2 Day Cayambe Summit Adventure Climb

2 days

2 Day Cayambe Summit Adventure Climb, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

When was the last time you challenged yourself? Climb the Cayambe (5790m) – the the third highest volcano in Ecuador! Cayambe is a massive extinct volcano. The peak is Ecuadors third largest and the third highest in the Americas north of the Equator. It is also the highest point on the Equator line (4600m) on the south side. Although technically not very difficult it is a little bit more challenging than Cotopaxi. Snow storms and high winds are more frequent on Cayambe than on many other peaks.

Prepare for trekking and glacier climbing.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: CarpeDM Adventures

Ages: Adults (19–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sleeping bag
Included: Gaiters
Included: Lunch
Included: Waterproof hiking boots
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Transportation from Quito to Cayambe and back
Included: Outer gloves
Included: Meals from Lunch day 1 until breakfast at 12 pm
Included: Entry Fee
Included: Crampons
Included: Waterproof pants and jacket
Included: Headlamp
Included: Fleece pants and jacket
Included: Accommodation at refuge
Included: Ice Axe
Included: Bilingual Certified ASEGUIM guide
Included: Balaclava cap

Not included

Not included: Additional snacks and drinks
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1

Volcan Cayambe

2 hours

Departure from Quito at 9 am in private transportation. You drive north for about 2 hours to an altitude of 4400 m. If the weather is clear, the beautiful peak from the Cayambe can be already seen from a distance. Then you hike up to the refuge with all your equipment at 4600 m, where you will have a rest and lunch. After that you have some exercise at the glaciers nearby. Back to the refuge you will have dinner and then rest until midnight.

Overnight at refuge

Day 2 · Day 2

Volcan Cayambe

6 hours

You get up at midnight, have breakfast and get ready for the climb. Around 1:00am you leave the refuge. The first hour is easy rock climbing before reaching the glacier.As soon as you reach the glacier, you put on crampons and rope up in teams. Each guide will take one or two persons. If all goes well, you reach the summit a 5790 m between 5:00am and 7:00am after a 4 to 6 hours climb. On the top you have about 20 minutes to take a rest, take some pictures and enjoy the spectacular views towards the Amazonian basin. The return to the refuge takes about 2 to 3 hours. When all groups have returned, you leave for Quito. Return around 2 pm.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Adventures Operations Office .

End point

We meet at our Go F.A.R / CarpeDM Adventures Operations Office .

Cancellation

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.