
Cotopaxi (5897 m) is the highest active volcano in the world and easily recognizable due to its cone shape. It is beautifully located on the Eastern range, between the valley known as the “Avenue of the Volcanoes” and the Amazon basin.
Due to its location, on clear days the view over the neighboring valleys and volcanoes is stunning . An experience not to be missed!
In line with our philosophy, the programs described below are designed to achieve a degree of acclimatization while enjoying the climb of other summits. The goal is to be well trained and acclimatized, in order to have the best possible options during the summit bid. In this program the ascents prior to Cotopaxi are progressive and all aim to provide a good overall experience while visiting different locations.
Day 1 | Climb: Pasochoa Volcano (4164 m) |
Day 2 | Ilinizas – Nuevos Horizontes hut (4677 m) |
Day 3 | Climb North Iliniza Volcano (5126 m) |
Day 4 | Cotopaxi – Glacier training (4990 m) |
Day 5 | Climb: Cotopaxi Volcano (5897 m) |
Day 1 | Climb: Pasochoa Volcano (4164 m) |
Day 2 | Ilinizas – Nuevos Horizontes hut (4677 m) |
Day 3 | Climb: North Iliniza Volcano (5126 m) |
Day 4 | Cotopaxi – Glacier training (4990 m) |
Day 5 | Climb: Cotopaxi Volcano (5897 m) |
INCLUDED
- Local English speaking mountain guide during the entire program
- Local English speaking assistant mountain guide during the entire program from 5 PAX
- Private transportation throughout the entire program
- 1 night in shared double rooms in the Mountain lodge at Iliniza’s Park
- 1 night in shared dormitory at Iliniza’s mountain hut – Nuevos Horizontes
- 1 night in shared dormitory at Cotopaxi’s low mountain hut – Tambo-Paxi
- 1 night in shared dormitory at Cotopaxi’s high mountain hut – Jose Rivas
- Entry fee to the National parks and natural reserves
- Group common climbing equipment
- Climbing assistant guides: for Pasochoa ratio 1:5, for Iliniza ratio: 1:4 and for Cotopaxi ratio: 1:2
- Meals as specified in the day to day itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
- Domestic and international flights
- Personal porter to/from Cotopaxi’s high hut
- Personal camping and climbing equipment
- Insurance
- Tips
- Everything not mentioned in the “Included” list
CHAUPI: Huerta Sacha Mountain Hut or similar
ILINIZAS NATIONAL PARK:: Mountain Hut Nuevos Horizontes (no website)
COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK: Low Mountain Hut Tambo-Paxi or similar
COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK: High Mountain Hut Jose Rivas (no website)