You will be staying in Hotel Sheraton or similar on double occupancy basis

You will be staying in Hotel San Luis or similar on double occupancy basis

You will be staying in base camp Cayambe in double occupancy basis

Climb the third highest mountain in Ecuador (after Chimborazo and Cotopaxi), and the highest point on the surface of the Earth through which the Equator directly passes

Welcome to Quito! The largest, best-preserved colonial city of America - declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is considered the Cultural Capital of South America and is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano. 
Meals: None

Quito arrival day

Pasochoa is an old and extinct volcano, which because of the interesting process of eruption, the last activity makes a crater where now you can see the Andean forest, one of the last remnant forests in the area, around the area is full of farms. 
Pasochoa is part of SNAP (Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas) National System of Protected Areas, the diversity of animals and vegetation creates a beautiful wildlife sanctuary.
You will be picked up at approximately 6:00 am and you will arrive at the Santa Rita farm at 9:00 am approx. Then you will hike ~ 5 hrs to the summit of Pasochoa. You will enjoy and taste a typical lunch. before returning to Quito.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Pasochoa Summit

You’ll depart for your second acclimatization summit Ruco Pichincha at15,406 ft/4,696 m. You’ll be taking the local cable car from Quito up to the Pichincha volcano and starting your trek at 12,972 ft/3,945 m. Although it would be ideal to reach the summit of Rucu Pichincha, your main goal is to spend time in high altitude. That may or may not include reaching the top depending on weather conditions and how well your bodies are doing on the very first day of exposure to this environment. After lunch, you’ll descend back to Quito for a late afternoon panoramic tour of the old town and dinner. The night will be spent at our hotel in Quito.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Ruco Pichincha Summit

You’ll get an early start heading south along the Pan American highway. This will be your first opportunity to see the vast number of Volcanoes that dot the Ecuadorian landscape including Cotopaxi, Iliniza and Corazon. Although North Iliniza may appear small relative to Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, it is a major achievement in its own right. The climb to the top starts in the upper grasslands before connecting with the bare ridge that you’ll be following all the way to the top. you’ll be stopping for lunch at the mountain refuge just before the summit ridge. From there, it’s a combination of scrambling and trekking until you reach the top. The descent from the summit takes a different path down a rocky scree that reconnects with the grassland trail. This is a full day of trekking and usually ends after sunset. You’ll have dinner as soon as you return to Quito.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 Iliniza Norte Summit

After breakfast, you’ll head out for a fun day in Otavalo. Today, you will visit the incredible indigenous town of Otavalo. Here, admire the endless number of handicrafts from the local people. Take time to stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets, which are filled with Otavalo indigenous people wearing the traditional blue ponchos. Visit their handicraft market, with its wonderful textiles, native paintings, ceramics, jewelry, tapestries and more at bargain prices. In Otavalo, there will be enough time for shopping and cultural interaction. 
In the afternoon, you will drive to Cotacachi to witness the impressive leather goods of the town and enjoy the beauty of this small village. There will be some free time for you to explore the shops or simply relax while sipping on one of the best coffees in Ecuador in the main plaza.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Rest Day and Otavalo

Cayambe is a massive glaciated extinct volcano. It is located about 70 km Northeast of Quito and is the highest point on the surface of the earth through which the Equator directly passes. Cayambe is the third highest mountain in Ecuador. It is characterized by good climbing opportunities and impressive glaciers. With easy access from the comfortable hut Ruales Oleas Cayambe Refuge you will arrive at the shelter after about 3.5 hours of driving and rest for a couple of hours at the Refuge, until dinner time
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cayambe Summit First Day 

You will wake up at midnight, eat a light breakfast, put your gear on and start your climb around 1 am in the morning, the ascent takes about 6 to 7 hours. The route to the summit follows a safe glacier terrain to the summit. A gaping bergschrund sometimes presents a
challenge in route finding and an exciting extra obstacle. Once at the summit (18,996ft/5790 m) you will take your time for pictures of the surroundings and then you will head back to the refuge in 2 to 3 hours. At the Refuge you will rest for a while, then pack your belongings and drive back to Quito.
Meals: Breakfast

Summit Cayambe Second Day

Today your trip will end and you will have your international departures. Take with you your memories and photos and leave a piece of your heart, as you will want to return to Ecuador soon to experience more of this enchanted land. 
Meals: Breakfast 

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