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JUST FOR THOSE
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO CLIMB
This program is for people
who have a special interest in climbing some of the
beautiful mountains of Ecuador at various levels of
difficulty. In order to be prepared for this program you
must be in good physical shape because you are going to
climb 4 peaks above 5,000 m (16,405 ft). Previous snow
climbing experience is required. 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
02-03 |
Pichinchas.
See program Nº
200. |
| Day
04-05 |
Illiniza
Norte. See program Nº 104. |
| Day
06-07 |
Cayambe.
See program Nº 101. |
| Day
08-09 |
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
10 |
Relaxed
morning. In the afternoon we will visit the
Saquisili market. Return to the Hacienda La
Ciénega. |
| Day
11-12 |
Chimborazo.
See program Nº 102.
Instead of returning to Quito on the last day we
will go to Baños to spend the night. |
| Day
14 |
Return
to Quito. |
| Day
15 |
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: 