Our main objective is to protect your safety at all times. This tour allows you to reach the closest point to the sun, in 2 days. The Chimborazo volcano is very popular among all mountaineers for its greatness and ease of access. Our goal will be to reach the 2 main summits of the volcano, the Veintimilla summit (6160m/20209ft) and the Whymper summit (6268m/20564ft). We work with the best certified mountain guides and our tour adapts to your needs so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. You will be able to observe landscapes from another world, being perfect for photography lovers. Any changes to the itinerary can be made with prior notice.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Adventure video of the entire experience
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED FOR BOTH DAYS
Stay at Chimborazo's High Camp with meals included.
Certified Mountain Guides (1 guide for every 2 people)
Gratuities
Life Insurance
Clothing & Personal Equipment
Airplane Tickets
Other expenses NOT specified in our program
Meeting Points
Departure
Tribuna de los Shyris
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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DAY 1: Ascent to Chimborazo’s High Camp
Altitude: 5300m/17388ft
We will pick you up from your hotel or place of preference at 09h00 where we will have an approximate trip of three hours until we reach Riobamba where we will have our lunch. After an hour more of travel in our transport we will enter the ‘Reserva de Producción y Fauna Chimborazo’ where we will make the registration and enlist everything to climb to the high camp. The approximate time of ascent to the high camp is 1 hour and a half. Once up, we will proceed to get our places, give a few short security instructions and enjoy the views. We will have a delicious dinner around 17h00 and then prepare our equipment for the ascent. We will sleep around 18h30 until 23h30 and get up before midnight to finish dressing, drink tea and start our climb to the summit.
12 hours
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Volcan Chimborazo
DAY 2: Chimborazo’s Summit Climb
Altitude: 6268m/20564ft
Our ascent begins at 00h30 where a hike of approximately 6 hours to the summit awaits us. Around 06h30 just with dawn, we will reach the summit of this majestic volcano, the closest point to the sun where we can appreciate its incredible landscapes and neighboring volcanoes such as Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Altar, Sangay and many more. After approximately 30 minutes at the summit, depending on weather conditions, we will begin the descent that will take us around 2 hours and a half. We will arrive again at the high camp where we will have a delicious breakfast and then we will prepare our things for the descent of one hour to the parking lot where our private transport will be waiting us to start our return to the city of Quito where we will finally leave you at your hotel or place of preference.
12 hours
2-Day Chimborazo's Summit Expedition
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$675.00
Price varies by group size
About
Our main objective is to protect your safety at all times. This tour allows you to reach the closest point to the sun, in 2 days. The Chimborazo volcano is very popular among all mountaineers for its greatness and ease of access. Our goal will be to reach the 2 main summits of the volcano, the Veintimilla summit (6160m/20209ft) and the Whymper summit (6268m/20564ft). We work with the best certified mountain guides and our tour adapts to your needs so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. You will be able to observe landscapes from another world, being perfect for photography lovers. Any changes to the itinerary can be made with prior notice.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Adventure video of the entire experience
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED FOR BOTH DAYS
Stay at Chimborazo's High Camp with meals included.