DAY 2
we explore Quito's old town: beautiful churches, squares and amazing views to get a feeling of what Ecuador is like. In the afternoon we continue to Otavalo.

catering: B / L / -

accommodation in Hotel Indio Inn with breakfast. 

DAY 3
 

Start after breakfast, we drive to the parking area at the Mojanda Lagoon. Then we hike up the slopes of the extinct volcanco through typical vegetation, with great views of the avenue of the volcanos, up to the summits of FUYA FUYA (4.263 m / 13,986 ft) - time to the main summit about 2 - 3 hours. After a small rest on the summit we descend to our vehicle and continue to our accommodation.
 

tech. data: ↑↓ 570 m / 1870 ft | ↔ 4,7 km / 2.9 mi

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in San Clemente Community with dinner and breakfast (single / double / triple).

DAY 4

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

catering: B / LB / -

accommodation in single / double / triple rooms in Hotel Indio Inn in Otavalo with breakfast

DAY 5

Today we take it easy. We have time to visit Peguche and there a typical textile production as well as the famous waterfall. We have a nice lunch and time for a bit of rest in the afternoon.

catering: B / L / -

accommodation in Hotel Indio Inn (single / double / triple rooms) with breakfast.

DAY 6 + 7

We start after breakfast, preparing our equipment for the climb. Then we 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 

catering day 1: B / LB / D
catering day 2: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent will be provided)

accommodation with breakfast in single / double / triple room in
Papallacta Spa Hotel

DAY 8

Today we spend a relaxing day in Papallacta Hot Springs for recovering energies for our main target, Chimborazo. With a bit of luck we enjoy great weather and awesome views of Antisana from the hot springs. No guide included. Stay on your own.

catering: B / - / -

accommodation with breakfast in single / double / triple room in Papallacta Spa Hotel

DAY 9 + 10

Pick up at approx. 10.00 am, drive towards Pintag and Antisana National Park. We stop for lunch on the way or have a picknick and continue then to the check in of Antisana National Park. Afterwards (if conditions are favorable) we drive up to the parking lot, where we camp as well. In case the access is tricky, we'll have to hike up and set our camp up at the sector "La Virgen" at approx. 4500 m / 14760 ft. We have an early dinner and rest at our remote camp site and ideally admire the sun set over Cotopaxi, just opposite of us. Wake up around midnight, small snack and start of the hike to the summit of ANTISANA (5.758 m / 18,891 ft), which takes approximately 6 - 8 h. After enjoying hopefully wonderful views at the summit we descend (approx. 3 - 4 hours to the camp), pack our camp and return to Quito. 

tech. data day 1: ↑ 0 m / 0 ft | → 0 km / 0 mi (in case of bad trail conditions hike to the camp)

tech. data day 2: ↑ 1200 m / 3940 ft ↓ 1200 m / 3940 ft | ↔ 11 km / 6.8 mi

catering day 1: B / L / D

catering day 2: B / - / - (snacks for ascent will be provided)

accommodation in Hotel Vieja Cuba (in town) or Casa Ilayaku (outside of town) with breakfast. 

DAY 11
After a good rest we head South. On our way we visit Cotopaxi National Park, to get at least a view of this andean beauty. Afterwards we continue and pass the city of Riobamba (oldest planned city of Ecuador). 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.

catering: B / L / D

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