- Full Day
- Departures all year
- Easy
Easy 2-day expedition to start the acclimatization process for high mountains.
The Ilinizas constitute two twin mountains, Iliniza Norte with 5,126 m and Iliniza Sur with 5,300 m. In this case, Iliniza Norte is a rocky peak that is rarely covered in snow and is lower in elevation. Its ascent requires technical mountain equipment and by a professional guide, this mountain is part of the so-called Avenue of the 9 Volcanoes in the Machachi valley.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Quito (2,800 m) – Summit of the North Iliniza Volcano (5,126 m) – Return to Quito
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Quito (2,800 m) – Summit of the North Iliniza Volcano (5,126 m) - Return to Quito
We leave Quito early in the morning at 05:00 and we will drive south along the Avenida de los Volcanes, we will pass through the town of “Chaupi”, we will continue driving until we reach the parking lot “La Virgen” 3,900 m, approximately 2 hours, with all our climbing equipment ready, we will continue along the path to the Nuevos Horizontes Refuge 4,750 m, approximately 3 hours, once here we will rest and enjoy hot drinks, then we will head towards the summit of Iliniza Norte that measures 5,126 m, without first go through some rocky stretches and steep sections. Once at the summit we can enjoy and admire the beauty of the surroundings, the return will be made by another route and by the ridge that connects us to the “La Virgen” parking lot, it will take about 2 hours and in the afternoon return to Quito.
What's included
The price includes:
- Tour operator registered and licensed
- Professional Cycling Guide
- Private transportation to and from Quito
- Box lunch
- Tickets to the Parks
- Mountain technical equipment such as: harness, helmet, rope, carabiner, nothing else.
The price doesn’t include:
- No type of Insurance
- Personal equipment such as: waterproof clothing, warm clothing, hat, glasses, gloves, etc…
- Tips
- Other unspecified expenses
Prices and dates
TOUR INFORMATION:
Time: All year (previous reservation)
Level: Easy
Dates and Prices: More information about dates and prices on request.
What to wear?
This is what you need to bring for this tour:
- Backpack
- Cap
- Gloves
- Scarf – Buff
- Sunglasses
- Warm clothes
- Waterproof clothing
- Extra Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Photographic camera
- 2 liters of water
- Trekking Poles
