Climbing along the Avenue of the Volcanoes

The Andean mountain range stretches from the North to the South of the country.  With over thirty volcanoes and one of the largest concentrations of active volcanoes in the world, Ecuador has something to offer to every would-be climber, from the enthusiastic beginner to the highly experienced. With proper acclimatization any of these summits can be conquered during our Ecuador hiking tours. With the different climatic zones, good climbing tours are possible all year round.

Day 1: Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Quito.

Day 2: In the morning you will go on a city tour of Colonial Quito and afterwards visit the Equatorial Line. Our guide will get in touch with you in order to establish pick up time. (B)

In the afternoon our  climbing crew will meet with you for a briefing (all guides are members of the ASEGUIM, the Ecuadorian mountain guide association).  They will get in touch with you in order to establish exact time.

Day 3: Drive to Otavalo, hiking around Cuicocha lake. Overnight in this area. (B/L).

Day 4: Climb Imbabura. Afternoon drive back to Quito and overnight in Quito. (B/BL)

Day 5: Mid-morning departure for Mt. Ilinizas and travel South on the Avenue of the volcanoes. From the Ilinizas parking area called “the virgin”, it is a 3 hour hike up to the refuge, situated at 4600m. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Wake up early, have breakfast and depart for the 5000 m summit attempt on Iliniza North. After our descent, private 4×4 transportation will take us to Machachi for overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 7: Depart in the morning to the Cotopaxi National Park. Hiking in the park and driving up to the Cotopaxi parking area from where we have a 45 minute hike up to the Jose Rivas refuge. After a short rest, a technical training session is scheduled. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Cotopaxi Glacier School day. We continue adjusting to altitude and acclimatizing. After 5 hours training we return to the refuge. Preparing mountain gear for a midnight departure for Mt. Cotopaxi summit (B/L/D)

Day 9: In the morning climb Cotopaxi. In the afternoon drive to Riobamba where you will overnight. (B)

Day 10: Rest day in Riobamba. Overnight in Riobamba. (B)

Day 11: Drive Mt. Chimborazo and prepare for the climb. Overnight at the refuge. (B/L/D)

Day 12: Climb Chimborazo. In the afternoon drive to Baños. Accommodation at Hotel in Baños (B)

Day 13: Spare summit day or activities in Baños.
Accommodation at Hotel in Baños. (B)

Day 14: Enjoy a free morning in Baños. In the afternoon drive back to Quito for overnight. (B)

Day 15: Transfer from hotel to the airport and international flight (B). Ending our adventure tour in Ecuador.