ACCLIMATIZATION 4 DAYS

This acclimatization program is designed to prepare & instruct people in high altitude mountain climbing from 4000m / 13123 ft. till 6000m / 19685 ft. With the assistance of a certified and bilingual guide, this acclimatization program increases the fitness of climbers in order to get in a better shape ending on successful climbs. On these 5 days you will reach the summit of 3 most known Ecuadorian volcanoes, including Chimborazo, the highest volcano in Ecuador! This climb offers spectacular views of the Avenue of the Volcanoes. If you do not have experience, these package is perfect for you, making you gain the necessary ability & skills to climb and enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: NORTHERN ILINIZAS

• Pick up 05:30am
• Arrival to Ilinizas
• Begin ascent
• Open field box lunch
• Reach the summit
• Return to Chuquiragua Lodge - accommodation
• Breakfast / box lunch

DAY 2: RESTING DAY

• Rest day in Chuquiragua Lodge
• Breakfast

DAY 3 & 4: COTOPAXI

• Lunch at Chuquiragua Lodge
• Travel to Cotopaxi – arrival to parking lot – hike to the refuge
• Equipment check followed by practice on glaciers (depends on weather)
• Dinner, sleep, wake up & begin climbing.
• Reach summit
• Return to refuge to have breakfast
• Departure to Quito.
• Breakfasts / lunch / dinner / box breakfast

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

•  Transportation from Quito to all volcanoes and way back
• Professional Bilingual Guide (ASEGUIM certification)
• Climbing equipment (polar pants & jacket, waterproof jacket & pants, plastic climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, gators, outside gloves)
• Accommodation at Chuquiragua Lodge
• Meals described on itinerary

EXCLUDED ON TOUR:

• Park entrance fees
• Sleeping Bag                                    
• Tips
• Head Lamp
• Sunglasses
• Climbing backpacks 

NECESSARY EQUIPEMENT:

• Sleeping bag
• Sunglasses
• Camera                                               
• Big & Small back pack
• Inside Polar Gloves                           
• Wool Hat
• Extra Water                                        
• Sun Cream
• Extra Energy Drinks & Snacks          

TIPS FOR A SUCCESFUL TOUR:

• Hydrate three days before this tour
• Sleep well the night before
• Do not drink alcohol or smoke at least two days before
• Bring some snacks: energy bars, chocolate and water
• Eat healthy food few days before

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

•  NORTHERN ILINIZAS

Physical Level: average

Technical Level: average

Maximum Elevation: 5.126 m / 16.817 ft

Minimum Elevation: 3.900 m / 12.795 ft

Terrain: Medium grass, sandpit, rock, snow

• COTOPAXI

Physical Level: average-high

Technical Level: average-high

Maximum Elevation: 5.897 m / 19.347 ft

Minimum Elevation: 4.600 m / 15.091 ft

Terrain: Sandpit, snow, ice