Cayambe, Chimborazo Guided 11 Day Expedition
Over 11 days, IFMGA certified guide Edgar wants to guide you to 5 summits in Ecuador, including Pasochoa, Corazon, North Illiniza, Cayambe and Chimborazo.
Andes
11 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Description
There is such an amazing variety of peaks in Ecuador. So, on this 11 day adventure, you will be climbing no less than 5 of them! They include Cayambe (5,790m), Corazon (4,786m), Pasochoa (4,200m), North Illiniza (5,126m) and the highest peak in the entire country, Chimborazo (6,268m).
On a trip like this, you will see and experience so much, that when you return home, you will spend a great deal of time reflecting on it. Thus providing you with glorious memories long after the trip is over.
With such an array of peaks, and such a wide difference in altitudes, the trip will be challenging. There will be 1 am and midnight wake up times for the ascents of Cayambe and Chimborazo. There will be long treks reaching up to 10 hours. And there will be some technical ice climbing. However, I can assure you that you will be safely and properly guided every step of the way, and will be given sufficient time for acclimatization. There will also be a day of ice climbing technique practice at a glacier near the Ruales Oleas Cayambe refuge. And when the trip is over, I have no doubt the difficulties faced will pale in comparison to the glory felt.
The peaks lining Ecuador's famous volcano avenue are absolutely spectacular. From Cayambe to Chimborazo, it is difficult to not gaze at them in awe. And on this trip, you will have the chance to scale 5 of those incredible peaks. You will also have the chance to explore Quito, see the town of Machachi, and admire some of the most beautiful natural landscape you will ever see.
Please contact me if you would like to join me on this magical 11 day journey.
If you only have a limited time in Ecuador, I can also offer this 2 day ascent of the Cayambe volcano.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Tents
- Rope
- Cooking utensils
- Harness
- Helmet
- Accommodation
- Group equipment
- Avalanche equipment
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Mountain guide's expenses
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
You will arrive in Quito and get transferred to your hotel. if there is time, you will get to visit the historic line of the Equator.(-/-/-)
Day 2: Quito - Pasochoa summit - Machachi
We will leave Quito early in the morning. From there we will hike to the summit of Pasochoa. After that, we will be transferred to the town of Machachi, where we will spend the night. (B/-/-)
Day 3: Corazon summit (4,786m)
Today we will hike to the Corazon summit. The trek should take approximately 8 hours. Afterwards, we will return to Machachi for the night. (B/-/-)
Day 4: Machachi - Nuevos Horizontes hut (4,750m)
Today, we will leave Machachi and go to the village of El Chaupi. From there, we will hike for approximately 3 hours until we reach the Nuevos Horizontes Hut, where we will eat and sleep for the night. (B/-/D)
Day 5: North Illizina summit (5,126m)
Today we will wake up early in the morning, eat breakfast, and hike to the North Illizina summit. The round trip trek should take approximately 7 hours. Afterwards, we will return to Machachi for the night. (B/-/-)
Day 6: Machachi - Oleas Ruales Refuge (4,600m)
Today we will drive from approximately 3 and a half hours until we reach the Oleas Ruales Refuge. Once there, we will practice ice climbing techniques, before having dinner and sleeping for the night at the hut. (B/-/D)
Day 7: Cayambe summit (5,790m) - Machachi
Today we will wake up very early, and depart the hut at 1 am to the summit of Cayambe. The ascent should take approximately 6 to 7 hours. After we descend, we will go back to Machachi, where we will spend the night. (B/-/-)
Day 8: Rest day in Machachi
Day 9: Machachi - Chimborazo high camp (5,300m)
Today we will drive for approximately 3 and a half hours to the Chimborazo natural reserve. Once we arrive, we will trek to the Chimborazo high camp, where we will eat and rest until 11 pm. (B/-/D)
Day 10: Chimborazo summit (6,268) - Quito
At midnight, we will start our ascent to the summit of Chimborazo. The climb should take approximately 8 to 10 hours. Afterwards, we will descend to the Chimborazo high camp, where we will take a transfer back to Quito, where you will spend the night in a hotel. (B/-/-)
Day 11: Fly home from Quito
Today you will take a transfer from the hotel to the airport, where you will fly home. (B/-/-)
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About the guide
-Edgar & Guides' team
4.7
(36)
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA-ASEGUIM Mountain Guide from Ecuador.
I am a mountain guide, but also a passionate traveler, climber in rock and ice, and photographer. I spend my free time and holidays exploring new destinations, discovering new mountains and cultures.
I have more than 27 years of experience climbing mountains and volcanoes not only in Ecuador, but also in other South American countries such as Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, and in the Alps in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Nepal. I also summited KhanTengri peak in the Himalayas, Aconcagua in los Andes and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. This experiences prepared me to lead expeditions in challenging routes all around the world.
I studied 6 years of Tourism in the University, and followed ASEGUIM courses to become a mountain guide. I’ve also been evaluated by ENSA, and completed first aid courses in the Ecuadorian Red Cross.
I like guiding people from all around the world, and help them discover and enjoy the mountains, while reaching their objectives. I speak Spanish, English, German, Italian, and a bit of Russian.
Languages
Russian | Italian | German | English
Certificates
ASEGUIM | UIAGM
What people are saying about -Edgar & Guides' team
Daniel
Fabian was assigned as my guide from Lonely Summits. I enjoyed his guiding services. However, Lonely Summits communication was bad. They used Whatsapp and I did not feel comfortable 3 times when their responses prior to starting the trip were delayed days/week. This did not make me feel confident in the service I was getting into. During the trip I had to request a pickup time as the office forgot about me. The office staff did not speak English, just translated English via Whatsapp. Do not market to higher paying US customers if you do not speak English. Lonely Summits did not provide any suggestions for activities to do during my free time. There were none included in their price but they did not suggest any ideas. The original plan included mountaineering gear but they sent me a list of items to rent from them. A typical Bait and Switch tactic. If they cannot handle follow-through on what they promise each client, then stop offering trips with inclusions you do not provide.
Lukas
Trip started badly as we were informed that all meals would be provided, the guide told us no meals were included. The guide spoke very little English making communication difficult. The guide was very quick walking and often was out of sight of us. We asked him to slow down which he ignored and kept up a very quick pace. Not great. Felt very rushed and uncomfortable.
Carlos
It was really great working with Segundo Parra , very professional , easy going and a good leader to work with , it made the trip very fun , I would recommend him completely , and myself I think next year I would go with him to other mountains in Ecuador
Adam
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