Summit Cotopaxi (5,897 m), Ecuador’s iconic active volcano, on a guided two-day, one-night glacier expedition from Quito.
✅ Itinerary:
- Day 1: Drive to Cotopaxi National Park’s north entrance → Hike to José Rivas Refuge (4,864 m) → Glacier skills briefing → Early dinner and rest.
- Day 2: Midnight summit push (approximately 6–7 hours) → Sunrise at the crater rim → Descend to the refuge → Return to Quito.
✅ What’s Included:
- ASEGUIM/UIAGM guide (2 climbers per guide)
- Technical climbing gear
- Refuge stay with dinner and breakfast
- 4×4 transport
✅ Not Included:
- Tips and personal expenses
- Mountain meals
✅ Requirements:
- Previous ice-climbing experience
- Excellent physical condition and prior acclimatization
- Mandatory rescue insurance
Expedition Price Options (USD)
- 2 climbers: US$380 per person
- 1 climber: US$550 per person
DEPARTURES:
Every day by reservation.
MEETING POINTS (Quito)
Hotel pickup; confirm your pickup details when booking.
Gear List
Review the Gear List before your climb.