2-day climbing trip to Cayambe, Ecuadorian Andes | Ecuador

2-day climbing trip to Cayambe, Ecuadorian Andes

Join Rafael, an ASEGUIM certified mountain guide, on this 2-day climb to the summit of Cayambe, the third highest volcano in Ecuador.

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Andes

DURATION

2 Days

OFFER PERIOD

All year

FITNESS LEVEL

high

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

4.8

Based on 5 reviews

Description

Come and see the world from the 5790-meter summit of Cayambe on this 2-day trip in Ecuador.

The starting point of our trip will be Quito. On day 1, we’ll leave in the morning and drive from Quito to the town of Cayambe. We’ll have lunch and then drive to the parking lot, from where we’ll start our hike to the Ruales Oleas Berge refuge (4,600 m). We’ll have a short talk about some climbing techniques before having dinner.

The following day, we’ll take the normal route and reach the summit after 6 to 7 hours of climbing. From the top of the Cayambe volcano, we’ll enjoy the most amazing panoramic view of the mountain range. Finally, we’ll return to the hut and drive back to Quito.

Remember that it is important for this trip to have some prior mountaineering experience and a good physical condition.

Would you like to live an incredible climbing adventure in Cayambe? Send your request now! It will be my pleasure to guide you on this fantastic volcano.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

Price details

Not included: Personal equipment, personal expenses, tips, and beverages.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Details

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What to bring: backpack, warm and rain clothes, trek shoes, 2 to 3 pair of socks, hat or cap, gloves, flashlight, sunglasses, sunblock and camera.

Meeting point

Quito

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

JW Marriott Hotel Quito Quito Ecuador

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Hotel Dann Carlton Quito Quito Ecuador

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Sheraton Quito Hotel Quito Ecuador

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About the guide: Rafael

Rafael

4.90

(30)

Mountain Guide

Rafael was born in Quito and grew up in the Andean Region. Since childhood he Ioved hiking and climbing the mountains.

In the 80 ' He participated in expeditions in Peru, Bolivia South America. In the Alps and Pyrenees and also in the Pamir Pick Communism of 7500mts.
In the 90 ' He was the founder of the School of Guides ASEGUIM, President for 7 years of the Guides Association and promoted and formed the mountain rescue group GRA.

He graduated as Mountain Guide and Guides Instructor at the ENSA in Chamonix–France.

Since 2000 he have been advising, training and participating in 16 expeditions around the world: Alaska, Aconcagua, Alps, Pyrenees, Cordillera Blanca. He has also trained and counseled Ecuadorian climbers who managed to make the 14 eight thousands without auxiliary oxygen, the 7 highest peaks of the world and Big Walls. Since 2001 he started his Adventure Tour Company which operates successfully up to the present under the name of CLIM BIKE HIKE.

Since 2010 he has been training and participating in the project EVEREST without auxiliary oxygen in one day. He has climbed the EVEREST 2 times, and he has reached the summits of: Manaslu, Shisha Pangma, Aconcagua 7 times, Denali 5 times and the summits of the Alpes Materhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Agille. Vert, Zugs Pitze among others.

During his 27 years of experience as a professional mountain guide Rafael has guided more than five hundred times to Cotopaxi volcano and more than one hundred times to Chimborazo, sharing with clients the culture and wonderful mountains of Ecuador.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

ASEGUIM

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What people are saying about this trip

Capucine

5.00

Very experimented guides and a very unique experience

Jesse

5.00

Rafael was an amazing guide — extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to climb in Ecuador!

Peter

5.00

What a trip and what an adventure. Our guide, Rafael M, did an amazing job on our climbs. They were perfect logistically and his guiding skills are excellent. The original plan was an attempt at Cayambe, but due to the civil unrest occurring in Ecuador at the time, he totally re-adjusted our plan and itinerary and gave us the opportunity to stay in Cotopaxi National Park and climb Cotopaxi. The trip went off without a hitch, even with the last minute changes he had to make. The climb itself was excellent and Rafael showed many skills including pacing, navigating, and an overall focus on safety. We had rough conditions on Cotopaxi, but I felt safe and at ease with Rafael as our guide. I would highly recommend him to others looking at an attempt at an Ecuadorian volcano or other peaks in South America.

Kaleb

5.00

This was an excellent climb and Rafael is a very professional and experienced guide.