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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Overview
When was the last time you challenged yourself? Climb the Cayambe (5790m) – the the third highest volcano in Ecuador! Cayambe is a massive extinct volcano. The peak is Ecuadors third largest and the third highest in the Americas north of the Equator. It is also the highest point on the Equator line (4600m) on the south side. Although technically not very difficult it is a little bit more challenging than Cotopaxi. Snow storms and high winds are more frequent on Cayambe than on many other peaks.
Prepare for trekking and glacier climbing.
What's included
Sleeping bag
Gaiters
Lunch
Waterproof hiking boots
Dinner
Breakfast
Transportation from Quito to Cayambe and back
Outer gloves
Meals from Lunch day 1 until breakfast at 12 pm
Entry Fee
Crampons
Waterproof pants and jacket
Headlamp
Fleece pants and jacket
Accommodation at refuge
Ice Axe
Bilingual Certified ASEGUIM guide
Balaclava cap
Additional snacks and drinks
Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Day 1
Volcan Cayambe
2h
Departure from Quito at 9 am in private transportation. You drive north for about 2 hours to an altitude of 4400 m. If the weather is clear, the beautiful peak from the Cayambe can be already seen from a distance. Then you hike up to the refuge with all your equipment at 4600 m, where you will have a rest and lunch. After that you have some exercise at the glaciers nearby. Back to the refuge you will have dinner and then rest until midnight.
Day 2: Day 2
Volcan Cayambe
6h
You get up at midnight, have breakfast and get ready for the climb. Around 1:00am you leave the refuge. The first hour is easy rock climbing before reaching the glacier.As soon as you reach the glacier, you put on crampons and rope up in teams. Each guide will take one or two persons. If all goes well, you reach the summit a 5790 m between 5:00am and 7:00am after a 4 to 6 hours climb. On the top you have about 20 minutes to take a rest, take some pictures and enjoy the spectacular views towards the Amazonian basin. The return to the refuge takes about 2 to 3 hours. When all groups have returned, you leave for Quito. Return around 2 pm.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Adventures Operations Office .
End point
We meet at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Adventures Operations Office .
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
