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DURATION:

10Days/ 9Nights

HIGHLIGHTS:

Acclimatization, Altar trekking and Chimborazo ascent.

Ecuador COMBINADO Central Andes + Altar trekking and Chimborazo 10 Days / 9 Nights

Altar Valley trekking, and Chimborazo ascent

This program combines a trek through the central Andes (Ruco Pichincha, Corazón, Iliniza Norte) and the Altar Valley and Chimborazo climb. Originally, Altar was higher than Cotopaxi until a gigantic ancient eruption destroyed the cone and the western wall. Today the crater lagoon is accessible, and the remaining mountain consists of nine different peaks. The semicircular shape of the Altar with the famous crater lake Laguna Amarilla, in its center, offers spectacular views while hiking. In the so-called Collanes plain, you will find untouched nature and, of course, an incredible opinion on the volcano itself, which continues to offer new routes to climb. Chimborazo (6,268m — 20,564 ft.) is the goal of many climbers who come to Ecuador. It is the highest mountain in the country, and if measured from the center of the earth, it’s the highest mountain in the world! The ascent of Chimborazo is not to be underestimated and is undoubtedly the highlight of this trip.

Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

Altitude in m

Altitude Accommodation in m

Walk

Drive

1

Rucu Pichincha 4696m Chuquiragua Lodge

4696

2500

5

0.5

2

Corazón 4781m Chuquiragua Lodge

4781

2400

6

1.5

3

Iliniza Norte 5110m ChuquiraguaLodge

5110

2400

7

0.5

4

Altar trekking / Collanes Valley Tent Camp

3800

3800

4

2

5

Laguna Verde Lake / Altar trekking Tent Camp

4000

3800

2

6

Altar trekking – drive to Chimborazo Chimborazo Lodge

4000

4000

3

2.5

7

Carihuairazo 5018m Chimborazo Lodge

5018

4000

7

1

8

Chimborazo trekking Chimborazo Lodge

5000

4000

4

0.5

9

Drive to refuge, Chimborazo Whymper Refuge

5000

5000

0.45

0.5

10

Chimborazo, Back to Quito

6310

2800

10

3
*Approx. in hours

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Included:

  • Local certified English/Spanish-speaking mountain guide

  • Accommodation mentioned above

  • Private transportation

  • Meals mentioned in program above

  • Transportation, Accommodations, meals for all guides and driver

Not included:

  • Airfare
  • Soft and alcoholic beverages

  • Extras and services not mentioned above

  • Insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Glacier, climbing and extra trekking gear (we can assist with the rental)

  • Taxes

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