Chimborazo Summit in 2 days from Riobamba

The Chimborazo Volcano with its 6268 meters is the highest mountain in Ecuador. If you already feel acclimatized and believe you have the ability to take on this challenge, accompany us to the summit of this great volcano full of history, let's try it and enjoy this beautiful experience!

Highlights

Transportation included throughout the trip
Beautiful views of the Chimborazo Volcano
Observation of vicuñas in the “Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve” National Park
Free day for acclimatization and night included in the Carrel Refuge
Breakfast and dinner included at the refuge, vegetarian option
Optional: you could choose to sleep in the high camp at 5300 meters.
Climb to the Chimborazo Whymper Summit at 6268 meters
Professional and personalized attention by our ASEGUIM certified guides

$330.00

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Private Tour

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Price per person in group of 2 to 4: $330,00

Price per person in group of 5 to 9: $320,00

Price per person for 10 or more: $287,00

Select your date

Availability

All Year

Departs From

Riobamba

Duration

2 days

Hiking per day

10 hours

Level

Hard

Categories: Central South Sierra, Mountaineering, Multiday tours, Private Tags: Chimborazo Volcano, Nature Tours

Description

Day 1: We will transfer in the morning from Riobamba to the Chimborazo Carrel Refuge (4800 meters).

Free day for rest and acclimatization. Optionally, we offer the possibility of spending this night in the high camp at 5300 meters, additional value of US 60 per person, also with dinner and breakfast included.

Sleep in the Carrel Refuge with dinner and breakfast included

Day 2: Chimborazo Summit (6268 meters)

We will leave at midnight towards the Whymper Summit where we hope to arrive around 8am. The activity will be led by our certified guides. We will return to the refuge where we will have breakfast and after a rest we will head towards Riobamba at noon. It’s estimated to arrive in Riobamba between 1 and 2pm.

End of our services

Equipment

40 - 60 liter backpack
High mountain boots
3 layers of upper clothing and at least 2 lower
Third layer: Waterproof and breathable sweater and pants
Waterproof gloves (better 2 layers)
Polar hat and buff to protect head and neck
Gaiters
Approved helmet
Harness
2 safety carabiners

Ice axe
Crampons already regulated with the boots
Spare clothes and shoes
Sleeping bag
Sunscreen
Sunglasses with UV protection
Toilet paper
2 liters of water or hydration drink
Food for the summit day

Doesn't Include

Food and drinks (those not specified in the itinerary)
Personal equipment

Travel insurance
Tips

Includes

Transport
Certified mountain guide

Food and drink (specified in the itinerary)

Additional

Covid requirements

Operator

Ecuventure