Quito)
- accommodation as per itinereray (or similar - depending on availability)
- park entrance fees & climbing permits
- meals as specified in the itinerary
- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear
- meals (see program)
- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe, carabiners, screws, slings etc.)
- sleeping bag + pad for huts and camps, boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list
- other entrance fees (eg. in the city for churches etc.)
- insurances (please make sure that you have an insurance covering risks of mountain climbing, we recommend Global Rescue)
- cost for program changes
- tips & any other expenses not explicitly mentioned
Cancellation Conditions:
- 60 or more days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be refunded, less an administrative fee equal to 10% of the total price.
- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the total price shall be retained.
- 29 and less days prior to departure: the entire total price shall be forfeited.
Change Conditions:
Any change of the purchased itinerary or services asked by the client before and during the trip will depend on availability, requires mutual agreement and will be subject to cancellation penalties of existing services.
With full payment or partial payment of the tour the climber accepts the latest version of andean summit adventure's terms and conditions, which can be downloaded HERE.
Offer validity:
andean summit adventure reserves the right to adjust the prices, and other terms of this offer if there is a significant change in the relevant market conditions after the date of this offer.
DAY 1
Pick up in Quito at approx. 07.00 am, drive towards the North of Ecuador (approx. 2,5 hrs). Our target is the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve where we check in. Afterwards we start our hike around the CUICOCHA lagoon. On the way we enjoy a small picknick for lunch and breathtaking views. After completing the hike (approx. 4 hours), we start our journey to the local community of San Clemente, above Ibarra, where we spend the night.
tech. data: ↑↓ 650 m / 2130 ft | ↔ 12,5 km / 7.8 mi
meals: - / LB / D
accommodation in single / double / triple rooms at San Clemente community
DAY 2
Start after an early breakfast, we drive to the parking area and hike throught the beautiful andean grassland to the summit of IMBABURA (4.609 m / 15,121 ft) - time to the summit depending on route about 4 - 5 hours. If your are in great shape we go for the 2 summits of Imbabura. After a small rest on the summit we descend to our vehicle and continue to our accommodation.
tech. data: ↑↓ 1095 m / 3590 ft | ↔ 9,4 km / 5.8 mi
meals: B / LB / D
accommodation in single / double / triple rooms at San Clemente community
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accommodation in single / double / triple rooms in Hotel El Indio Inn in Otavalo
DAY 3 + 4
We start after breakfast, drive to Cayambe city where we have lunch and then continue driving up to the Refugio Ruales Oleas Berge (4640 m / 15230 ft). In the afternoon we have a small glacier school / practice if required or discover the surroundings. After an early dinner we try to rest. Around midnight we wake up and have breakfast, then we start our ascent to CAYAMBE (5.790 m / 18,996 ft), time to summit approx. 6 to 7 hours, we admire crevasses and beautiful views, then we descend to the refuge and drive to your accommodation in Quito.
tech. data day 1: ↑↓ 0 m / 0 ft | ↔ 0,0 km / 0 mi
tech. data day 2: ↑↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 8,15 km / 5.1 mi
meals day 1: B / LB / D
meals day 2: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent will be provided)
accommodation in Quito not included.
