Ilinizas Trek / Hike 1 Day

Ilinizas is an ancient volcano located south of Quito that splits into two different picks; this occurred about 5000 years ago. This tour climbs the northern pick, reaching an altitude of 5126m / 16.817 ft. Northern Ilinizas is a moderate trek followed by a exhilarating but easy climb to reach the top. If you are willing to climb Cotopaxi, this is a great tour for acclimatization.
This trek / climb takes approximately 6 hours reaching the mentioned height of 5126m/ 16.817 ft. It is important that you are prepared for this kind of altitude so we highly recommend to be acclimatized around an altitude of at least 3000m / 9842 ft..
The weather on Ilinizas is unpredictable so you must be prepared with warm clothing.

Physical Level:	laverage
Technical Level:	average
Maximum Elevation:	5.126 m / 16.817 ft
Minimum Elevation:	3.900 m / 12.795 ft
Terrain:	Medium grass, sandpit, rock, snow

ITINERARY:

• Pick up at 07:00am
• Transfer to Northern Ilinizas
• Begin ascent
• Lunch
• Reach the summit
• Return to Quito

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Transportation from Quito to Ilinizas and way back
• Bilingual Guide
• Box Lunch

NOT INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Park entrance fee (5 USD)
• Tips

NECESSARY EQUIPEMENT:

• Warm Clothing
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Hiking Shoes
• Gloves
• Waterproof Jacket
• Sun Cream
• Cotton Pants
• Walking Sticks (OPTIONAL)

TIPS FOR A SUCCESFUL TOUR:

• Hydrate at least one day before this tour
• Sleep well the night before
• Do not drink alcohol at least two days before
• Bring some snacks: energy bars, chocolate and water