5-Day Trek to Mojanda, Imbabura & Cayambe Volcanoes
Highlights
Quito, Otavalo, Cayambe, Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve
Locations Covered
Quito, Otavalo, Cayambe, Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve
trekking, Eco Tourism, Volcano
Private Tour
5 Days
Challenging
Spanish
Description
Embark on this 5-day trek through the Andean Mountains and enjoy the serene beauty of Mojanda, Imbabura & Cayambe volcanoes. Hike along scenic trails, visit traditional markets in local villages like Otavalo and conquer the summits to take in breathtaking views from the top.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Trekking Mojanda
Start the activities in the morning.
Visit the traditional market of Otavalo after breakfast, take pictures with animals and then the traditional Plaza de Los Ponchos.
Leave Otavalo at approximately 10:00 am.
Travel an hour to reach the Mojanda (3824 m), where you will start from a small base.
Devote 2 hours for the small summit, and then you will enjoy a delicious lunch box accompanied by beautiful viewpoints.
Need two hours to return to the vehicle, and then about 1 hour to head to your hotel where you can relax.
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Day 2- Hiking Imbabura Volcano
Start the adventure in the morning; at 05:00 am, start from the hotel to go about 1h20 to Cashaloma community, where you will have your little breakfast.
Begin a hike of 5 hours to reach the summit from this sector.
Reach the summit at 4624 meters above sea level, and you will have your snack at a prearranged time.
Return to the car to direct you to your hotel, where you will have something warm and time to rest.
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Day 3- Rest day in Otavalo
Enjoy a rest day in Otavalo.
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Day 4- Cayambe Volcano
Start your program from your hotel at noon.
Take the Pan-American vehicle north towards the town of Cayambe. In this place, you will have lunch, and you can buy snacks for the program.
Move towards the sector/parking lot or Z within the Cayambe Coca National Park near 4,400 meters above sea level.
Pick up your backpacks and walk to the shelter Ruales Oleas Berge which is 4,700 meters. You will talk about adaptation and familiarize yourself with the team.
Return to the shelter for dinner and rest for a few hours.
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Day 5- Climbing Cayambe Volcano
Begin the activity early, at noon.
Prepare the team; you will have something hot to drink and start your ascent. The goal is the summit that is 5,790 meters above sea level, and it may take about 5 to 6 hours depending on the climate and physical conditions.
Reach the summit, and you will be about 20 minutes to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.
Return to the refuge in approximately three to four hours. At the shelter, you will have your breakfast and time to rest.
Pick your team to return to the vehicle and return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Complement your experience in Ecuador with the following options: adventure activities, rural accommodation, promotions mountains, horseback riding, all-inclusive programs in the jungle, Galapagos and more.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |