In the Northern part of Ecuador, approximately two and a half hours from Quito, is the city of Ibarra and just above it the local community of San Clemente, our starting point for the tour to Imbabura summit. The slopes of Imbabura are steep and lead first through andean grasslands with views of Cayambe volcano and the caldera of Imbabura. About halfway up the terrains gets rocky and a bit more challenging. From the first summit to the main summit, we have an extended part along the crater rim with some exciting rock scrambing parts. Imbabura is good for an adrenaline push during your acclimatization process.

The hike to the Imbabura summit takes between 4 and 6 hours and onother 2 - 3 hours to get back, it's a challenging way to get your acclimatization on the next level for the higher peaks in Ecuador.

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- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IFMGA mountain guide)

- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito

- meals as specified (lunchbox)

- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear

- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners) - 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

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- 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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DAY 1 

Pick up in your accommodation in Quito at approx. 06.00 am, drive towards the North of Ecuador (approx. 2,5 hrs). Our target is the local community of San Clemente where we leave our car. Afterwards we start our hike up to the summit of Imbabura - possibly we do both summits, all depending on time, conditions and how you are feeling! On the way up we enjoy breathtaking views of Cayambe volcano, the caldera of Imbabura and extensive andean grasslands. After completing the hike (approx. 4 - 6 hours hours up and 2 - 3 down), we start our journey back to Quito. We recommend doing this hike as a part of a loop in the North, as the approach by car is long, and so is the hike itself. Further, a stay in San Clemente Community is definitely worthwhile.

tech. data: ↑↓ 1095 m / 3590 ft | ↔ 9,4 km / 5.8 mi

meals: - / LB / -