ACCLIMATIZATION 6 DAYS

This acclimatization program is designed to prepare & instruct people in high altitude mountain climbing from 4000m till 6000m. With the assistance of a qualified and bilingual guide, this acclimatization program increases the fitness of climbers in order for the passenger to get in a better shape ending on successful climbs. On these 7 days you will reach the summit of 4 most known Ecuadorian volcanoes, including Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the whole world! These climb offers spectacular views of Ecuador & Volcanoes Avenue. If do not have experience, these package is perfect for you, making you gain the necessary ability & skills to climb some of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: PASOCHOA

• Pick up at designated time
• Transfer to Pasochoa volcano
• Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
• Begin ascent
• Reach summit
• Transfer to Chuquiragua Lodge - Accommodation
• Box lunch

DAY 2: CORAZON / RUMIÑAHUI

• Pick up at designated time
• Transfer to chosen mountain
• Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
• Begin ascent
• Reach summit
• Transfer to Chuquiragua Lodge - Accommodation
• Breakfast / box lunch

DAY 3: ILINIZAS NORTE

• Pick up at designated time
• Transfer to Northern Ilinizas
• Begin ascent
• Reach the summit
• Transfer to Chuquiragua Lodge - Accommodation
• Breakfast / box lunch

DAY 4: RESTING DAY

• Rest day at Chuquiragua Lodge 
• Breakfast

DAY 5 & 6: COTOPAXI

• Travel to Cotopaxi National Park followed by trek 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 / box 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:

• PASOCHOA

Physical Level: low

Technical Level: low

Maximum Elevation: 4.200 m / 13.779 ft

Minimum Elevation: 3.300 m / 10.826 ft

Terrain: Sandpit, rock 

• CORAZON

Physical Level: Average

Technical Level: Low-Average

Maximum elevation: 4788 m. / 15.709 ft

Minimum elevation: 3.100 m / 10.170 ft

Terrain: Medium grass prairie, rock 

• RUMIÑAHUI

Physical Level: low-average

Technical Level: low-average

Maximum elevation: 4757m / 15607 ft

Minimum elevation: 3.100 m / 10.170 ft

Terrain: Medium grass prairie, sandpit, rock 

• 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