Summit Mama TUNGURAHUA (5.023 m)
Summit Mama TUNGURAHUA (5.023 m). Together with Jaime, ASEGUIM guide, discover this iconic volcano in Baños de Agua Santa, one of the most famous mountains in Ecuador!
Private
Andes
2 Days
Jan - May, Sep - Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Reach the summit of the fantastic Tungurahua.
* Explore an active volcano in Ecuador.
* Discover the varied vegetation surrounding the moutnain.
Description
Tungurahua can be climbed again, since August 2016!
This active volcano is a relatively easy climb of a mountain that is above 5.000 meters (16.479 ft).
The tour is technically not difficult, but you need some acclimatization and a good fitness level. Tungurahua is a great option for acclimatization, to get ready for higher peaks, such as Cayambe, Chimborazo or Cotopaxi.
A special thing about Tungurahua is, that the volcano is very active –attracting loads of local and foreign tourists to observe the spectacle when she is erupting directly from the city of Baños de Agua Santa. The mountain has been reopened for climbing in August 2016. Climbs are only possible when the activity level is yellow or lower.
The mountain is next to Baños, the door to the Amazonia, so you will enjoy very diverse vegetation on your way up to the summit. Let’s go for it!
We can arrange the trip for any day (depending on the activity level of the volcano). The best season goes from September to May. From June to August is the rainy season.
So contact me, and we’ll enjoy a fantastic ascent to an active volcano in Ecuador!
Another option could be this guided climb to Cotopaxi summit. Check it out!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
Pick up on the first day and drop off on the last day can be arranged according to your accommodation.
Itinerary
Day 1: Baños - Tungurahua refuge
You will be picked up in the morning and then we drive up to the park entrance above Pondoa at approx. 2.800 m, from where our way follows a path up to the refuge of Tungurahua on 3.800 m -this takes about 3 hours. As per your needs, you can hire a donkey for transportation of your luggage, which will include your mountain equipment as well as a sleeping bag for the overnight stay.
Day 2: Tungurahua Summit Day!
Depending on group size and weather conditions we start the ascent to Tungurahua summit around 6 a.m. After 5 – 6 hours you will reach the summit. The descent to the park entrance takes another 3-4 hours. We will get back to Baños de Agua Santa in the afternoon.
Details
More info
Upon request: - climbing equipment, donkey
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Harness
Water bottle
Helmet
Sunglasses
Trekking shoes, mountaineering clothes, gloves, hat, sleeping bag, sunscreen, headlamp, personal items and special snacks.
FAQs
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About the guide
Jaime
4.90
(41)
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 this trip
Marcel
5.00
I climbed Tungurahua together with Jaime in November as a preparation for successful attempts to climb both Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. The trip was perfectly organized by Elisabeth and Jaime did a great job as a guide. I would absolutely recommend Andean Summit Adventure and I hope that I can do some further tours in Ecuador in the future with them!
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