ACCLIMMATIZATION PROGRAM
FOR HIGH MOUNTAIN CLIMBS (5 or 8 days)
Day 1:
Transport Quito – Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge - Quito
Trekk to Pasochoa Volcano
Box Lunch
Day 2:
Transport Quito – Illiniza Ecological Reserve - Quito
Trekk to North Illiniza Volcano
Box Lunch
Day 3:
Day off for relax before the Cotopaxi Climb (Optional: horseback riding with extra cost)
Day 4 & 5:
Transport Quito – Cotopaxi National Park - Quito
Climb to Cotopaxi Volcano
1 Night in the mountain shelter
1 Box Lunch, 1 dinner & 1 breakfast
Day 6:
Day off for relax before the Chimborazo Climb
Day 7 & 8:
Transport Quito – Chimborazo Reserve - Quito
Climb to Chimborazo Volcano
Night in the mountain shelter
1 Box Lunch, 1 dinner & 1 breakfast
NOTE: The rule in the Volcano Reserves are working in rope of 2 tourists with 1 guide, if one of the tourists makes the decision to go down without reaching the summit for any reason, all the ropes return, if the group is bigger and we have more guides there, one guide goes down and the others can continue climbing (just if it possible & if the other group agrees). Also, the guide will decide if the climb finish if we have any reason of risk, weather changes, etc.
Prices includes:
English speaking High Mountain Guide
Transport, 1 Lunch, 1 dinner & 1 breakfast
Equipment: headlamp, helmet, buff, backpack, second layer, third layer, harness, mittens, carabiners, thermal pants, ice axe, dynamic rope, gaiters, crampons, mountain boots, 1 sleeping bag
Visits according with the itineraries
Prices do not include:
Lunch second day in Cotopaxi & Chimborazo
Nights accommodation in Pasochoa, Illiniza & in the days off
3 AAA batteries for the lanterns (necessary to bring)
Beverages
Insurance of any type travel accident & health insurance
Luggage insurance & trip cancellations
Personal expenses
Tips
What to bring:
3 AAA bateries for the lanterns
Warm clothing, gloves, scarf
Hiking Shoes or Boots
Warm Socks
Hat & sunglasses
Sunscreen, water & snacks
Camera
Waterproof Jacket (if the weather changes)