Chimborazo Summit - 2 Days Private Tour

2 days Private tour

About this activity

The Chimborazo Climb is a private guided tour that takes place over two days. During this trek, you’ll reach the point on Earth’s surface closest to the sun. Our objective is to summit Veintimilla Peak (6,227 meters above sea level) and Whymper Peak (6,263 meters above sea level), with a professional guide by your side and all the necessary gear to safely conquer Chimborazo’s summits.

Ready to take on this personal challenge? Ecuador’s highest mountain is waiting for you! Keep reading to learn all about this incredible adventure:

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Howlanders

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lodging in basecamp
Included: Entrance fee to the Chimborazo Reserve
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Private transportation
Included: Mountain equipment
Included: ASEGUIM mountain guide (1 guide for every 2 climbers)

Not included

Not included: Trekking poles (available for rent 5 USD/day)
Not included: Waterproof jacket (available for rent for 5 USD/day)
Not included: Backpack (available for rent Large: 5 USD/day - Small: 3 USD/day)
Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 · DAY 1 Riobamba - Chimborazo Reserve - Carrel Refuge

Riobamba

one hour

Difficulty: high

Elevation: 4.800 meters

The guide will meet us at the Riobamba office at 10 a.m. Once everyone is gathered, we’ll load the gear into the 4x4 and drive about an hour to the Chimborazo Reserve. Get ready to take in the stunning views this area has to offer.
Stop 2

12 hours Admission included

We’ll continue along the road to the Carrel Refuge, situated at 4,850 meters above sea level. There, we’ll spend the afternoon acclimating and getting ready for the Chimborazo climb. Our guide will also provide a briefing covering the route, safety guidelines, and rope-climbing techniques. After that, it’s time for dinner, rest, and preparation for the climb!

Carrel Refuge (or basecamp if closed)

Day 2 · DAY 2 - Chimborazo summit.

Stop 1

7 hours

After a few hours of rest, it’s time to begin the climb to Veintimilla Summit. We’ll start at 10:30 p.m. since it’s safer, and we’ll face rocky, snowy, and icy terrain all the way up to the El Castillo rock formation at 5,350 meters.

The climb follows the glacier ridge, featuring steep slopes between 30 and 40 degrees, with some icy sections reaching up to 45 degrees. After about 7 hours of climbing, we’ll reach the Veintimilla summit. Goal accomplished!
Mount Chimborazo

2 hours

Once we arrive, if we still have the energy and motivation—and the weather cooperates—we can continue climbing to the summit of Chimborazo volcano.

After about one more hour of climbing, we’ll reach the Whymper Summit at 6,263 meters, the point on Earth’s surface farthest from its center!
Riobamba

4 hours

We’ll take in the amazing views of the Ecuadorian sky, and when we’re ready, we’ll start the 3 to 4-hour descent back to the Carrel Refuge. Once there, the 4x4 will be waiting to drive us back to Riobamba. After two intense days, our Chimborazo climb will come to an end.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The local guide will meet you at Romero y Cordero Street at Riobamba

End point

The local guide will meet you at Romero y Cordero Street at Riobamba

Using your ticket

These are the contact details of the local agency:

Julio Verne Travel

+ 59 3032300566 / Whastapp +59 3994167350

Remigio Romero Lt9 y Ricardo Dezcalci

The day before the tour starts in the afternoon we will be waiting for you at our offices in Riobamba ( https://g.page/julio-verne-travel-riobamba?share) for a briefing and to try on the mountain equipment that you will use during the ascent. If you have selected the extra transfer from Quito, the guide will pick you up at the agreed meeting point the same day you start the tour. Remember that it is imperative that you acclimatize well before starting the ascent and spend at least one week in the Andes at altitudes over 2800 m. before starting the tour. If you have not acclimatized properly and the guide does not consider it safe, you will return to the start of the route without reaching the summit. If you have any questions or need us to help you prepare your acclimatization, please contact us by phone + 59 3032300566, Whatsapp +59 3994167350 or at [email protected].

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Previous ice hiking experience is required.
In order to complete the ascent safely and avoid suffering from altitude sickness and the risks that this entails, it is essential that you acclimatize well before starting the ascent.
Not recommended for hikers with no experience in ice hiking (using ice axe and crampons)