Cayambe, Chimborazo 5 Day Guided Climb

Technical mountain equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet) is included in the price. You need to bring your personal mountain equipment (warm clothes, sleeping bag, sun glasses, head lamp, etc.). A detailed list will be provided once you confirm the booking, and you can rent all of these here in Ecuador.

Accommodation will be in hotels in Macachi (double occupancy) in days 2 and 3, Oleas Ruales Refuge in Cayambe on day 1, and High Camp in Chimborazo on day 4.

Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. We will have lunch in the city of Cayambe on day 1 and Ambato on day 4, so you'll be able to buy what's of your preference. You can check the itinerary for more details.

1 guide can take up to 2 clients. If you are in a group with more than 2 climbers, an additional guide from my team will join.

We will meet in the morning of day 1 in Quito. We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning, unless we arrange something differente closer to the date.

It's important to have good physical and aerobic preparation to have better performance and enjoy more at high altitudes.

Ideally, you should spend 3 or 4 days of acclimatization before, doing mountains like Rucu Pichincha 4700 m, Corazon 4800 m and Illiniza Norte 5126m. Staying for a few days in Quito before starting the trip also helps.

The following items are included in the price of this 5-day tour:

• The service of a certified IFMGA or ASEGUIM mountain guide

• The transportation and transfers Booking assistance and superior service

• The technical mountaineering equipment: crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet

• Accommodation in hotels (double occupancy), Oleas Ruales Refuge and high camp services

• All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: breakfast and D: dinner)

• National Park fees and permits registration

• Permanent communication through walkie-talkie between guides and office in case of an emergency

• Common climbing gear: Ropes, ice screws, snow pickets, rescue gear

• Fully First aid kit (Recommended by NOLS WILDERNESS MEDICINE INSTITUTE)

• Rescue or evacuation service in case of any incident in the mountains

The following items are not included in the price you'll pay:

• Personal Mountain Gear (I'll send you a detailed list after booking. You should bring: clothing, boots, and a backpack.)

• Porters in Chimborazo are not included

• Supplement for a single room at the hotel

• International flights

• Meals and beverages at the hotels (lunch, dinner)

• Snacks for the trip.

• Personal insurance

• Tips

• Other non-specified expenses

You don't need technical climbing experience to join. This is a non-technical high-altitude climb, so what matters most is solid physical fitness and proper acclimatization — not prior mountaineering skills. If you're an active hiker or runner, a couple of months of focused training will get you ready. Many of our climbers reach their first-ever high-altitude summit on this program.

It's equally suited to experienced climbers looking for a strong, certified guide for Cayambe and Chimborazo.

This trip is led by one of our three lead guides — Edgar Parra, Franklin Varela or Segundo Parra — all UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guides, the highest international qualification. During high season, one of them is assigned to your climb based on availability.

Yes. This is a private trip, so start dates are flexible — just send us your preferred dates and we'll confirm guide availability. The itinerary is also adaptable: if you'd prefer to climb Cotopaxi instead of Cayambe, we can swap it at the same price, since it's the same 5-day base program. We also offer longer 8- and 11-day versions with fuller acclimatization if you'd like more margin.