About this trip
Climbing Cayambe volcano (5.790 m / 18,996 ft) is another highlight in Ecuador. It's the country's third highest mountain and the highest and only snow covered point on the Equator. The tour can include minor technical challenges and offers absolutely stunning and impressive surroundings with very active glaciers as well as breathtaking crevasses. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!
Technically the climb is not very difficult, nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous glacier travel experience highly recommended.
Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb we recommend at least 4 days of preparation, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible. In this 3 day-package we add an acclimatization climb, so you get to know your guide and also spend one night in higher altitudes.
Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).
Included Services:
- see program / itinerary
- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 2 climbers on glaciated mountains, 1 guide per 4 climbers during the rest of the trip
- transportation in private vehicle during the tour (from / to Quito)
- accommodation at refuge with dinner and breakfast
- park entrance fees & climbing permits
- meals as specified (lunch on day 1, snacks for the ascent)
- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear
Not included Services:
- catering (see program)
- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe, carabiners, screws, slings etc.)
- sleeping bag for huts, boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list
- insurances (please make sure that you have an insurance covering risks of mountain climbing)
- 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, minus handling & administrative charges (if any)
- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: 50% of the total amount paid will be forfeited
- 29 and less days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be forfeited
General Terms and Conditions:
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.
Available Packages
You are an individual climber and want to book a private tour / guide.
You are booking as a group of 2.
Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups.
You are booking as a group of 3 or more people.
Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber or for less than 3 people, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups.
You are booking as part of a private group of 8 or more people.
Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber or for less than 8 people, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups. In this case, our cancellation conditions apply also in case WE have to cancel.
Available options
Itinerary
DAY 1
Early start at approx. 7 am, drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), register at the entrance and at approx. 9 am start of the hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (approx. 2 - 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will have a short rest.
Afterwards we continue the ascent to ILINIZA NORTE (5.126 m / 16,818 ft), approx. 2-hour-tour with nice rock scrambling sections to the summit, descent via a steep alternate route down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.
tech. data: ↑ 1150 m / 3770 ft | → 7,1 km / 4.4 mi & ↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | → 5,4 km / 3.6 mi
catering: - / LB / D
accommodation in single / double / triple room(s) with private bathroom in Ilinizas Lodge (3.600 m / 11.800 ft) including dinner & breakfast