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JUST FOR THOSE
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO CLIMB
This program is for people
who have a special interest in climbing and would like to
explore some of the mountains of Ecuador at various
levels of difficulty. It also includes a trek around one
of the most beautiful mountains in Ecuador. In order to
be prepared for this program you must be in good physical
shape because you are going to climb 5 peaks over 5,000 m
(16,405 ft). Previous snow climbing experience and some
technical ice are neccessary. The highlight of this
program will be the climb of Chimborazo 6,300 m (20,703
ft) Ecuador's highest peak, at the end of the program.
Suggested
itinerary:
| Day
01 |
Arrival
at Quito. Transfer Airport-Hotel. Depending on
the arriving time a city tour will be offered. In
the evening, we present an overview of the
program including a slide show and the
introduction of your guides. |
| Day
02-07 |
Condor.
See program Nº
204. |
| Day
08-09 |
Pichinchas.
See program Nº
200. |
| Day
10-12 |
Illinizas. |
| Day
13-14 |
Cayambe.
See program Nº 101. |
| Day
15 |
Rest
day in Quito |
| Day
16-17 |
Cotopaxi.
See program Nº 100.
Instead of returning to Quito on the last day we
will go to the Hacienda La Ciénega to spend the
night. |
| Day
18-19 |
Chimborazo.
See program Nº 102.
Instead of returning to Quito on the last day we
will go to Baños to spend the night. |
| Day
20 |
Return
to Quito. |
| Day
21 |
Transfer
Hotel-Airport. |
NOTE: For those who
are particularly interested in the natural environment,
we offer arranged tours by boat in the Galapagos if you would like to extend your trip and
visit one of the most biologically unique archipelagos in
the world.
NOTE: We can also
arrange additional tours to any of the following
mountains in Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Argentina, or any
other mountain in South America you would like to climb.
- Ecuador: Altar 'Obispo'
peak,
- Altar 'Monja Grande' peak,
- Antisana, etc.
- Perú: Huascarán,
- Alpamayo, etc.
- Bolivia: Huayna-Potosí,
- Illiampu, etc.
- Argentina: Acongagua.
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Climbing at the Equator: 