Climbing Cotopaxi + 3 peaks in 8 days
| Activity type: | Mountaineering |
| Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
| Availability: |
24 Nov 2019 - 2 Mar 2020 |
| Duration: | 8 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $840 / Negotiable |
Full description
The best english speaking guide in Ecuador ! Invites you to climbe a newly opened volcanoe Cotopaxi!
Price includes
- Superior service
- A registered and fully licensed Tour Operator
- Technical mountain equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
- Land transportation and transfers
- Professional IFMGA or ASEGUIM Mountain Guide (ratio 2 climbers -1 Guide)
- Accommodations in hotels (double room), Nuevos Horizontes and Jose Ribas Refuges
- All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)
- National parks entrance fees
Not included in price
- Personal mountain gear (warm clothes, sleeping bag, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
- Single supplement
- Single supplement
- Meals and drinks in hotels (lunch, dinner)
- Insurance of any kind
- Tips
- Other non-specified expenses
Guide
Verified Profile
- Email address
- Phone number
Edgar has a great experience of more than 17 years of mountain climbing in Ecuador, and around the world, like Colombian, Bolivian, Peruvian and Argentinean Andes; in the Italian, Swiss, German and Austrian Alps, in northern Himalayas the KhanTengri peak, and recently successfully Mount McKinley in Alaska, such experience allowed him to lead challenge routes and expeditions with much success.
He is passionate traveler, photographer, rock and ice climber and more.., He spends most of his free time and vacation “discovering” new mountains, new destinations, new cultures.
As a complement of his 6 years of University studies in Tourism, He has attended important courses, such as:
* Mountain Guide and updates courses by ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides), in April 2000, in April 2009, in September 2014.
* Mountain Guides Evaluation by ENSA (Ecole Nationale de Ski et d'Alpinisme) in October 2006. An event organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador and ENSA of France.
* Wilderness First Responder, updated in April 2016.
He is charismatic, friendly, smart and very patient. His desire of personal growth and professional excellence has led him to be part of " www.lonelysummits.com as “CEO”, Chief Executive Organizer, and one of the coo-owners. He speaks fluent Spanish, English, German, Italian, and some Russian.
Location
Ecuador, Pichincha, Latacunga
Day 1
Arrive in Quito (9,186ft/2.800m)
If you land in Quito (9,186ft/2.800m) in the morning, we will visit the Equator line and the Intiñan museum. Overnight in the hotel(-/-/-)
Day 2
Quito - Pasochoa (13,778ft/4.230m) – Machachi (10,168ft/3100
We will leave from Quito (9,186ft/2.800m) early in the morning and drive southeast for about 2 hours through the Andean highlands until we get to the trailhead (10,827ft/3.300m). The hike goes through an amazing primary Andean forest, great for bird watching, as we will arrive on the summit (13,778ft/4.230m) and if the weather allows, we will be able to see the surrounding snow capped mountains such as Antisana, Cayambe, Illinizas, Cotopaxi and even Chimborazo far away to the south on clear days. It will take us about 6 hours. Transfer to Machachi by late afternoon. Overnight in the hotel(B/BL/-)
Day 3
Machachi -Corazon (15,702ft/4786m)
We will leave from Quito (9,186ft/2.800m) early in the morning and drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the village of “El Chaupi”. We will continue driving up to the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit(15,702ft/4786m). We will have lunch during the hike that is about 8 hour long. Return to Machachi by late afternoon. (B/BL/-)
Day 4
Machachi - Nuevos Horizontes Hut (15,580ft/4.750m)
We will leave from Quito (9,186ft/2.800m) in the morning and drive through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the village of “El Chaupi”. We will continue driving up until we get to “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner will be served by late afternoon. (B/BL/D)
Day 5
Illiniza Norte Summit (16,818ft/5.126m) - Machachi
Our climbing day starts at 5 am. We will have a light breakfast, pack our climbing equipment and leave the refuge an hour later. We will continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between both peaks and then to Illiniza Norte summit (16,818ft/ 5.126 m). The approach to the top involves an easy 3-hour scrambling. Once at the summit, we will enjoy and admire the beautiful surroundings. Overnight in an old Hacienda (B/BL/-)
Day 6
Machachi - Cotopaxi Refuge (15,748ft/4.800m)
We will drive from Machachi southern through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here we will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (14,764ft/4.500m). We get our gear ready and hike up for an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge (15,748ft/4.800m). In the afternoon we will go to the glacier for ice practices and training. We will learn some basic techniques, which include last but not least proper handling of the climbing equipment (crampons, ice axe, rope, etc). We will go back to the Refuge for dinner and rest. (B/BL/D)
Day 7
Cotopaxi Summit (19,347ft/5.897m)- Quito
We will wake up at midnight and depart to the top (19,347ft/5.897 m) around 1 am after a light breakfast. The climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. The first part is about an hour hike to the glacier, where we put the crampons on and start the glacier ascent. Once at the summit we will take our time for pictures of the crater and surroundings and then we will head back to the refuge in 2 to 3 hours. At the refuge we will rest, pack our belongings, have something to eat, drink and go down to the parking lot, from where we will drive back to Quito. Overnight in the hotel (B/BL/-)
Day 8
Flight back home.
Transfer from the hotel to the Airport (B/-/-)
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Last update: Edgar Parra
(3 Mar 2020)