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CLIMBING 2 DAYS<br />
CAYAMBE<br />
The Cayambe is the third highest<br />
volcano in Ecuador with a height of<br />
5790 m above sea level. It is<br />
located in the Cayambe - Coca<br />
Ecological Reserve in the Andes<br />
Mountains, northeast of Quito.<br />
On the south side, at an altitude of<br />
4960 m it is the highest point in the<br />
world and the only covered by<br />
snow where it crosses the equator.<br />
The ascent takes between 5 and 7<br />
hours, while the decrease will be<br />
about 2 hours. The total ascent is in<br />
2 days, necessary equipment<br />
professional ice as well as the<br />
presence of a certified guide.<br />
Incluido en el paquete: guía<br />
profesional (1 guía cada 2 people),<br />
transportation from Quito to<br />
Cayambe and return 1st day lunch,<br />
dinner and breakfast at the shelter,<br />
accommodation at the shelter,<br />
special equipment mountain<br />
Not included: Transportation from<br />
/ to Quito, tips for guides.<br />
We also offer our Climbing and<br />
Glacier Course in Ecuador for<br />
people who have no experience in<br />
glacier<br />
Acclimatization recommend<br />
Packages before attempting to<br />
climb the highest volcanoes of<br />
Ecuador.<br />
Climb to this height can be very<br />
difficult, so please make sure you<br />
are well prepared. acclimatization<br />
is recommended at least 6 nights<br />
above 3000 m and climb 2 times<br />
around 5000 m in the same week.<br />
This can be achieved through an<br />
acclimatization program with We<br />
Ecuador, where you can choose<br />
itineraries 5 to 14 days. The<br />
completion of a program<br />
aclimatación le ofrecerá una<br />
probabilidad mayor para conseguir<br />
un ascenso exitoso al Cayambe.
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