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).  Additionally we recommend a good acclimatization schedule. The night at the high camp requires good preparation and the steep slopes as well. Nevertheless, the views from the top are breathtaking! Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Technically the climb is not not very difficult (but is pretty steep during the whole climb), nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous glacier travel experience as well.

Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climbs we recommend at least 2 - 3 days of preparation, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude. We have included Ruminahui Climb and a night at Tambopaxi Lodge.

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

- accommodation at high camp 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

- 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.

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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 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: ↑ 800 m / 2620 ft ↓ 800 m / 2620 ft | ↔ 12 km / 7.5 mi

meals: - / LB / D

accommodation in dorm in Tambopaxi Lodge with dinner and breakfast

DAY 2 + 3

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

accommodation with dinner and breakfast in single / double / triple rooms in Ilinizas Lodge

DAY 4

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 Hotel Bambu in Riobamba.

DAY 5 + 6

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 6 not included