Climbing Cayambe

Climbing Cayambe is one of the highest volcanoes in Ecuador, which is why it attracts many mountain lovers and experienced climbers. Climbing Cayambe is one of the highest volcanoes in Ecuador, which is why it attracts many mountain lovers and experienced climbers.

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Public
Activities

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Group Size

1 Min - 11 Max
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Trip Duration

2 Day(s) 1 Night(s)

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Trip code WT-CODE 1273

Climbing Cayambe is one of the highest volcanoes in Ecuador, which is why it attracts many mountain lovers and experienced climbers. Climbing Cayambe offers an exciting and unique experience, with breathtaking views and rich local history and culture. To do it safely and respectfully, it is important to have expert guides, high-quality equipment, and sustainable tourism practices. In short, climbing Cayambe is an incredible experience that combines excitement, natural beauty ,and local culture.

Climbing Cayambe offers an exciting and unique experience, with breathtaking views and rich local history and culture. To do it safely and respectfully, it is important to have expert guides, high-quality equipment, and sustainable tourism practices. In short, climbing Cayambe is an incredible experience that combines excitement, natural beauty ,and local culture.

Itineraries

Day 1

Cayambe Refuge 4700m

Cayambe is a massive glaciated extinct volcano. It islocated about 70 km Northeast of Quito and is the highest point on the surface of the earth through which the Equator directly passes. Cayambe is the third highest mountain in Ecuador. It is characterized by good climbing opportunities and impressive glaciers. With easy access from the comfortable hut Ruales Oleas Cayambe Refuge. We will arrive at the shelter after about 3.5 hours of driving and rest for a couple of hours at the Refuge, until dinner time

Meals:(Lunch/Dinner)

Accommodation:Refuge Ruales-Oleas-Bergé

Day 2

Climbing Cayambe Summit 5790m – Quito

We will wake up at midnight, eat a light breakfast, put our gear on and start our climb around 01:00 in the morning; the ascent takes about 6 to 7 hours. The route to the summit follows a safe glacier terrain to the summit. A gaping bergschrund sometimes presents a challenge in route finding and an exciting extra obstacle. Once at the summit (18,996ft/5790 m) we will take our time for pictures of the surroundings and then we willhead back to the refuge in 2 to 3 hours. At the Refuge we will rest for a while, then pack our belongings and drive to "Quito"

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:(-/-)

Services included in the prices:

Ecuadoriancertifiedand experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM) ratio 2climbers-1 guide)
Registration in the System SIB (System Information of Biodiversity)
Technical mountain equipment (Mountaineering Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
Land transportation and transfers toCayambe
Refuge Ruales-Oleas-Bergé1 night ✓All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above)

Not included:

Personal mountain gear (warm cloths, sleeping bags, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
International flight tickets
Hotel in Quito
Tips
Insurance of any kind Travel accident and health insurance
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Other non-specified expenses