Cotopaxi Acclimatization 7 Day

This acclimatization program is designed to prepare & instruct people in high altitude mountain climbing from 4000m till 6000m. With the assistance of a qualified and bilingual guide, this acclimatization program increases the fitness of climbers in order for the passenger to get in a better shape ending on successful climbs. On these 7 days you will reach the summit of 4 most known Ecuadorian volcanoes, including Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the whole world! These climb offers spectacular views of Ecuador & Volcanoes Avenue. If do not have experience, these package is perfect for you, making you gain the necessary ability & skills to climb some of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: PASOCHOA

• Pick up at 7:00am
• Transfer to Pasochoa volcano
• Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
• Begin ascent
• Lunch
• Reach summit
• Transfer to lodge

DAY 2: CORAZON

• Pick up at 7:00am
• Transfer to Corazon
• Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
• Begin ascent
• Lunch
• Reach summit
• Return to lodge

DAY 3: NORTHERN ILINIZAS

• Pick up at 7:00am
• Transfer to Northern Ilinizas
• Begin ascent
• Lunch
• Reach the summit
• Return to Quito

DAY 4: RESTING DAY

• Rest day in lodge

DAY 5: RECOGNITION DAY

• Travel to Cotopaxi National Park Area
• Recognition day

DAY 6: COTOPAXI

• Arrive & enter Cotopaxi National Park (4500m) followed by lunch at the refuge
• Equipment check followed by practice on glaciers (depends on weather)
• Final preparations
• Sleep at refuge

DAY 7: COTOPAXI

• Wake up & begin climbing.
• Reach summit
• Return to refuge followed by departure to Quito.
  

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Transportation from Quito to all volcanoes and way back
• Professional Bilingual Guide
• Climbing equipment (polar pants & jacket, waterproof jacket & pants, plastic climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, gators, outside gloves)
• Box Lunch on all days, Dinner at Cotopaxi refugee

NOT INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• Park entrance fees
• Sleeping Bag
• Tips
• Head Lamp

NECESSARY EQUIPEMENT:

• Sleeping bag
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Big & Small back pack
• Inside Polar Gloves
• Wool Hat
• Extra Water
• Sun Cream
• Extra Energy Drinks & Snacks
• Clock

PASOCHOA

Physical Level:	low
Technical Level:	low
Maximum Elevation:	4.200 m / 13.779 ft
Minimum Elevation:	3.300 m / 10.826 ft
Terrain:	Sandpit, rock

CORAZÓN

Physical Level:	Average
Technical Level:	Low-Average
Maximum elevation:	(4788 m. / 15.709 ft.)
Minimum elevation:	(3.100 m / 10.170 ft
Terrain:	Medium grass prairie, rock

NORTHERN ILINIZA

Physical Level:	average
Technical Level:	Low-Average
Maximum Elevation:	(4788 m. / 15.709 ft.)
Minimum Elevation:	(3.100 m / 10.170 ft)
Terrain:	Medium grass prairie, rock

COTOPAXI

Physical Level:	average-high
Technical Level:	average-high
Maximum Elevation:	5.897 m / 19.347 ft
Minimum Elevation:	4.600 m / 15.091 ft
Terrain:	Sandpit, snow, ice