Climbing Chimborazo Volcano (6263 m / 20548 ft) - the world's highest mountain measured from the center of the earth - is definitely a challenging plan! A perfect warm up for that is the rocky and icy summit of Iliniza Sur (5.246 m / 17,211 ft) as well as the exciting climb of Antisana (5.758 m / 18,891 ft). Additionally we go for acclimatization climbs on Rucu Pichincha and Corazón. The night at the Chimborazo high camp requires good preparation and its steep slopes as well. Nevertheless, the views from the top are breathtaking! Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Iliniza Sur and Antisana are considered technical climbs, you should come prepared! And of course good fitness is required as well.

Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climbs we recommend at least 1 - 2 additional days of preparation, in and around Quito before heading for the climbs.

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 (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 2 climbers

- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito and during the tour

- accommodation as per itinerary

- park entrance fees & climbing permits

- meals as specified 

- 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 the camp, boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list

- 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.

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DAY 1 

Start at approx. 8.30 am, drive to the parking area at Quito's cable car (TeleferiQo), ride up to Cruz Loma (4000 m / 13120 ft) and at approx. 9.30 am start of the hike up to the summit of RUCU PICHINCHA (4.696 m / 15,407 ft).
During the hike we enjoy wonderful views of the avenue of the volcanos with its snow caped summits and also the impressive city of Quito. The hike to the summit takes about 3 hours and the descend 2 hours. Afterwards we head back to your accommodation. 

tech. data: ↑ ↓  770 m / 2520 ft |  ↔  10,3 km / 6.4 mi 

meals: - / LB / -

accommodation in Quito not included

DAY 2

Start after an early breakfast, drive to the parking area above el Chaupi, check in at the gate and at approx. 8 am start of the hike up to the summit of CORAZON (4.791 m / 15,718 ft).
During the hike we enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding volcanos, especially Ilinizas with its snow caped summits. The hike to the summit takes about 3 - 4 hours and the descend 2+ hours. Afterwards we head back to our accommodation. 

tech. data: ↑ ↓  1000 m / 3280 ft |  ↔  12,8 km / 8 mi 

meals: - / LB / D

accommodation in single / double / triple rooms incl. breakfast in Ilinizas Lodge in El Chaupi (3550 m / 10990 ft)

DAY 3 + 4

After breakfast (approx. 10 am), drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (approx. 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will spend the night at the refuge with dinner and breakfast included.
Early in the morning (approx. 3 am) we have breakfast and continue the ascent to ILINIZA SUR (5.246 m / 17,211 ft), approx. 3 to 4-hour-tour with some rock climbing sections as well as icy ramps on the way to the summit, descent back to the refuge for getting our luggage and then down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.

tech. data day 1: ↑ 760 m / 2490 ft | → 4,7 km / 2.9 mi
tech. data day 2: ↑ 510 / 1670 ft ↓ 1270 m / 4160 ft | ↔ 8,2 km / 5.1 mi

meals day 1: B / LB / D
meals day 2: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent are included)

accommodation not included on day 4 (Quito)

DAY 5

On this well deserved rest day we visit the wonderful hot springs of
Papallacta with amazing views of Antisana on a day tour from / to Quito.

meals: - / - / -

accommodation not included (in Quito)

DAY 6 + 7

Pick up in Quito at approx. 10.30 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 drive to our accommodation. 

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

meals day 1: - / L / D

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

accommodation in Casa Sakiwa in single / double / triple rooms.

DAY 8

After a good rest we head South and visit 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.

meals: B / L / D

accommodation in single / double / triple rooms in Chakana Lodge.

DAY 9 + 10

After breakfast, we head towards Chimborazo National Park and 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 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 on day 10 not included