Climbing Chimborazo Volcano (6263 m / 20548 ft) - the world's highest mountain measured from the center of the earth - is a challenging plan, therefore you should take it up with a good acclimatization schedule. Included in the itinerary are Tungurahua Volcano and Cayambe Volcano, Ecuador's 3rd highest mountain and the only snow-covered spot on the equatorial line. 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 8 day-package only one acclimatization activity is included, further you'll get to know some of the highlights of the Ecuadorian Andean region, among them the Sangay National Park and the city of Riobamba. We highly recommend to schedule further acclimatization activities before starting this program.

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. 

- see program / itinerary

- 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 + 2

After breakfast (approx. 9 am), we drive to Baños de Agua Santa and have lunch on the way. By car we arrive at the park entrance (2800 m / 9190 ft) where we register and start our climb. We hike for approx. 3 hours through a cloud forest up to the Tungurahua refuge at 3800 m / 12470 ft where we will prepare dinner and spend the night.
After an early breakfast we start our summit push to mama TUNGURAHUA (5.023 m / 16,480 ft). The start time depending on conditions. The climb is constantly steep and leads up over the sandy slopes first to the "cruz del Alemán" - a memorial site, then to the crater and last but not least the summit. It will take us between 4 - 6 hours to reach the highest point. Then we descend back to the refuge for getting our luggage and then down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.

tech. data day 1: ↑ 1000 m / 3280 ft | → 4 km / 2.5 mi
tech. data day 2: ↑ 1200 m / 3940 ft ↓ 2200 m / 7220 ft | ↔ 11 km / 6.8 mi

meals day 1: - / L / D
meals day 2: B / LB / -

accommodation in single / double / triple room(s) with private bathroom in Hotel La Chimenea - Casa D'Piedad in Baños de Agua Santa including breakfast

DAY 3

After breakfast we leave Baños de Agua Santa and head to Cotopaxi National Park. Depending on fitness and weather we have different options there: hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, hike to the refuge and glacier of Cotopaxi, visit of the museum, rest at Tambopaxi Lodge ...

meals: B / L / D

accommodation in single / double / triple room(s) with private bathroom in Tambopaxi mountain lodge (3.720 m / 12,205 ft) including dinner & breakfast 

DAY 4 + 5
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 our
accommodation.

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 with breakfast in single / double / triple room in
Hotel Casa Sakiwa in Machachi 

DAY 6
After a good rest we head South and pass the city of Riobamba
(oldest planned city of Ecuador) where we will stop for lunch.
Depending on our schedule we stroll through the streets of the
typical Andean town, see its markets and other interesting sites or
continue directly up to Chakana Mountain Lodge.

meals: B / L / D

accommodation in single / double / triple rooms in Chakana
Mountain Lodge, including dinner & breakfast (4000 m / 13100 ft) 

DAY 7 + 8
We head towards Chimborazo National Park, have lunch on the way. After check in at the gate we drive up to the parking lot at 4800 m / 15750 ft, and hike then up to the high camp at 5300 m / 17400 ft, where we spend the night in tents or domes. After an early dinner we try to rest, have breakfast around midnight and get prepared for a 6 - 8 hours ascent to CHIMBORAZO SUMMIT (6263 m / 20548 ft). Ideally after admiring a wonderful sunrise from the summit of Chimborazo we descend to high camp where we pick up our stuff, have a small snack and then continue downwards to our vehicles. Transportation back to Quito. 

tech. data day 1: ↑ 500 m / 1640 ft | → 2,1 km / 1.3 mi
tech. data day 2: ↑ 1000 m / 3280 ft ↓ 1500 m / 4920 ft | ↔ 7,9 km / 4.9 mi

meals day 1: B / L / D
meals day 2: B / - / - (snacks for ascent will be provided)

accommodation not included on day 8