- 2 Day
- Departures all year
- Medium
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) – Nuevos Horizontes Refuge (4,750 m)
Day 2
Nuevos Horizontes Refuge – Summit of the North Iliniza Volcano (5,126 m) – Return Quito
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Quito (2,800 m) – Nuevos Horizontes Refuge (4,750 m)
We will leave Quito in the morning at 10:00 am and we will drive along the Panamerican Highway, we will go through Chaupi until we reach the parking lot of LA VIRGEN located at 3,900 m, approximately 2 hours, after packing we will start a walk of around 3 hours to the “Nuevos Horizontes” Refuge located at 4,750 m, where we will have lunch and rest for the rest of the afternoon, until dinner.
Day 2: Nuevos Horizontes Refuge - Summit of the North Iliniza Volcano (5,126 m) – Return Quito
The alarm will sound at 05:00 am, time to wake up, after packing and having breakfast, we will begin the ascent up a rocky ridge and after overcoming some sections and steep sections and in approximately 3 hours we will reach the summit of Iliniza Norte that measures 5,126 m. Already at the summit we will enjoy and admire the beauty of the environment and surrounding volcanoes around us such as: Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Iliniza Sur etc. The return will be through the other crest and a different path through the sand that connects to the forest to later arrive at the parking lot in 2 hours and then return place.
What's included
The price includes:
- Tour operator registered and licensed
- Professional Certified Mountain Guide ASEGUIM / IFMGA (1 guide for every 2 clients)
- Private transportation to and from Quito
- Lodging at the Nuevos Horizontes Refuge
- Food in the mountains such as: dinner, breakfast, box lunch
- Tickets and permits to the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
- Mountain technical equipment such as: high mountain boots, crampons, ice ax, harness, helmet, rope, carabiner, nothing else.
The price doesn’t include:
- No type of Insurance
- Personal equipment such as: waterproof clothing, warm clothing, backpack, hat, glasses, gloves, etc…
- Tips
- Other unspecified expenses
Prices and dates
TOUR INFORMATION:
Time: All year (previous reservation)
Level: Medium
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
- Wool gloves (first layer)
Waterproof Gloves (second layer)
Warm clothes (first layer)
Waterproof clothes (second layer)
Sleeping Bag
Down jacket
Buff
Cap
Headlamp
Sunglasses
Snacks Extra
Sunscreen
Photographic camera
2 liters of water
Trekking Poles
