11 days for discovering Ecuador's essentials: with Cayambe and Cotopaxi - the second and third highest mountains of the country - as highlights. Beautiful acclimatization peaks, lakes, markets and the middle of the world are part of this smooth program. We focus on good acclimatization, a perfect combination of sightseeing and relaxing as well as the ascent of Ecuador's most popular mountain, being Cotopaxi. Good fitness and some previous experience are highly recommended for this tour.

starting point & pick up:
Quito

DAY 1:
Arrival in Quito. Transfer to the hotel. Meet and greet your guide in the evening.

DAY 2:
We leave Quito and visit the park "Midad del Mundo" in the north of Quito. Further we go up to the Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua, which is close by. Afterwards we continue to Otavalo, where we spend the night.

DAY 3:
We drive to Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve and walk around the LAGUNA DE CUICOCHA (3.450 m) for some first acclimatization. Duration is about 4 hours.

DAY 4:
After breakfast we go up to the Lagunas de Mojanda, where we start our tour to FUYA FUYA (4.263 m). The hike to the summit takes approximately 2 hours.

DAY 5:
Market day: we visit Otavalo's famous handicraft market and have plenty of time for shopping and walking around in Otavalo.

DAY 6:
We are getting higher: IMBABURA (4.609 m) summit will be climbed as last acclimatization peak. It takes us about 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit.

DAY 7:
We drive to Cayambe, up to the Refugio Ruales Oleas Berge. We hike up to the glacier for some glacier training in the afternoon. Early dinner and rest.

DAY 8:
Early wake up and breakfast. Ascent to CAYAMBE (5.790 m), which takes approximately 6 to 7 hours. Descent to the hut and drive to our hotel.

DAY 9:
We visit the indigenous markets of Saquisili or Pujili (depending on the day).

DAY 10:
We drive to Cotopaxi National Park and hike up to the Refugio José Ribas (approx. 50 minutes). Early dinner and rest.

DAY 11:
Early wake up and breakfast. Ascent to COTOPAXI (5.897 m), which takes about 6 to 7 hours. Descent, return to Quito and "good bye".

our package includes:
- transportation
- ASEGUIM guide
- park entrance fees
- accommodation
- food & beverage (as stipulated)

upon request:
- climbing equipment
- download checklist for equipment

price:
Prices depend on services included. Please contact us for your individual offer.

Or check our offers for fixed departures.