RESERVA GEOBOTÁNICA PULULAHUA
Difficulty:
Altitude: 3356m / 11010ft
Distance: 5km
Duration: 1 day
Date: All year
Pululahua is a calm and peaceful space, characterized by its clouds loaded with humidity on the Pacific coast. Likewise, it is the only reserve protected under the category of ¨Geobotanical Reserve¨. In addition, the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is known for its great variety of flora that thrives in the ravines. Hiking in the Pululahua geobotanical reserve is known for its Pululahua volcano that allows you to have trails with diverse ecosystems from a cloud forest to the páramo of the Andes. These trails have already been occupied for approximately 1000 years by the inhabitants of this region. ¨El Chivo¨ is called thanks to some aligned stones that give the shape of a dome in the center of the interior of the Pululahua volcano between El Chivo and Podoña; this formation indicates the position of the sun at the Solstice of December 21. The Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is ideal for feeling the energy that comes from within the volcano in each piece of land, rock and water that surrounds it.
DAY 1: Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Altitude: 3 356m/ 11010 ft
We will pick you up from the hotel or place of stay of your choice at 07:00 am where we will have a trip of approximately 1h30 until entering Moraspungo. Inside the parking lot we will give some brief safety instructions and we will register inside the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve; we will remain in a viewpoint that will allow us to contemplate the biodiversity of this reserve; then we will start the walk. The Pululahua Volcano Trek is a short trek that is intended to go along a path that you will find a large part of the flora in its ravines; from the viewpoint towards the lower part of the Pululahua volcano 2450 masl that will take us approximately 30 minutes of walking. We will choose to go by the ¨Sendero del Chivo¨ which is characterized by being a pre-montane forest, in which part of the route there is an ascent with inclination until reaching the summit of this mountain, in which we can enjoy the lunch box and share. During the journey we can take the necessary photographs and if necessary some breaks in case you feel fatigued. Once this trekking is finished, the transport will be waiting for us at the viewpoint to return to Quito so that you can be in your place of stay.
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT (INCLUDED):
Helmet.
harness.
Shared equipment (rope, carabiners, cords, ascent and descent equipment).
PERSONAL CLOTHING (NOT INCLUDED):
Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• First layer: Diver and dryfit pants (lycra type, fast drying).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants.
• An extra diver or sweater (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Preferably thick gloves.
• Factor 4 glasses (with UV protection).
• Buff or thermal hat.
• Thick socks.
• Sunscreen.
In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing or equipment, 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 4 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ Necessary mountain equipment (specified above)
✓ Lunch on the way down on the day of the ascent.
✓ Take all of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff 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 Air 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.
For more details about prices, please contact us to give you a complete and full price. This will depend on the number of people and your plans.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the 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 2 people and a maximum of 24 are required to make the ascent. For cost information please CONTACT US.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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 problem. 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.
Altitude: 3356m / 11010ft
Distance: 5km
Duration: 1 day
Date: All year
Pululahua is a calm and peaceful space, characterized by its clouds loaded with humidity on the Pacific coast. Likewise, it is the only reserve protected under the category of ¨Geobotanical Reserve¨. In addition, the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is known for its great variety of flora that thrives in the ravines. Hiking in the Pululahua geobotanical reserve is known for its Pululahua volcano that allows you to have trails with diverse ecosystems from a cloud forest to the páramo of the Andes. These trails have already been occupied for approximately 1000 years by the inhabitants of this region. ¨El Chivo¨ is called thanks to some aligned stones that give the shape of a dome in the center of the interior of the Pululahua volcano between El Chivo and Podoña; this formation indicates the position of the sun at the Solstice of December 21. The Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is ideal for feeling the energy that comes from within the volcano in each piece of land, rock and water that surrounds it.
DAY 1: Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Altitude: 3 356m/ 11010 ft
We will pick you up from the hotel or place of stay of your choice at 07:00 am where we will have a trip of approximately 1h30 until entering Moraspungo. Inside the parking lot we will give some brief safety instructions and we will register inside the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve; we will remain in a viewpoint that will allow us to contemplate the biodiversity of this reserve; then we will start the walk. The Pululahua Volcano Trek is a short trek that is intended to go along a path that you will find a large part of the flora in its ravines; from the viewpoint towards the lower part of the Pululahua volcano 2450 masl that will take us approximately 30 minutes of walking. We will choose to go by the ¨Sendero del Chivo¨ which is characterized by being a pre-montane forest, in which part of the route there is an ascent with inclination until reaching the summit of this mountain, in which we can enjoy the lunch box and share. During the journey we can take the necessary photographs and if necessary some breaks in case you feel fatigued. Once this trekking is finished, the transport will be waiting for us at the viewpoint to return to Quito so that you can be in your place of stay.
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT (INCLUDED):
Helmet.
harness.
Shared equipment (rope, carabiners, cords, ascent and descent equipment).
PERSONAL CLOTHING (NOT INCLUDED):
Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• First layer: Diver and dryfit pants (lycra type, fast drying).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants.
• An extra diver or sweater (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Preferably thick gloves.
• Factor 4 glasses (with UV protection).
• Buff or thermal hat.
• Thick socks.
• Sunscreen.
In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing or equipment, 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 4 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ Necessary mountain equipment (specified above)
✓ Lunch on the way down on the day of the ascent.
✓ Take all of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff 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 Air 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.
For more details about prices, please contact us to give you a complete and full price. This will depend on the number of people and your plans.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the 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 2 people and a maximum of 24 are required to make the ascent. For cost information please CONTACT US.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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 problem. 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.
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