Andean Volcanoes of Ecuador

Join our team of experienced guides on our expedition to some of the world�s finest volcanoes. Using our past experience in the Ecuadorian Andes we have selected We have selected Cayambe 5,790 m, Ilinizas Sur 5,248 m and Antizana 5,704 m for their beauty and slowly building on difficulty and technicality they are Ideal for a first venture to the greater ranges.

We will be based in Quito the world�s highest legal capital in the world.

Fun fact Cayambe is highest point on the Earth's surface through which the Equator directly passes.

Itinerary:

Day 1) Arrival
Day 2) Quito 2,850m - organized equipment
Day 3) Quito 2,850m- Cayambe refuge 4,600m / glacier school
Day 4) Cayambe 5,790m full day - Quito
Day 5) Quito rest 2,850m
Day 6) Quito 2,850m - Illinizas refuge 4,700m
Day 7) Illinizassur 5,263m summit - Quito 2,850m
Day 8) Quito rest 2,850m
Day 9) Quito 2,850m - Antisana base camp
Day 10) Antisana summit 5,704m
Day 11) extra day for climbing or for rest
Day 12) extra day for climbing or for rest

Expedition leadership: This expedition is led by an experienced local mountain guide..

Included: Airport pick up, food and accommodation whilst with the expedition, use of specialist mountaineering kit, Expedition company kit bag and t-shirt�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

Not included:
Drinks, additional activities, personal kit, compulsory travel insurance, visas, flights, laundry, optional tips etc

 

 

Dates: August the 25th to Sept 5th 2013

Bespoke:
May to September

12 days

Cost �1,800pp

Additional extras

Cotopaxi 600 pounds 2-3 days

Chimborazo highest mountain in Ecuador and the world (The peak of Chimborazo in the Ecuadorean Andes is farther from Earth's centre than any other location on Earth's surface, due to the equatorial bulge resulting from Earth's rotation.) 600 pounds 3 days

Or Cotopaxi 5,897 m and Chimborazo6,267 m 800 pounds

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