DAY 2

Start after breakfast and drive to the QUILOTOA CRATER LAKE, trek along the crater rim (5 - 6 hours), highest elevation (3.930 m / 12,894 ft). During the hike we admire the breathtaking blue of the lake and wonderful views of the surroundings.

tech. data: ↑↓ 650 m / 2130 ft | ↔ 11 km / 6.8 mi

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in single / double / triple rooms incl. dinner and breakfast in Hostería Chukirawa in Quilotoa

DAY 3

Today we explore COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK, depending on how we feel and our fitness level, there are different options to visit. We can go for hikes in the surroundings, visit the museum, etc.

tech. data: easy day with moderate hiking activities

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in dorm in Tambopaxi mountain lodge (3.720 m / 12,205 ft) including dinner & breakfast

DAY 4

Start after breakfast, drive to the parking area at Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park, where we start our climb. We hike towards the central summit of RUMIÑAHUI (4.722 m / 15,492 ft), the approximate time to the summit is 3 - 4 hours. After enjoying wonderful views of neighbouring Cotopaxi we descend to our vehicle and return to our accommodation.

tech. data day: ↑ 800 m / 2620 ft ↓ 800 m / 2620 ft | ↔ 12 km / 7.5 mi

catering: B / LB / D

accommodation in dorm in Tambopaxi mountain lodge (3.720 m / 12,205 ft) including dinner & breakfast

DAY 5 + 6

We enjoy a relaxing morning at Tambopaxi Lodge, before we drive to the parking lot and hike up to Cotopaxi refuge at 4.865 m / 15,960 ft (45 min). If required there will be a small glacier training in the afternoon (walking techniques), early dinner and rest at the refuge (dorm). Wake up around midnight, small snack and start of the hike to the summit of COTOPAXI (5.897 m / 19,347 ft), which takes approximately 6 - 8 h. After ideally enjoying a breathtaking sunrise at the summit we descend (approx. 3 hours to the refuge, 30 mins to the parking lot) 

tech. data day 5: ↑ 220 m / 720 ft | → 0,8 km / 0.5 mi

tech. data day 6: ↑ 1060 m / 3480 ft ↓ 1280 m / 4200 ft | ↔ 7,5 km / 4.7 mi

catering day 5: B / L / D

catering day 6: B / - / - (snacks for ascent will be provided)

accommodation incl. breakfast in single / double / triple rooms in Hotel Bambu in Riobamba

DAY 7

The city of Riobamba (oldest planned city of Ecuador) is waiting for our visit today. We stroll through the streets of the typical Andean town, see its markets and other interesting sites. 

catering: B / L / D

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

DAY 8 + 9

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, end of services.

tech. data day 8: ↑ 500 m / 1640 ft | → 2,1 km / 1.3 mi

tech. data day 9: ↑ 1000 m / 3280 ft ↓ 1500 m / 4920 ft | ↔ 7,9 km / 4.9 mi

catering day 8: - / L / D

catering day 9: B / - / - (snacks for ascent will be provided)