11 Day Climb Rucu Pichincha Iliniza Norte Cotopaxi Chimborazo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Quito (2,850 m)
1 stop
1
Quito
From: Mariscal Sucre International Airport → To: Quito hotel (2,850 m) Arrive in Quito, the world’s highest capital. Transfer to your hotel, relax, and take in panoramic views of surrounding volcanoes. Ideal start for acclimatization. Overnight in Quito.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Quito Free Day (2,850 m → 4,100 m)
1 stop
2
Quito
Optional day trip within Quito: historic center, Basilica del Voto Nacional, Plaza de la Independencia, La Compañía de Jesús. Optional cable car ride to Cruz Loma (4,100 m) for gentle acclimatization and breathtaking views of the city and Andes.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Quito - Private transport - Rucu Pichincha Summit (4,696 m)
1 stop
3
Quito
From: Quito → To: Teleférico (4,100 m) → To: Rucu Pichincha Summit (4,696 m) → Return to Quito (2,850 m) Take the Teleférico cable car to 4,100 m, then hike 5–6 hours to the summit of Rucu Pichincha. Return to Quito in the late afternoon. Overnight in Quito.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Transfer to Iliniza Norte Refuge (4,700 m)
1 stop
4
Illiniza Ecological Reserve
From: Quito (2,850 m) → To: La Virgen (3,900 m) → To: Iliniza Norte Refuge (4,700 m) Morning transfer (~2.5 hrs) to La Virgen, start trek to Iliniza Norte Refuge. Views of Iliniza Norte (5,126 m) and Iliniza Sur (5,248 m). Overnight at refuge.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Summit Iliniza Norte (5,126 m) & Transfer to Wasi Andina Lodge (3,900 m)
1 stop
5
Reserva Ecologica Los Ilinizas
From: Iliniza Norte Refuge (4,700 m) → To: Iliniza Norte Summit (5,126 m) → To: Iliniza Norte Refuge → To: Wasi Andina Lodge (3,900 m) Early morning summit attempt. Return to refuge for breakfast. Transfer (~1 hr) to Wasi Andina Lodge for rest. Overnight at lodge.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Transfer to Tambo Paxi Lodge (3,750 m)
1 stop
6
Cotopaxi National Park
From: Wasi Andina Lodge (3,900 m) → To: Tambo Paxi Lodge (3,750 m) Morning at leisure for rest or short hikes. Afternoon transfer (~1 hr) to Tambo Paxi Lodge at Cotopaxi National Park. Prepare for Cotopaxi climb. Overnight at lodge.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Cotopaxi Refuge (4,864 m)
1 stop
7
Cotopaxi Province
From: Tambo Paxi Lodge (3,750 m) → To: Cotopaxi Parking Lot (4,600 m) → To: Cotopaxi Refuge (4,864 m) Short drive to parking lot, then hike 45 minutes to refuge. Acclimatization and preparation for summit. Overnight at Cotopaxi Refuge.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Cotopaxi Summit (5,897 m) & Transfer to Chimborazo Basecamp (4,800 m)
1 stop
8
Chimborazo Province
From: Cotopaxi Refuge (4,864 m) → To: Cotopaxi Summit (5,897 m) → To: Cotopaxi Refuge → To: Chimborazo Basecamp Lodge (4,800 m)** (~5 hr drive) Summit begins around midnight, sunrise at 6–8 AM. After descent, drive to Chimborazo Basecamp Lodge. Overnight at lodge.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Rest & Acclimatization at Chimborazo Basecamp (4,800 m)
1 stop
9
Chimborazo Province
Location: Chimborazo Basecamp Lodge Full day to rest and acclimatize before summit. Optional self-guided trails. Meals included. Overnight at basecamp.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Chimborazo Carrel Refuge (5,000 m)
1 stop
10
Chimborazo Province
From: Chimborazo Basecamp Lodge (4,800 m) → To: Carrel Refuge (5,000 m)** Breakfast at lodge, free morning. Lunch at basecamp. Afternoon drive to Carrel Refuge. Rest and final preparations for summit. Dinner at 17:00. Optional High Camp upgrade available.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Chimborazo Summit (6,263 m) & Return to Quito (2,850 m)
1 stop
11
Chimborazo Province
From: Carrel Refuge (5,000 m) → To: Chimborazo Summit (6,263 m) → To: Carrel Refuge → To: Basecamp → To: Quito (2,850 m)** (~5–6 hr drive) Summit climb starts around midnight. Ascend 6–7 hours to top of Chimborazo. Return to refuge for breakfast, then drive back to Quito where services conclude.
18 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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