Ecuador/Cotopaxi Hike and Climb for Beginners
No Experience Necessary - a fantastic hike and climb for beginners. Travel to Ecuador and summit Cotopaxi Volcano at 5897 m. Acclimatize in Quito and then hike up the Quilatoa Lake Trail at 3914 m for cardio-training. Then on to Cotopaxi for the grand summit. Overnights in hotels and eco-lodges.
Day 1 - Arrive Quito, acclimatize
Day 2 - Explore Quito as you adapt to 2850 m altitude.
Day 3 - To remote region near Quilatoa Lake, overnight in local eco-lodge.
Day 4 - Set out on foot from lodge, with local guide to the top of Quilatoa crater lake. Option to hike back or catch ride on local transport.
Day 5 - To Cotopaxi National Park and overnight in lodge at 3750 m.
Day 6 - Hike up Ruminahui Volcano at 4757 m return to lodge for dinner and early night
Day 7 - Alpine start - drive to parking area below climber's hut of Cotopaxi and begin 7-8 hour climb to summit at 5897 m. followed by 2-3 hour descent. No technical climbing. Includes cramp-ons, ice-axes, harnesses and ropes.
Return to lodge for overnight
Day 8 - Return to Quito
Day 9 - Depart
Minimum 2 people, maximum 16.
Does not include flights, tips, some meals, airport departure taxes and travel insurance.
vital statistics
- Highlights: Great way to explore the outdoors, test yourself but sleep and dine in comfort.
Non-technical climbing suited for beginners. Must be reasonably fit.
- Price: £910.00 (€1,040.00/$1,495.00/1,495.00 ) to £910.00 (0.00 )
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, Porters, Local information/maps, Guide, Tour leader, Luggage transfers, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Equipment, Instruction, Permits/entrance fees, Meals as indicated
- Meals: Self-Catered
- Duration: 9 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Please Choose Your Dates, Then Contact Us For Availability. Minimum 2.
Extensions To Mindo For Birdwatching, Otavalo Market Or Jungle River Cruises Available On Request.
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Advanced, Beginners, Family Orientated, Intermediate
- Where:
South America
- Ecuador-- Andean Highlands Ecuador--- Chugchilan--- Cotopaxi
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- Hotels and eco-lodges with slight variations in amenities. Exquisite cuisine in all locations. Eco-lodge offers compost toilets with an incredible view! Standards of comfort are consistent throughout. The perfect get away for hike and climb beginners.
- Rooms: Double, Tea & coffee facilities, Towels provided, Internet access, Some ensuite
- Room facilities notes: A/C not necessary. Meals are hand-made from finest local ingredients.
- Eco-lodge has wood-burning sauna, hot-tub and zip-line.
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