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4 Days Acclimatization Program in Ecuador - Two Peaks

from 800 USD
Cotopaxi Climb by Ecuatraveling
4 Days Acclimatization Program in Ecuador - Two Peaks
from 800 USD

Description

The 4-day acclimatization program is designed to educate and instruct people in high altitude mountain-climbing between 4,000 and 6,000 m (13,123 - 19,685 ft) in Ecuador, South America. Our mountain base will be in Quito, nestled in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. This is the perfect location because of its altitude (2,800m / 10,498 ft) and proximity to the volcanoes. With the assistance of a qualified and bilingual guide, this program acclimatizes and increases the fitness level of climbers, making it possible to successfully climb some of the highest volcanoes in South America. Over the course of these 4 days, you will reach the summit of some of Ecuador’s most famous volcanoes, the Iliniza North and the mighty Cotopaxi, which is the highest active volcano in the world! These climbs offer spectacular and unsurpassed views of Ecuador and the Avenue of Volcanoes. Specially designed, this program enables people with little or no experience to gain the ability and skills necessary for climbing some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

Features

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4 Days Climbing Cotopaxi & Iliniza Norte

Tour Details

Tour Schedule (Note: This is a tentative itinerary).

DAY 1: TRANSFER TO OUR ANDES LODGE - HOSTERIA PAPAGAYO

We will depart Quito in our private transportation and head to our Andes Lodge located at 3,000 m (9,843 ft). We will have a free afternoon and spend the night at Hosteria Papagayo. 

(-/L/D)

DAY 2: CLIMB ILINIZA NORTE (5,126 M / 16,800 FT)

We will get up at 6:00 and depart to La Virgen parking lot after breakfast. Here starts the climb to the summit of Iliniza Norte, at 5,150 m (16,897 ft). It takes about 5 hours with trekking equipment to reach this height. We then descend back to the Virgen parking lot and hop on our transport to return to the lodge. Night at Hosteria Papagayo. 

(B/L/D)

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK

We leave from the Lodge at 14:00. Our private transportation will drive us to Cotopaxi National Park, up to the parking lot at 4,500 m (14,764 ft). We will hike for about an hour to reach the refuge at 4,800 m (15,748 ft). Here, we will have a hot drink and eat our box lunch. After this nice rest, we will practice in the glaciers for approximately one hour before returning to the refuge to savour a delicious dinner at 18:00. We will spend the night in the Cotopaxi refuge.

(B/L/D)

DAY 4: CLIMB COTOPAXI (5,897 M / 19,300 FT)

We will get up at 00:00 during the night to pick up our equipment and have a special tea. Then, we will start the ascent to the summit, which is at 5,897 m (19,300 ft). The climb up will take approximately 5 to 6 hours. Once at the summit, we will stay about 20 minutes to take pictures and admire the landscape. We will then hike back down to the refuge in about 3 hours and will be driven to the lodge. Here, you will be able to enjoy the spa and a massage for an additional price. Finally, we will make our way back to Quito, where we should arrive towards 13:00 or 14:00. 

(B/-/-)

End of Services.

NOTE: At the moment is not possible to climb Cotopaxi Volcano as for security the National Park suspends this activity, as an alternative we are offering the Cayambe Volcano.

For experienced and acclimatized people, we offer more options such as Iliniza South, Antisana, and the highest mountain in Ecuador, the Chimborazo Volcano.

Minimum 2 pax

Price:  $800 p.p

Single traveler

Price:  $1,150 p.p

Prices

From 800 USD pp

Accommodation

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Wifi
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Hot water
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Private room

Trips Highlights

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Climbing "Iliniza Norte"

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Climbing "Cotopaxi"

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Visiting "Cotopaxi National Park"

What's Included

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ASEGUIM professional guide

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Transportation

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Meals mentioned in the itinerary

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Accommodation in the refuge

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2 nights at "Papagayo" (or similiar)

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Special climbing equipment: polar pants, polar jacket, waterproof pants/jacket, plastic climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, gaiters, outside gloves, climbing harness

What's Not Included

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Tips for the guides

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