Rucu Pichincha volcano summit full day

4.6 (9 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Rucu Pichincha is located west of the city of Quito, in the western Andes. We will start our tour at 9:30am to enter the cable car and ascend to 4.050msnm. where our route to the summit will begin, during this journey of approximately 3-4 hours we can enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape, its mountains and moors, as well as a panoramic view of the city of Quito.
The journey is physically a bit demanding due to the altitude and the ascent that is made from the starting point, it requires suitable shoes for trekking, clothes for the cold (waterproof jacket, buff or scarf, gloves and hat, also a jacket warm), sunscreen.
Upon reaching the summit we will enjoy the magnificent view that the place offers, here we will stay a few minutes before starting with the descent.
Important: If there is bad weather the tour is cancelled for everyone's safety.

What's included

  • Box lunch
  • Guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Rucu Pichincha
    6h · Admission ticket not included
    The Rucu Pichincha is located west of the city of Quito, in the western Andes. We will start our tour at 9:30am to enter the cable car and ascend to 4.050msnm. where our route to the summit will begin, during this journey of approximately 3-4 hours we can enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape, its mountains and moors, as well as a panoramic view of the city of Quito. The journey is physically a little demanding due to the altitude and the climb that is made.
    Upon reaching the summit we will enjoy the magnificent view that the place offers, here we will stay a few minutes before starting with the descent.
    Important: If there is not good weather the tour is cancelled for everyone's safety.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet me at the cable car ticket store.

End point

Meet me at the cable car ticket store.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.6 (9)

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