CLIMBING ANTISANA
VOLCANO IN ECUADOR

Altitude: 5704m / 18713ft

Distance: 9km / 5.5mi

Duration: 2 days

Date: All Year

Climbing Antisana Volcano in Ecuador is one of the most rewarding experiences in mountaineering. It is the fourth highest mountain in Ecuador with 5704m (18713ft) after Chimborazo (6268m – 20564ft), Cotopaxi (5897m – 19348ft) and Cayambe (5790m – 18996ft). It is located between the provinces of Napo and Pichincha in the ‘Antisana Ecological Reserve’ in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, 53km/33mi east of Quito. This mountain is intended for the conservation of biological biodiversity and is one of the main sources of drinking water for the city of Quito and other surrounding towns. For climbing Antisana volcano in Ecuador you do not need previous technical experience, but it is important to be in good physical condition and have acclimatization at altitude (above 4000m – 5000m).

Climbing Antisana volcano in Ecuador offers incredible views, its giant cracks and glaciers will make you stand in awe, as will the incredible sunrises with the city of Quito illuminated in the background. You can also see neighboring volcanoes such as Cayambe, Cotopaxi, Corazón, Chimborazo and many more. Climbing Antisana volcano is very popular among backpackers, experienced mountaineers and adventurous people who want to live this unique experience. This climb for safety is done at night and every two passengers will have a certified mountain guide. If you travel alone, the ascent will be carried out only by the certified guide with the passenger. Come to live the most rewarding experience climbing Antisana volcano in Ecuador.

DAY 1: Arrival to Antisana’s Base Camp

Altitude: 4500m/14763ft

We will pick you up from the hotel of your choice at 10h00 in our private transport. We will have a trip of an hour and a half until we reach Pintag where we will have our lunch. After another 45 minutes we will arrive at the Antisana Ecological Reserve where we will make the registration and after another hour on a 4×4 road with amazing landscapes, we will arrive at the camping area where we will set up our camp and give some brief safety instructions just before for dinner. We will have a delicious dinner around 17h00 and then we will prepare our things for climbing Antisana volcano. We will sleep from 18h30 to approximately 23h30. We will get up before midnight to finish getting dressed, have some tea and start our climb to the summit.

DAY 2: Climbing Antisana volcano in Ecuador

Altitude: 5704m/18713ft

This is our day! We will be climbing Antisana volcano in Ecuador. Our ascent begins at 00h30 where a walk of approximately 6 hours awaits us to the summit. Around 06h30, just with sunrise, we will be reaching the summit of this majestic volcano where we will be able to appreciate its incredible landscapes and neighboring volcanoes such as Cayambe, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Sincholagua and many more. After approximately 30 minutes at the summit, depending on the weather conditions, we will begin the descent that will take us about 3 hours. We will arrive at the base camp again where we will have a delicious breakfast and then we will prepare our things to start our return to the city of Quito in our private transport where we will finally leave you at your hotel or place of your chocie.

MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT (INCLUDED):

• Helmet.
• Harness.
• Mountaineering Boots.
• Crampons.
• Ice Axe.
• Shared Equipment (rope, carabiners, cord). 

CLOTHING REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED): 

Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• Base layer: Thermal clothing for body and pants (usually made of synthetic material).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (goose down, fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants.
• An extra thermal or jacket (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Thin and thick gloves.
• Factor 4 sunglasses (with UV protection).
• Buff or thermal hat.
• Thin and thick socks.
• Sunscreen.  

In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing, Mauna Expeditions can provide you with the rental or sale of said accessories.

The services included in the cost of the program are:

✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the ascent with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 2 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the 2 days of tour.
✓ Entry Permits. 
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ Mountain equipment (specified above).
✓ Camping & cooking equipment (tents, camping stove, camping pots and pans, etc…) with meals included (dinner & breakfast).
✓ Thermo of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the ascent.

The following services are NOT included in the cost of the program:

X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Airplane tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips. 

1 person: 
2 people: 
3-5 people: 
6-10 people: 
11-24 people:

To book a tour and set prices depending on the number of adventurers coming, please contact us CONTACT US.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM

To book the ‘Climbing Antisana Volcano in Ecuador’ tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.

The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days from the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.

COSTS

Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 24 people are required to make the ascent. For costs information please CONTACT US.

RECOMENDATIONS

Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart condition. The level of difficulty of the program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.