Embark on an exhilarating journey up the high mountains, where a whopping 90% of the requisite gear is included. Our journeys are accompanied by Certified Mountain guides, ensuring an unforgettable adventure at the Cotopaxi volcano, taking thrill-seeking to the next level.
Day 1.- We will review the equipment with your guide at the offices in Quito, 10:30 a.m. We will leave in a southerly direction to the town of Cayambe for lunch, then with our 4x4 vehicle we will arrive at the Ruales Oleas Berge Refuge 4600m (15091.86 feet), in the afternoon we will have a talk and glacier school to handle equipment, depending on the weather, dinner and rest.
Day 2.- In the early hours of the second day at 00:30 a.m., we will have a cup of tea and our suitcases with what we need and we will go out to the summit attempt between 7 to 8 hours walking on ice, very slowly, to reach sunrise between 6 to 7 a.m. return to the shelter, breakfast, return to Quito around 2:00 p.m.
We work in groups of 2 hikers 1 guide, if one of the hikers makes the decision to go down without reaching the summit for any reason, the entire group returns and if the group is larger and we have more guides, one guide goes down and the others continue climbing.
Points of Interest
- Venezuela N11-147
- Technical Mountain Equipment (Boots, crampons, ice ax, helmet, harness, rope, flashlight)
- 4x4 transport
- ASEGUIM Certified Guide
- Meals (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
- Refuge
- Extra meals and drinks.
- Extra equipment
- Tips
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
