Ecuador · Trekking

5-Day Trekking Tour in Ecuador with Mojanda, Imbabura and Cayambe

5 Days Round trip from Otavalo Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through the gorgeous Andean Mountains
  • 02 Hike to the summits of Mojanda, Imbabura, and Cayambe volcanoes
  • 03 Marvel at the gorgeous views from the top
  • 04 Learn about local culture in villages like Otavalo
  • 05 Visit the traditional Plaza de Los Ponchos
  • 06 Shop at the market in Otavalo

Embark on this 5-day trek through the Andean Mountains and enjoy the serene beauty of Mojanda, Imbabura, and Cayambe volcanoes. Hike along scenic trails, visit the traditional market and Plaza de Los Ponchos in Otavalo, and conquer high-altitude summits for breathtaking views from the top. This journey combines mountain adventure with local culture as you explore some of Ecuador's most striking volcanic landscapes.

Embark on this 5-day trek through the Andean Mountains and enjoy the serene beauty of Mojanda, Imbabura, and Cayambe volcanoes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cayambe, Otavalo, Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve, Imbabura Volcano
Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mojanda Trek and Otavalo Market Visit

  • Start the activities in the morning.

  • After breakfast, visit the traditional market of Otavalo, take pictures with animals, and then explore the traditional Plaza de Los Ponchos.

  • Leave Otavalo at approximately 10:00 am.

  • Travel for about an hour to reach Mojanda at 3,824 meters, where you will begin from a small base.

  • Spend around 2 hours reaching the small summit, then enjoy a delicious lunch box accompanied by beautiful viewpoints.

  • Take about 2 hours to return to the vehicle, and then about 1 hour to head to your hotel, where you can relax.

2
Day 02

Imbabura Volcano Summit Hike

  • Start the adventure in the morning. At 05:00 am, depart from the hotel and travel for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to the Cashaloma community, where you will have a light breakfast.

  • Begin a 5-hour hike to reach the summit from this sector.

  • Reach the summit at 4,624 meters above sea level, where you will have your snack at a prearranged time.

  • Return to the car and head to your hotel, where you will have something warm and time to rest.

3
Day 03

Rest Day in Otavalo

  • Enjoy a rest day in Otavalo.

4
Day 04

Cayambe Volcano Approach to the Refuge

  • Start your program from your hotel at noon.

  • Travel north along the Pan-American Highway toward the town of Cayambe. Here, you will have lunch, and you can buy snacks for the program.

  • Continue toward the sector parking area within Cayambe Coca National Park, near 4,400 meters above sea level.

  • Pick up your backpacks and walk to the Ruales Oleas Berge shelter at 4,700 meters. There, you will talk about adaptation and familiarize yourself with the team.

  • Return to the shelter for dinner and rest for a few hours.

5
Day 05

Cayambe Volcano Climb

  • Begin the activity early, at midnight.

  • Prepare the team, have something hot to drink, and start your ascent. The goal is the summit at 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, where you will have about 20 minutes to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.

  • Return to the refuge in approximately 3 to 4 hours. At the shelter, you will have breakfast and time to rest.

  • Pick up your team and return to the vehicle, then head back to your hotel in the afternoon.

  • You may also complement your experience in Ecuador with the following options: adventure activities, rural accommodation, mountain promotions, horseback riding, all-inclusive programs in the jungle, Galapagos, and more.

Mojanda, Imbabura Volcano summit, Cayambe Volcano summit

Where this trip takes you

Mojanda, Imbabura Volcano summit, Cayambe Volcano summit

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Otavalo 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Activities as per itinerary

  • Certified Ecuador mountain guide

  • Private transport

  • Brunch and dinner

  • Entrance fees to protected areas

  • Technical mountain equipment

What's Not Included

  • Activities not described in the itinerary

  • Snacks and alcoholic or carbonated drinks

  • Personal computer

  • Lantern

  • Sleeping gear

Know before you go

  • Climbing and/or acclimatization in Ecuador.

  • The four worlds of Ecuador - Coast, Andes, Amazon, and Galapagos - make it a country of contrasts, rich in biological, historical, and cultural diversity. It is a hidden treasure that invites you to discover, little by little, its outstanding and unique attractions.

  • The guides have programs from 2 to 14 days in the mountains of the Andes of Ecuador. They can organize a unique program for you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Otavalo, Ecuador
Tour start
Otavalo, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Otavalo.

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