Cayambe is a massive glaciated extinct volcano. It is located about 70 km Northeast of Quito and is the highest point on the surface of the earth through which the Equator directly passes. Cayambe is the third highest mountain in Ecuador. It is characterized by good climbing opportunities and impressive glaciers. With easy access from the comfortable hut Ruales Oleas Cayambe Refuge. We will start early in the morning after breakfast 8:00 We will be driving up to the refuge, once there we can rest for a couple of hours at the Refuge, until dinner time.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Accommodations: (Cayambe Refuge)

We will wake up at midnight, eat a light breakfast, put our gear on and start our climb around 01:00 in the morning; the ascent takes about 6 to 7 hours. The route to the summit follows a safe glacier terrain to the summit. A gaping bergschrund sometimes presents a challenge in route finding and an exciting extra obstacle. Once at the summit (18,996ft/5790 m) we will take our time for pictures of the surroundings and then we will head back to the refuge in 2 to 3 hours. At the Refuge we will rest for a while, then pack our belongings and drive to "Papallacta village.”

Meals: (Breakfast /- /Dinner)

Accommodations: (Hotel in Papallacta)

Papallacta is an ideal place to relax and recover energy. It is a small thermal village located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Ecuadorian Andes, famous for its natural hot springs that come from volcanic springs. After a relaxing day in Papallacta, climbing Chimborazo is an exciting and challenging experience. Combining a day of relaxation in Papallacta with the adventure of climbing Chimborazo is a unique and enriching experience for those looking to enjoy nature and challenge their physical limits. Here we will stay for a few hours and drive back to El Chaupi. Overnight in Ilinizas Mountain Lodge.

Meals: (Breakfast /- /Dinner)

Accommodations: (Ilinizas Mountain Lodge)

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)

Accommodations: (Overnight in 4-season tents)

 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 /- /-)

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