Cotopaxi , 2 days/1 night
Cotopaxi is identified as one the highest active volcanoes in the world and its summit reach the altitude of 5897m.

Day 1:
From Quito drive south to the Cotopaxi National Park. Our transport will take us to the parking lot of the Cotopaxi, from where a 1 hour trek will take us to the Rivas Hut located in the northwestern side of one the highest active volcanoes in the world. In the afternoon practices in the closest glaciers. Overnight in the Hut (4800m).

Day 2:
At midnight, and after a hearly breakfast starts the climb to the summit of the Cotopaxi Volcano (5897m). After reaching the summit and enjoying magnificent views of the impressive crater and the surrounding volcanoes. Return to the refuge and to the parking lot. Transport back to Quito.

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Cotopaxi, 3 days / 2 nights

Day 1:
From Quito drive south to the Cotopaxi National Park. Set of out campsite at the Limpiopungo Lagoon (3800m). In the afternoon acclimatization trek towards the rim of the Rumiñahui Volcano. Return to the campsite.

Day 2:
Our transport will take us to the parking lot of the Cotopaxi Volcano, from there a 1 hour trek will take us to the Rivas Hut(4.800m). In the afternoon practices in the closest glaciers. Overnight in the Hut.

Day 3:
At midnight, and after a hearly breakfast starts the climb to the summit of the Cotopaxi Volcano (5897m). After reaching the summit and enjoying magnificent views of the impressive crater and the surrounding volcanoes. Return to the refuge and to the parking lot. Transport back to Quito.

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Mount Chimborazo(6310m), 2 days/1 night
Chimborazo is Ecuador´s highest and largest mountain (6.310m). For a long time it was considered as the world´s highest mountain (but in fact it is due to earth´s equatorial bulge, which makes the peak of Chimborazo be the farthest point from the centre of earth). Climbing this spectacular mountain is physically demanding but the breathtaking view is worth every effort.

Day 1:
Early departure from Riobamba (or Quito) by car, along the southern part of the Pan-American Highway till reaches the slopes of the Chimborazo Mount. After approximately 5 hours the drive ends at the lower mountain hut (4800m). This is followed by 45-minutes trek to the next and the highest hut in Ecuador at 5000m - the Whimper Hut. Later on acclimatization walks to the glaciers. Afternoon at leisure. Early dinner and sleep. Wake up at 11:00 p.m. for a like coffee or tea.

Day 2:
The climb begins at midnight towards the moraines that lead to the "Castle", where the ice path begins to head up along the ridges of the western slopes. The view is spectacular and unique from here. From the summit, if weather permits, the Pacific Ocean can be seen. The climb lasts an average of 8-9 hours to the top (dependind on weather and participant conditions).

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Mount Chimborazo (6310m)3 days/2 nights

Day 1:
Early departure from Quito, by car, along the southern part of the Pan-American Highway till reaches the slopes of the Chimborazo. After approximately 5 hours the drive ends at the lower mountain hut - the Carrel (4800m). After lunch acclimatization walk around the hills of the area. Rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure.

Day 2:
Trek to the Whymper Hut, at 5000m. followed by a high altitude walk. Early dinner and sleep. The same day, early wakeup at 23:00 p.m. for a light coffee or tea.

Day 3:
The climb begins at midnight towards the moraines that lead to the "Castle", where the ice path begins to head up along the ridges of the western slopes. The view is spectacular and unique from here. From the summit, if weather permits, the Pacific Ocean can be seen. The climb lasts an average of 8-9 hours to the top (dependind on weather and participant conditions).

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Cayambe Volcano (5790m), 2 days/1 night
The Cayambe (The Mountain of the Sun) is a very interesting volcano located on the easter range and close to the Amazon basin. An interesting fact is that this mountain is crossed by the equator line so by the local indigenous people is considered a sacred mountain (Apu). The view to the east from the top is spectacular.

Day 1:
Early morning drive north to the village of Cayambe, famous for its cheese and biscuit factories. The journey passes several times by areas of beautiful haciendas before arriving at the mountain camp site (4750m). Afternoon for leisure and light walks along the climb route. Snow climbing practices.

Day 2:
Wakeup shortly after midnight for a light breakfast. The climb begins at 02:00 a.m. along the southern slopes and normally it takes 6-7 hours to the top (depending on weather conditions). Return to the camp and drive back to Quito.

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Antisana Volcano (5753m), 4 days/3 nights
For experienced climbers Antisana is one of the most exciting and challenging mountains in Ecuador. Nevertheless, non-technical climbers along the normal route that goes on the south-western can also climb it (of course with the company of one of our professional, experienced mountain guides).

Day 1:
Private transport from Quito to Hacienda "El Hato" and then to the moraines nears the campsite at 4200m altitude.

Day 2:
Today we will our first attempt to the summit, starting at approx. 3:00 a.m, so we can use some of the daylight to find the last stretches to the summit.

Day 3:
Reserve day in case of bad weather or other circunstances.

Day 4:
After breakfast return to Quito.

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Difficult Climbing
On request we can arrange for more challenging and difficult climbing routes for the experienced mountaineer. It can be a climb up one of the following mountains:

• Altar (6D/5N)
• The south, east or northeastern peaks of the Antisana (5D/4N)
• Quilindaña (4D/3N)
• The eastern peak of the Chimborazo (5D/4N)

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