NORTHERN ILINIZAS 2 DAYS

Ilinizas is an ancient volcano located south of Quito that split into two different peaks about 5000 years ago. This tour climbs the northern peak, reaching an altitude of 5126m. Northern Ilinizas is a moderate trek followed by a exhilarating but easy climb to reach the top. If you are willing to climb Cotopaxi, this is a great tour for acclimatization.

This trek / climb takes approximately 6 hours to reach the height of 5126m. It is important that you are prepared for this kind of altitude so we highly recommend to be acclimatized around an altitude of at least 3000m.

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

ITINERARY:

Day 1

• Pick up at 10:30am 
• Transfer to Northern Ilinizas
• Begin ascent until refuge
• Lunch
• Recognition time
• Return to refuge – overnight

Day 2

• Wake up at 07:00am 
• Begin ascent to the top
• Open field box lunch
• Return to Quito

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Transportation Quito - Ilinizas - Quito
• Bilingual Guide
• Accommodation at the refuge
• 1 Breakfast
• 2 Box Lunches

EXCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Park entrance fee (5 USD)
• Tips

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:

• Long Sleeve
• Sweater or Sweatshirt
• Water/Wind proof jacket
• Inner pants / warm pants
• Trekking pants and shoes
• Sunglasses / sun block / snacks
• Small backpack