2-day guided ascent to Carihuairazo (5018m)
Join Jaime, a certified mountain guide on this summit of Carihuairazo! Over the course of 2 days, we will summit one of Ecuador's many incredible mountains.
Andes
2 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Ascend over 5,000 meters to reach the summit!
- Experience Ecuador's rugged mountains with the help of a guide
- Sweeping views of the Ecuadorian Andes
Description
You always wanted to summit a mountain in Ecuador? So come join me on my next adventure to Carihuairazo (5,018 meters) during 2 fantastic days!
Carihuairazo is located in the center of Ecuador, near Chimborazo. Indigenous legend says that Carihuairazo and the Altar mountains lost a romantic battle over Tungurahua to the mountain, Chimborazo. For this reason, Carihuairazo and Altar mountains were destroyed and such is the explanation from their shape and form. Moreover, Carihuairazo’s name is derived from the indigenous language of Quichua, the roots of the word relating to man, snow and wind. It seems appropriate for the expedition, as you will have to climb through wind and snow depending on the weather.
We will begin this trip with a transfer to our base where an indigenous community resides. We will enjoy a good dinner there and rest for a bit, as we will begin our summit at around 4 a.m, when the conditions are optimal. As we ascend to 5,000 meters, you will get to experience the magic of the mountaintop as the sun is rising overhead. Once at the top, you will be delighted by the breathtaking views of the surrounding Andean mountains.
This trip is great for those of you who are of an intermediate level of climbing, and have not yet summited a mountain over 5,000 meters. Moreover, this trip can be organized for individuals and groups, and the price varies depending on group size, so this could be a great opportunity to do something active with friends!
Request to book this trip if you have always wanted to summit a mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- Price does not include: climbing equipment (but we can rent this to you)
- **Price of trip depends on group size.
- Pick up on the first day and drop off on the last day can be arranged according to your accommodation.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Refuge
We will pick you up in the morning at one of our designated pick up points. Then we will drive to an Indian community (approx. 4.000 m / 13,123 ft), where we will spend the night. After an early dinner, we will rest.
Day 2: Summit Carihuairazo
We will start the summit to Carihuairazo around 4 a.m. and reach the summit within 4 – 5 hours. The descent takes another 2 – 3 hours. Afterwards, we will drive you back to your original destination.
About the guide
Jaime
4.8
(58)
Mountain Guide
Certified IFMGA - ASEGUIM Mountain Guide, National guide, Rescue Team Member GRA & Lawyer.
As passionate mountaineer and with almost 20 years of guiding experience, I worked with clients from all over the world. Each tour is a unique experience and I will pleased to guide you to the marvellous summits of Ecuador and South America. My journeys have allowed me to guide and summit several mountains in Peru, like Alpamayo, Chopicalqui & Tocllaraju amongst others and to experience some mountain climbing in the Alps of Austria and Italy.
I’m based in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador’s famous piece of heaven, where we run together with my Austrian girlfriend a small tour operator and a consulting office.
Continuous improvement and keeping up with the State of the Art is our mission:in 2017, I completed the IFMGA certification and, recently, in 2018, I received the National guide certification from the ministry of Tourism.
President of Baños Trail Running Club, I run every week with my team. My achievement of 2018 : Finishing 1st of my category for the 100km Ruco Ultra Trail.
I’m looking forward to exploring our beautiful mountains together with you.
Languages
German | French | English
Certificates
ASEGUIM | IFMGA
What people are saying about Jaime
kathleen
Our guide was Marcial. He was incredible, and we truly felt so blessed to have him as our guide. He was fun, respectful, funny, patient, motivating and very caring. I would recommend him a million times to anyone. Although we did not make it tot he way too he was en encouraging through the whole process and still lifted our spirits.
Adam
Cristian Rivera was an amazing guide! I had a great time climbing Cayambe with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to climb Ecuadorian volcanos. I plan to book with him again when I come back in a few years.
Benoît
Fabian never explained how to use the material that we rent. So we discover at 5000 meter in a storm how to put ice crampon. We had ice pics but never knew what to do whit it. Zero explanation before the hike. And we told him it was the first time we do that kind of hike. We carried water , winter coat and all the gears recommended but never had time to use it. after 4 hours of hike whitout a drop of water my girlfriend had to stop. The guide was in a rush to leave in the morning and tell us that we don’t have time to loose. You should not put this guide whit less experimented person. He didn’t really care about us. Spending more time whit the orther guides that taking care of us. Not mentioning that every single time we had with him he was either talking to someone else or on his phone. He arrived 1h15 late on our first appointment having us lunch at 2pm and rushed us to have dinner at 5.
Martin
Sebastian was an amazing guide. Made the whole experience unique.
Javi
Good guide and he is able to adapt the climbing to the clients, very important
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