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2 Day Cayambe Summit Adventure Climb

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 6

Guides

English, Spanish

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.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1⌄

    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.

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at refuge

  2. 2Day 2⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast

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

Not included

  • ✕Additional snacks and drinks
  • ✕Tips

Good to know

Starts: We meet at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Adventures Operations Office .

Ends: We meet at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Adventures Operations Office .

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 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

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