Explore the world with tourHQ
Home2-Day Chimborazo Volcano Summit Trek From Quito
Description
Join us on this exciting tour and climb an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, Chimborazo Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Spot the Andean bear, Andean puma, and guanacos in the Cotopaxi National Park, and participate in a fun-filled, adventurous glacier mountaineering course.
Highlights
- Visit the Cotopaxi National park and The Refuge park
- Take up a glacier training course
- Climb up to the summit and have an amazing adventure
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
-
Day 1- Visit the Cotopaxi National Park expand_more
Meet the tour guide in Quito at 9:00 am and visit the Cotopaxi National Park and Refuge Center. Stop for lunch. Spot the Andean fox, Andean puma, and guanacos, among other species.
Put on the gear and go through a glacier training course with the guide before having dinner and resting until midnight.
-
Day 2- Climb to the Summit expand_more
Climb to the summit, which will begin at approximately 1:00 am (it will take five hours to reach the top). The return climb takes approximately two to three hours.
Return to Quito around 2 pm.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English-speaking (bilingual) Ecuadorian guide
- Park entrance fee
- Technical climbing equipment
- Complete meals
- Stay in refuge/ camping equipment
- Short glacier instruction course
What's Excluded
- Extra snacks and drinks
Know before you go
Cotopaxi was also once worshipped by Ecuador’s ancient civilizations, thought to be the bringer of rain and prosperous crops. The top of Cotopaxi was considered to be where God resided. It was first climbed in 1872, and the ascent has only gotten a lot more popular since then.
Meeting Point
Quito, Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 450 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |