Ecuador Climbing Volcanoes, Ruminahui & Cotopaxi Volcano

Rumiñahui - Cotopaxi (4 days)

Overview

Quick Info
Price: From USD 658 Days: 4 Grade: Intermediate Place: Central Andes
Overview
This is a quick combination of the beautiful acclimatization peak Rumiñahui (4.634m/15,203ft), and the amazing Cotopaxi (19,347ft/5.897m), the second highest mountain in Ecuador and one of the most perfect cone shaped active volcanoes in the world. Ideal for people mainly interested in quickly climbing Cotopaxi.

PRICE 2011
No. Passengers	Price USD
2 - 3 pax	990
4 - 6 pax	875
7- 10 pax	750
11 - 15 pax	685

◊ PRICE INCLUDES

•    All in country transportation.
•    All accommodation costs (hostelries (based on double or triple occupancy) and mountain hut fees). Hotels in Quito are not included (last night).
•    All meals (breakfast, lunch, box lunch while climbing and dinner), except dinners in Quito.
•    All group climbing gear.
•    Park entry fees and permits.
•    Certified bilingual Mountain Guide.
•    Glacier climbing ratio: 2 climbers /1 guide.

◊ PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

•    Personal gear (see our Climbing Volcanoes Equipment List and Climbing Volcanoes Equipment Rental List)).
•    Hotels in Quito (last night).
•    Alcoholic and bottled drinks, and extra food.
•    Single room supplement (this supplement will apply if a match cannot be made or if there is a last minute cancellation).
•    Charges incurred as a result of delays, cancellations or early departures, all beyond Pioneer Journeys control.
•    Insurances (see our Insurance products and Information).
•    Tips.
•    Meals while traveling.
•    What it is not specified in the Included section.

Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park

Ecuador Mountain Climbing Tours Cotopaxi Volcano

Leaving Quito after breakfast in the morning, we’ll drive 2 hours south to the El Porvenir Hacienda in the Cotopaxi National Park, where we’ll accommodate and spend the rest of the day hiking in the surrounding area. Hopefully we’ll spot some rare bird species, llamas and wild Andean foxes. If we have clear skies, we’ll enjoy a spectacular view of the perfect cone shaped Cotopaxi Volcano. Since the Hacienda is at 3.600m/11,810ft, our acclimatization process will be started.

• Day 2: Rumiñahui Summit (4.634m/15,203ft)

Ecuador Mountain Climbing Tours Cotopaxi-Rumiñahui Volcano

After a healthy rustic breakfast, we’ll start the 4 hours ascent to the Central Peak of the extict volcano Rumiñahui (4.634m/15,203ft). We’ll walk up through Andean Páramo (colorful high altitude grass carpets) with always an spectacular view of several surrounding volcanoes as Cayambe, Antisana, Illinizas and our next challenge, the massive Cotopaxi. At the summit, we will enjoy our lunch and prepare for the two hours descent back to the El Porvenir.

• Day 3: Refuge of Cotopaxi (4.800m/15,750ft)

After breakfast, we’ll drive to the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park and to the car park located at 4.600 m / 15092 ft. From there, we’ll hike for about an hour to the refuge (4.800 m / 15,750 ft). Once in the hut, we’ll take lunch and prepare for the climb to one of the most beautiful mountains of the high Andes: the perfect cone of Cotopaxi.

• Day 4: Cotopaxi’s Summit (19,347 ft / 5.897 m)

Our climb will begin at about one in the morning. As all normal big Ecuadorian volcanoes routes, this is also quite physically demanding. After a 30 degree rocky and ashy slope, we’ll enter the glacier area and the several 30 to 45 degrees slopes that will take us to the edge of the one of most impressive crater formations. Having enjoyed the sunrise during our climb, from the top of that gigantic perfect cone shaped active volcano (19,347 ft / 5.897 m), we’ll be amazed at the views of the deep crater and the also caped mountains of Antizana, Cayambe and Chimborazo. After our 3 hours descent, we’ll head back to Quito where you’ll be able to rest in one of our associated hotels, celebrate and prepare for your next adventure.

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Climbing Volcanoes, Cotopaxi

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Testimonials

I will never forget this experience!

Climbing the volcanoes of Ecuador has been a unique and thrilling experience, specially Cotopaxi! But most of all I enjoyied meeting Pioneer Journeys climbing guides, sharing their adventures, learning from their experience and techniques.

I received a very professional treatment in a surprising natural spectacle.

What more could you ask for?

Lluís Casas – Barcelona (Spain)

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PRICE 2011

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