With our 2-day tour, you will be able to Conquer the 3rd Highest Volcano in Ecuador, enjoy breathtaking views, and complete a successful climbing experience. The altitude of Cayambe is 5,790 m (18,996 ft) and the volcano is located in the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, 70 km (43,5 miles) northeast of Quito.
The climb takes between 5 – 7 hours, while the descent will be around 2 hours. Reaching the top may be very technical and requires knowledge and mountaineering experience. However, the effort of Climbing the Immense Glacier and its Massive Ice will be Worth it! Depending on your condition and experience you will arrive by sunrise at the summit. This will allow you to enjoy an incredible view of the landscape of the northern hills of Quito, the surrounding cities, and lagoons such as Lago San Pablo and Laguna Cuicocha.
Meals included: 
Arrive at Hosteria Loma Larga (transportation not included) and enjoy optional breakfast (not included)
Transfer to the Cayambe Ecological Reserve
Reach the refuge (4,800 m/15,748 ft)
Lunch
Climbing Instructions, Technical Speech, Security Instruction, First Aid Instruction
Return to the refuge
Dinner
Sleep
Wake up, eat a small snack, and gear up for the climb
Begin climbing
Reach the summit (5,790 m/18,996 ft) depending on your climbing experience and enjoy a colorful view of the sunrise
Arrive at the refuge after a successful climb. Breakfast/snacks
Leave Cayambe Ecological Reserve towards Hosteria Loma Larga
Arrive at Hosteria Loma Larga, gear check, and optional celebration lunch (additional $10)
Stay at PapaGayo or return to Quito (not included)
We also offer you our Climbing and Glacier Course in Ecuador for people who do not have experience in glacier climbing.
Climbing high altitudes needs previous training. If you are not correctly acclimatized you can suffer from different altitude illnesses.
We strongly recommend making an Acclimatization Program before you climb the highest peaks in Ecuador.
Special climbing equipment included
Gaiters
Outside gloves
Ice axe
Necessary Equipment not included
Camelback type vessel for water
Energy drinks and snacks
Puffer jacket or similar
Head lamp (rent for $10)
Face mask
*Reasonably day pack (35 liters) (needed from the refuge to Cayambe summit to accommodate plenty of water, crampons, warm gear including puffer jacket, etc)
**Large rucksack (50-70 liter) (only needed to transfer gear from the bus drop off at the Cayambe base up to the refuge)
Mon - Fri: 8:30 - 17:30
Sat - Sun: Closed
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