TUNGURAHUA'S SUMMIT CLIMB
Difficulty:
Altitud: 5023m / 16479ft
Distancia: 10km / 6mi
Duración: 2 días
Fecha: Todo el año
El ascenso a la cima del volcán Tungurahua es una de las expediciones más populares en Ecuador. Es la novena montaña más alta del Ecuador con 5023m (16479ft). Se encuentra ubicada a 16km/10mi al suroeste de Baños de Agua Santa. Esta montaña ofrece un ascenso sin igual y algo empinado. Para ascender a esta montaña no se necesita experiencia técnica previa, pero si es importante estar en buena condición física y tener aclimatación en altura (sobre los 4000mm).
La cumbre del Tungurahua ofrece vistas increíbles, su gigante cráter y fumarolas harán que te quedes asombrado, al igual que los increíbles amaneceres con vistas al Parque Nacional Llanganates y su principal montaña el Cerro Hermoso. También se pueden avistar los volcanes vecinos tales como el Chimborazo, Carihuairazo, Cotopaxi, Altar y muchas más. El ascenso es muy popular entre los mochileros, montañistas experimentados y personas aventureras que quiera vivir esta experiencia sin igual.
El ascenso por seguridad se lo realiza en la noche y cada dos pasajeros tendrán un guía certificado ASEGUIM/UIAGM. Si se viaja en solitario, el ascenso se realizará solamente el guía certificado con el pasajero. Anímate a vivir esta hermosa experiencia junto a nosotros y alcanzar la cumbre más famosa de todo el Ecuador.
DÍA 1: Ascenso al refugio del Tungurahua
Altura: 4500m/14763ft
Les recogeremos del hotel de su preferencia a las 09h00 en nuestro transporte privado. Tendremos un viaje de tres horas hasta llegar a Baños donde tendremos un almuerzo (incluido). Luego de otros 45 minutos llegaremos a la Reserva Nacional donde haremos el registro de ingreso. Después de dos horas de ascenso con paisajes asombrosos, llegaremos al refugio del Tungurahua donde nos acomodaremos en nuestros lugares y procederemos a disfrutar del paisaje y dar unas breves instrucciones de seguridad justo antes de cenar. Tendremos una deliciosa cena alrededor de las 17h30 y luego prepararemos nuestras cosas para el ascenso. Dormiremos a las 19h00 aproximadamente.
DÍA 2: Ascenso al volcán Tungurahua
Altura: 5704m/18713ft
Nos levantaremos a la 01h00 para terminar de vestirnos, tomar algo de té y empezar el ascenso hacia la cumbre. Nuestro ascenso inicia a las 02h00 donde nos espera una caminata de aproximadamente 4 horas y media hasta la cumbre. Alrededor de las 06h30 justo con el amanecer, estaremos llegando a la cima de este majestuoso volcán activo donde podremos apreciar su gran cráter y los volcanes vecinos tales como el Altar, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Carihuairazo y muchos más. Después de 30 minutos en la cumbre aproximadamente, dependiendo las condiciones climáticas, empezaremos el descenso que nos tomará aproximadamente 2 horas y media. Llegaremos al refugio nuevamente donde tendremos un delicioso desayuno y luego alistaremos nuestras cosas para iniciar nuestro descenso hacia el ingreso de la Reserva donde nos estará esperando nuestro transporte privado para el retorno a la ciudad de Quito donde les dejaremos finalmente en su hotel de preferencia.
EQUIPO DE MONTAÑA (INCLUIDO):
- Casco.
- Arnés.
- Equipo compartido (cuerda, mosquetones, cordinos, equipo de ascenso y descenso).
VESTIMENTA PERSONAL (NO INCLUIDO):
Tres capas de vestimenta para las piernas y el torso:
• Primera capa: Buzo y pantalón dryfit (tipo licra, secado rápido).
• Segunda capa: Chaqueta y pantalón abrigado preferiblemente repelente al agua (Tipo fleece o polar).
• Tercera capa: Chaqueta y pantalón impermeable.
• Un buzo o chompa extra (en caso de extremo frio).
• Mochila entre 25L y 35L.
• Guantes preferiblemente gruesos.
• Gafas factor 4 (con protección UV).
• Buff o gorro térmico.
• Medias gruesas.
• Protector solar.
En caso de no tener algo de la lista de vestimenta personal o equipo, Mauna Expeditions les podrá facilitar con el alquiler o venta de dichos accesorios.
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 Tungurahua’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: CONTACT US.
2 people: CONTACT US.
3-5 people: CONTACT US.
6-10 people: CONTACT US.
11-24 people: CONTACT US.
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 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.
Altitude: 5021m / 16473ft
Distance: 10km / 6mi
Duration: 2 days
Date: All Year
Tungurahua’s summit climb is one of the most popular expeditions in Ecuador. It is the ninth highest mountain in Ecuador with 5021m (16473ft). It is located 16km/10mi southwest of Baños de Agua Santa. This mountain offers an unparalleled and somewhat steep ascent. To climb this mountain you do not need previous technical experience, but it is important to be in good physical condition and have acclimatization at altitude (over 4000mm).
Tungurahua’s summit offers incredible views, its giant crater and fumaroles will make you astonished, as well as the incredible sunrises with views of the Llanganates National Park and its main mountain, Cerro Hermoso. You can also see the giant neighboring volcanoes such as Chimborazo, Carihuairazo, Cotopaxi, Altar and many more. This climb is very popular among backpackers, experienced mountaineers and adventurous people who want to live an experience like no other.
The ascent for safety is done at night and every two passengers will have an ASEGUIM/UIAGM certified guide. If you travel alone, the ascent will be carried out only by the certified guide with the passenger. Come to live this beautiful experience with us and reach one of the most famous summits in all of Ecuador.
DAY 1: Hike to the Tungurahua’s refuge
Altitude: 3800m/12467ft
We will pick you up from your hotel or place of your preference at 09h00 in our private transport. We will have a three hour trip until we reach Baños where we will have lunch. After another 45 minutes we will arrive at the entrance of the park where we will register. Here, we will start our climb and after two hours of ascent with amazing landscapes, we will arrive at the Tungurahua refuge where we will settle in our places and proceed to enjoy the landscape and give some brief safety instructions just before dinner. We will have a delicious dinner around 17h30 and then we will prepare our things for the ascent. We will sleep at approximately 19h00.
DAY 2: Tungurahua’s Summit Climb
Altitude: 5021m/16473ft
We will get up at 01h00 to finish getting dressed, have some tea and begin the ascent to the summit. Our climb begins at 02h00 where a walk of approximately 4 and a half hours awaits us to the summit. Around 06h30, just with sunrise, we will be reaching the top of this majestic active volcano where we will be able to appreciate its large crater and neighboring volcanoes such as Altar, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Carihuairazo and many more. After approximately 30 minutes at the summit, depending on the weather conditions, we will begin the descent that will take us approximately 2 and a half hours. We will arrive at the refuge again where we will have a delicious breakfast and then we will get our things to begin our descent towards the entrance of the reserve where our private transport will be waiting for us to return to the city of Quito 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 Tungurahua’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: CONTACT US.
2 people: CONTACT US.
3-5 people: CONTACT US.
6-10 people: CONTACT US.
11-24 people: CONTACT US.
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 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.
BOOK YOUR CLIMB
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