Climbing to the Chimborazo

Details:

Duration: two days

Physical demand: 9/10

Location: Chimborazo Volcano

Age: Over 15 years old

Departure location: Hostel Café Tiana, Latacunga

Departure time: 10h00

Itinerary:

Day 1: From Latacunga we head to the mountain in 3 hours, we will be at the parking site (4,800 m.), we will continue the hike until we reach the Whymper refuge (5,000 m.) In 30 minutes approximately, dinner and rest.

Day 2: At midnight, the ascent begins to the summit (6,310 m.) In approximately 8 hours, and to descend to the refuge 4 hours, return to Latacunga.

Includes:

- Transportation

- Certified guide

- Shelter

- Food (dinner and breakfast)

- Clothes for high mountain (boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, helmet, lamp, backpack, warm clothes second and third skin)

Not included:

- Beverages and food not specified

- Tips and gratuities

- Batteries (AAA)

Price:

- 1 person: $600 (1 guide)

- 2 persons: $350 per person (1 guide)

- 3 people: $400 per person (2 guides)

- 4 people: $340 per person (2 guides)

Observation:

If you prefer to attack the summit from high camp (5300 m.a.s.l.) the price is $50 more than the established value.