Climbing the rocky and icy summit of Iliniza Sur (5.246 m / 17,211 ft) is a very challenging target for getting first high altitude experience or as preparation for the higher summits. This beautiful and technical summit is just 1,5 hours South of Quito and offers wonderful views of the surrounding volcanos during its climb. The hike to the refuge is straight forward and after that it's getting interesting: a rocky wall before you enter the icy ramp that leads you to the summit of Iliniza Sur. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!
Technically the climb is demanding and requires some previous experience, also good fitness is highly recommended.
Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb we recommend at least one or two acclimatization climbs, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible.
Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).
- 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 refuge with dinner and breakfast
- park entrance fees & climbing permits
- meals as specified (lunch box on day 1, snacks for the ascent)
- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear
- catering (see program)
- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners, screws, slings etc. & crampons, ice axe if necessary)
- 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
- 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
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.
You are an individual climber and want to book a private tour / guide.
You are booking as a group of 2 or more people.
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.
DAY 1 + 2
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
catering day 1: - / LB / D
catering day 2: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent are included)