CLIMBING CAYAMBE
VOLCANO IN ECUADOR

Altitude: 5790m / 18996ft

Distance: 6km / 4mi

Duration: 2 days

Date: All Year

Climbing Cayambe volcano in Ecuador is one of the most rewarding mountaineering experiences in South America. It is the third highest mountain in Ecuador with 5790m (18996ft) after the Chimborazo volcano (6268m – 20564ft) and Cotopaxi (5897m – 19348ft) and is located in the Cayambe – Coca National Park in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, 70km/ 44Mi northeast of Quito. Climbing Cayambe volcano is one of the most popular expeditions in Ecuador. This mountain is the highest point in the equatorial line and the only point with snow. For climbing Cayambe volcano, previous technical experience is NOT needed, but it is important to be in good physical condition and have acclimatization in altitude (above 4000m – 5000m).

Climbing Cayambe volcano in Ecuador offers incredible views, its giants Seracs, glaciers and cracks will make you amaze, just like the incredible sunrises with the cities of Quito and Cayambe illuminated in the background. You can also see neighboring volcanoes such as Antisana, Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, Chimborazo and many more. Climbing Cayambe volcano in Ecuador is very popular among the backpackers, experienced mountaineers and adventurous people who want to live this experience like no other. We will be at 5790m right on the equatorial line appreciating the incredible landscapes that the summit will offer us.

For security, climbing Cayambe volcano is done at night and every two passengers will have an ASEGUIM/UIAGM certified guide. If you travel alone, the ascent will only be held by the certified guide with the passenger. Come to live this beautiful experience with us and reach one of the most famous summits of all Ecuador.

DAY 1: Arrival to the Ruales Oleas Berge Refuge

Altitude: 4650m/15255ft

We will pick you up from your hotel or place of preference at 10h00 in our private transport. We will have a trip of an hour and a half until we reach the city of Cayambe where we will have our lunch. After 1 more hour in our transport we will arrive to the Cayambe – Coca National Park where we will make the registration. We will travel another hour from the entrance to the park on a road with incredible landscapes until we arrive to the Ruales Oleas Berge refuge around 14h30 where we will accommodate ourselves in our resting places and proceed to give some short security instructions just before dinner. We will have a delicious dinner around 17h00 and after that we will prepare our things and equipment for climbing Cayambe volcano. We will sleep from 18h00 to approximately 23h00. We will wake up before midnight to finish dressing, drink some tea and eat something light before starting our climb to the summit.

DAY 2: Climbing Cayambe Volcano in Ecuador

Altitude: 5790m/18996ft

This is our day! This is the day we will be climbing Cayambe volcano. Our ascent begins at 00h30 where a hike of approximately 6 hours to the summit awaits us, crossing through huge cracks and seracs. Around 06h30 just with dawn, we will reach the summit of this majestic volcano where we can appreciate its incredible glaciers and neighboring volcanoes such as the Antisana, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Imbabura 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 again at the refuge where we will have a delicious breakfast and 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 preference.

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).
✓ Night at the Cayambe’s refuge with all meals included.
✓ 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 Cayambe 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.