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Andes Adventure
 Ecuador has thirty-five volcanoes, including eight active ones and eight that are permanently snow-capped. Ecuador also contains the highest peak
of the Equatorial Andes, Chimborazo which rises more than 6,310 meters above sea level. By several estimates, Chimborazo is the furthest point from the center of the earth due to the
equatorial bulge at the planet’s center. Moreover, Ecuador is also home to the highest active volcano on Earth - Cotopaxi at 5,897 meters.
In addition to the many spectacular volcanoes, a voyage to the Ecuadorian highlands offers the traveler a succession of landscapes with an infinity of sight
seeing possibilities. Majestic mountains, such as Iliniza, Antisana, Cayambe, and Altar, as well as fertile valleys, amazing waterfalls, lakes and lagoons, and
ancient human settlements can be found throughout the Ecuadorian Andes.
Custom design your own adventure. Choose where you want to go, how you want to get there, and what you want to do. Latin Tour has the
resources and experience to make it happen.
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Example Itinerary
1st Day
Airport reception in Quito. Transfer to hostal. Relax and enjoy Quito while your
body acclimatizes to the change in altitude.
2nd Day
Trekking Ruco Pichincha Trek to the top starting from 3.800 mts to 4800
mts. Total time of hiking approx. 6 hours. Return and arrive to Quito at approximately 17h00.
3rd. Day
Trekking Illiniza. Start trekking from 3000 meters to reach the highets altitude
at 4100 mts. Approximate hiking time: 4 hours. Stay overnight in tents.
4th Day
Climbing Illiniza. Climb the north peak of Illiniza. Approximate hiking time: 6
hours. Easy climbing. Return to outside camp in approx. 2 hours. Eat dinner and stay overnight in tents.
5th Day
Descent approx. 2 hours. Drive Latacunga for 1 hour. Accommodation at Hotel.
6th Day
Climbing Cotopaxi. Ascent to the refuge of Cotopaxi at 4800 mts., 1 hour hiking. Accommodation at the refuge. Practice at the glaciar and safety
briefing. Return to the Refuge. Dinner.
7th Day
Start climbing at 1:00 am., 5 to 7 hours to reach the top at 5,987 mts. Descent approx. 2 hours. Drive heading to the town of Baños.
8th Day
Free day. Passengers can enjoy of the therapeutic hot spring waters, go the mountain biking, horse riding or visit one of the areas many attractive waterfalls. Accommodations in a hotel in Baños.
9th Day
Climbing Chimborazo. Drive from
Baños to Riobamba and heading to Chimborazo volcano. Start climbing to the Refuge Whymper at 5,000 mts. for approx. 1 hours. Dinner and accommodation at the refuge.
10th Day
Climbing Chimborazo.
Climb starts at midnight, 8 to 10 hours to reach the top at 6,310 mts. Descent approx. 3 hours. Dinner and accommodation at the Refuge.
11th Day
New attempt to reach the top or return to Quito.
12th Day
Visit several colorful towns, including Otavalo and the Pre-Inca Ruins of
Cochasqui. Visit the Otavalo Indigenous Market, famous for its handcrafts and authentic goods. Accommodations in Otavalo.
13th Day
End of program. Any other tour by request.
The Tour Includes
• Accommodations in double room with private bathroom at hostels;
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks);
• Transportation, including cars and horses;
• Climbing equipment;
• Entrance feed to National Parks and Reserves; and
• Certified climbing instructor and guide.
Does Not Include:
• Tips;
• Alcoholic drinks; and
• Personal expenses.
Andes Trekking and Biking
Example Itinerary: Ecuadorian Highlands-Climbing Tour
(7 Days, 6 Nights)
1st. Day
Travel to El Tambo. Approximate hiking time: 5 hours. Trek begins at 3,800
meters; Ends at 4,200 meters. The camp will be located at 3.600 Mts. near the volcano's lagoon. A cook, a multilingual mountain guide and 2 porters will accompany you on the trip.
2nd Day
Travel to Cotopaxi National Park. Visit the natural history museum and then continue on to a parking lot below the refuge. Climb to the refuge, 4800 meters.
Approximate hiking time: 1 hour. Accommodations at the refuge. Outdoor glacier and safety briefing. Return to the refuge. Dinner. Start ascent of
Cotopaxi's glaciated peak at 1:00 am. Trek begins at 4,800 meters; Ends at 5,987 meters. Approximate hiking time: 5 to 7 hours. Approximate time of descent: 2 hours.
3rd Day
Depart from in Cotopaxi for Riobamba. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at the historic Hacienda La Cienega.
4th Day
Early in the morning, after a delicious breakfast, travel to Chimborazo and hike to the Whymper refuge, also known as "Agujas de Whimper". Approximate hiking time: 1 hours. Return to La Cienega.
5th Day
After breakfast, depart from the hacienda for Cañon del Chimborazo and a 60-km, thrilling downhill mountain bike ride to Ambato. Ride begins at 3,900 meters; Ends at 2,700 meters. Return to Quito.
Price Includes:
• Lodging in the above named hotels, hacienda and at the Cotopaxi refuge;
• Private transportation;
• Multilingual guides;
• Support staff (cook and porters);
• Box lunches and dinners on trekking days; and
• Bicycles.
Does Not Include:
• Mountain equipment;
• Personal Expenses; and
• Tips.
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