Chimborazo Climbing 5 Days/ 4 Nights

Leaving Quito at 7:00 am (Foch and Juan León Mera) in our private transportation, we will head south, passing through Machachi and other colorful towns until we reach the Ilinizas National Park. Once we arrive, we will go to an altitude of 3,900 meters above sea level, we will get out of our car and begin our walk to the "La Virgen" sector which is located at 4,100 meters above sea level; We will have the option of camping here or sleeping in the refuge, located at 4,600 meters above sea level and the walk to the refuge will take approximately 3 hours. Once we arrive at our desired destination, we will have lunch and settle in to carry out our acclimatization activities; We will have dinner and rest for the night. B/L/D

We will get up at 4:00 am, have breakfast and begin our ascent at 5:00 am. Once again, we will have a 3-hour walk until we reach the top of Iliniza Norte located at 5,126 meters above sea level. The last part of the ascent will be a little difficult because it is a little steep and rocky, for this reason, we will put on our helmets and harnesses. At the top we will have enough time to have lunch and rest; The descent will be relatively faster and direct, it will take us about 5 hours to reach our vehicle. We will go to our Hostel at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park, (Hostal Cuello de Luna or similar) and we will rest for the night. B/L/D

After a delicious breakfast, we will have a 5-hour hike in the Quilotoa Lake crater, then we will rest and have lunch. Later we will go to Riobamba to spend the night at your hotel (Hacienda Abraspungo or similar).

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We will pick you up from the hotel at 9:00 a.m. in our private transportation to go to the Chimborazo Fauna Reserve, where we will complete the entry registration. Once we arrive at the refuge at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level, we will enjoy lunch and prepare for our acclimatization activities, as well as the next day's ascent. Afterwards, we will have dinner and rest for the night.

We will wake up at midnight and have breakfast, and then climb to Whymper Peak; which is at 6,310 meters above sea level. It will take us approximately 7 to 8 hours to reach this peak; but when we arrive, it will be worth the effort, you will be able to have a unique view of all the Andes. It will take us about 3 to 4 hours to return to the shelter where we will collect all our equipment and return to our car, and return to Quito. B/L/-