Reaching the crater rim of Guagua Pichincha (4.794 m / 15,728 ft) and climbing up to its rocky summit is a very special experience. The Pichincha volcano is still active and sometimes you can smell that. At an altitude of 4500 m is the refuge of Guagua Pichincha, our starting point. From there we cross the Pichincha massif and have summit options of Padre Encantado, Cerro Ladrillos and Rucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft) on our way to Quito's cable car the TeleferiQo. The views over Lloa, the avenue of the volcanos and Quito are impressive, even Cotopaxi can be seen. 

Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Technically the climb is not very difficult, nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous experience recommended.

Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb, we recommend at least having stayed a day in the city before climbing it.

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 6 climbers

- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito

- descent in cable car from Cruz Loma (TeleferiQo)

- meals as specified (lunch box)

- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear 

- meals (see program)

- personal technical equipment (helmet etc.)

- 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.

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.

Offer validity:

andean summit adventure reserves the right to adjust the prices, and other terms of this offer if there is a significant change in the relevant market conditions after the date of this offer.

APPROXIMATE TIMES (subject to change according to climate etc.):

Start at approx. 7.00 am, drive to Lloa and from there we drive up to the parking area at the refuge (4500 m / 14764 ft), it's an adventurous 4 x 4 ride. From the parking lot we start the hike up to the summit of GUAGUA PICHINCHA (4.794 m / 15,728 ft). From there we cross the Pichincha massif and have summit options of Padre Encantado, Cerro Ladrillos and Rucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft) on our way to Quito's cable car the TeleferiQo. We descend by cable car to Quito.
During the hike we enjoy wonderful views of LLoa, maybe even Cotopaxi and also Quito. The hike to the 1st summit is quick, then we cross in approx. 6 - 7 hours the whole massif.

tech. data: ↑ 870 m / 2854 ft ↓ 1400 m / 4593 ft | ↔ 13 km / 8.1 mi 

meals: - / LB / -