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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.
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 hut. 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 Macachi, 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.
Details
Accommodation Accommodations in hotels (double room), Nuevos Horizontes Hut, Oleas Ruales and Hermanos Carrel. |
Meeting point Quito |
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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 - Macachi
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 Macachi, where we will spend the night.
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 Macachi for the night.
Day 4: Macachi - Nuevos Horizontes hut (4,750m)
Today, we will leave Macachi 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.
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 Macachi for the night.
Day 6: Macachi - Oleas Ruales hut (4,600m)
Today we will drive from approximately 3 and a half hours until we reach the Oleas Ruales hut. once there, we will practice ice climbing techniques, before having dinner and sleeping for the night at the hut.
Day 7: Cayambe summit (5,790m) - Macachi
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 Macachi, where we will spend the night.
Day 8: Rest day in Macachi
Day 9: Macachi - Hermanos Carrel (4,800m)
Today we will drive for approximately 3 and a half hours to the Chimborazo natural reserve. Once we arrive, we will trek to the Hermanos Carrel Refuge, where we will eat and rest until 11 pm.
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 Hermanos Carrel hut, where we will take a transfer back to Quito, where you will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 11: Fly home from Quito
Today you will take a transfer from the hotel to the airport, where you will fly home.
About the 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 17 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 and Germany. I also summited KhanTengri peak in the Himalayas, 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.
What people are saying about -Edgar Parra
Umesh Katdare
5.00
December 2020
Benoit Feyen
5.00
February 2020
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Michelle Lostracco
5.00
February 2020
End-to-end this was very well organized with good communication. The guide was very knowledgeable and took the climb seriously. He was also easy to talk to, spoke good English and went out of his way to tell me about climbing in the region, the volcanoes and anything else I was I interested in.
Adam Behmer
5.00
January 2020
Edgar Parra\'s guiding service was excellent. His guide understood the mountain, made sure I understood the approach, and did a good job of communicating. While Edgar can\'t control the weather, his guide did a great job of controlling the situations he could control. Highly recommended and would climb with him again.
R.Romendes
4.00
December 2019
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Steven MISHOE
5.00
June 2019
Edgar was an excellent guide. I have little climbing experience and Edgar was very knowledgeable and instructive. He is a life long climber and he has tons of experience and passion climbing through out the world. He was pleasant and a very nice guy. Unfortunately, the weather was very bad while I was in Ecuador so Edgar came up with a great alternative climb to Cayambe, which was not in good condition due to storms. He knows the mountains like the back of his hand and can relay tons of information, which makes the trip that much more enjoyable. His 4x4 transport and climbing equipment were all top notch. He understood safety and made sure to avoid unnecessary risks. I will climb with Edgar again.
John Stansfield
5.00
January 2019
Edgar is an amazing guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging. The combination makes you feel confident in the things that he teaches you and in your ability to reach the summit.
John Stansfield
5.00
January 2019
Edgar Parra is a great guide: thoroughly professional, safety conscious, always on time and with an engaging personality. He came highly recommended and I can only heap additional praise. He guided my son and I up Cotopaxi to a successful summit and made it a trip of a lifetime. In so far as putting my money where my mouth is, I plan to hire him in the future (2020) with my entire family for a trip to Machu Picchu. No better praise than a repeat customer.
Daniel Davidson
3.00
December 2018
I did not guide with Fredy, I was passed off to another guide (who was IFMGA certified and great), just fyi, if this is something that is important to you. Accommodations are basic but good. I would add only that Chimborazo is a VERY difficult mountain with a ~10% success rate, so you really need to know what you are getting into. Do NOT rush acclimatization. You may consider doing Cotopaxi and then after choosing either Cayambe (same level as Cotopaxi) or Chimborazo, depending on how you feel.
Aletherby
5.00
November 2018
Even though we turned around at 5900m due to avalanche danger I really enjoyed the climb and Segundo was a great guide - professional and friendly.
Heather Unger
5.00
November 2018
I am writing in regards to the tour my husband and I took to Chimborazo November 3-4,2018. We had a very great time and were lucky enough to make the hike to the summit. The guide who picked us up from Hotel San Francisco was very nice and on time as expected, his name was Jaun Carlos. Once we arrived for dinner Jaun Carlos introduced us to our guide who we’d be hiking with the next day, his name is Fausto. Both guides were professional and very helpful. Once we all made it to the summit our camera died and we were unable to take any photos. Thankfully Fausto had his phone available and was able to capture several pictures and a couple videos.
Sergiy
5.00
November 2018
All went perfect. Thanks!
Dsheard
5.00
September 2018
The hole day was a great experience. The drive up was beautiful and fun. The walk and views were amazing it was one of the best things I\'ve ever done. My guide Segundo was brilliant very knowledgeable and very caring making sure I was ok every step of the way. I would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Quito
Michael Langone
5.00
June 2018
A fantastic trip! Segundo was a wonderful guide and made the trip a lot of fun. Even during difficult weather and when things didn\'t go as expected, he kept a positive attitude and continued to motivate me when I was beginning to lose momentum. I would absolutely recommend this trip and Lonely Summits to anyone looking to visit the beautiful country of Ecuador - whether you\'re an experienced climber or not, the services provided by Lonely Summits are fantastic for any skill level or price point.
Angela deJong
5.00
January 2018
I have travelled for several years to climb and hike mountains all over the world. I\'ve had numerous guides, many of which were wonderful. However, I have to say, Edgar Parra has been the best climbing guide I\'ve ever had. He was extremely professional, on time, motivated, encouraging, explained everything and translated for me (due to my lack of Spanish), adjusted our schedule when we had bad weather to ensure we were safe and yet still has a good experience climbing, and has a passion for mountains and climbing like nobody I\'ve ever met before. I will most certainly come back to Ecudor specifically because of Edgar and his positive outlook on life and passion for mountain climbing. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to climb the mountains in Ecuador many of the other other countries he climbs in (Peru, Bolivia, and Russion to name a few more).
Andrew Eremenko
5.00
June 2017
Edgar Parra is an excellent mountain guide. He cares about clients very well. Everything went super smoothly. I enjoyed the trip a lot!
Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 3214 each |
Group of 2 | USD 1955 each |
Group of 3 | USD 1955 each |
Group of 4 | USD 1771 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Outstanding job done by Edgar and Ivan who were professional and patient Recommend to all without a doubt