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The ascent departs from the “Jose Rivas” refuge at 4,800m and climbs through a mixture of volcanic, snow and glacier to the summit(5,897mosl). The climb is not classified as technical but a specialized climbing guide is needed and does not require previous experience but acclimatization and good physical condition is needed.

Cost: $ 250 USD

The Quilotoa is a Volcano crater that remains active with a beautiful lake inside the crater, at 3.800 mosl surrounded by local indigenes communities. On the drive to the Quilotoa we will pass by many indigenous towns and farmlands like Saquisili that has an Indian market on Thursdays only and Pujili on Sundays, once in the crater follows a steep hike down to the lake shore.

From:  $60 USD ( In larger groups)

Climb the Andes Mountains in Ecuador. Prepare to climb the highest active volcano of the world, the Cotopaxi, as the culmination of an intense process of acclimatisation that should begin at home.Trekking some of the most beautiful and physically demanding Andean Valleys. 

Season: Year round
Area: Ilinizas.  

• It is an intense hike and climb to a high mountain. 
• You should be in very good shape and have some acclimatization first.
• You climb from 3900 to 5125 m in around 6-7 hours. 
• You should feel comfortable climbing in steep hills using hands and feet.

Season: Year round
Area: Imbabura, Northern Ecuador.  

• Beautiful hike around a volcanic lake with two islands in the middle. 
• It is a 4 hours hike at 3500 meters of altitude.
• Great views of the lake, the farmlands and Mount Cotacachi.