Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Optional Activities
- City exploration of Quito
Landmarks Cotopaxi Pichincha Illiniza - Day 2
Quito Colonial District - Mitad del Mundo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascent of Panecillo (3,000m) with views of Virgen de Quito statue
- Market visit at Panecillo
- Guided tour of colonial old town including Plaza de Independencia
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Casa de Sucre
- Visit to Iglesia San Augustin
- Visit to Mitad del Mundo (equator monument)
Landmarks Panecillo Virgen de Quito Plaza de Independencia Quito Cathedral Casa de Sucre Iglesia San Augustin Mitad del Mundo - Day 3
Laguna Cuicocha
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Otavalo indigenous market
- Hiking around Laguna Cuicocha crater lake
- Views of Cotocachi volcano
- Visit to picnic zone at Laguna Cuicocha
Optional Activities
- Organized boat tours around the islands (Isla Theodoro Wolf and Isla Yerovi)
- Dining at local restaurant for fresh trout
Landmarks Otavalo Market Laguna Cuicocha Isla Theodoro Wolf Isla Yerovi Cotocachi Reserva Ecologica Cotocachi y Cayapas - Day 4
Vulkan Fuya Fuya
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascent of Vulkan Fuya Fuya (4,293m)
- Views from summit
- Partial circumnavigation of Laguna Mojanda
- Viewing of Jana Urku rock formations
Landmarks Fuya Fuya Laguna Mojanda Jana Urku - Day 5
Taita Imbabura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascent of Taita Imbabura (4,682m)
- Views over Ibarra from summit
- Guided route navigation
Landmarks Taita Imbabura Ibarra La Esperanza Cotocachi - Day 6
Rest Day in La Esperanza
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Optional guided walks through fields near La Esperanza
Optional Activities
- Visit to thermal baths near Ibarra
Landmarks La Esperanza Ibarra - Day 7
Pasochoa
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascent of Pasochoa (4,200m)
- Cloud forest hiking in Pasochoa National Park
- Views of Cotopaxi and Sincholagua volcanoes
- Views over Quito
Landmarks Pasochoa Pasochoa National Park Cotopaxi Sincholagua - Day 8
Rucu Pichincha
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car (Teleferico) ride to mid-mountain station
- Ascent of Rucu Pichincha
- Views of Quito from the summit and walking route
- Views of colorful rock formations
Landmarks Rucu Pichincha Teleferico - Day 9
Journey to Refugio Nuevos Horizontes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD vehicle transport to high altitude
- Hiking to Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (4,700m)
- Overnight stay at mountain refuge
Landmarks Illiniza Norte Refugio Nuevos Horizontes - Day 10
Illiniza Norte Summit (Paso de la Muerte)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Ascent of Illiniza Norte (5,116m) north summit
- Navigation of Paso de la Muerte
- Guided climbing with rope protection
- Descent to Refugio Nuevos Horizontes
- Return drive to Quito
Landmarks Illiniza Norte La Ensillada Paso de la Muerte Refugio Nuevos Horizontes - Day 11
Rest Day in Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Equipment preparation and testing at local partner agency
- Shoe and crampon fitting
Optional Activities
- Shopping and exploration of Avenida Amazonas
- Exploration of Quito's northern districts
Landmarks Avenida Amazonas Quito - Day 12
Refugio Jose Ribas
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- National park entrance and vehicle transport through Cotopaxi National Park
- 4WD vehicle access to 4,400m parking area
- Hiking to Refugio Jose Ribas (4,800m)
- Evening stay at mountain refuge
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of volcanic rock formations around refuge
Landmarks Cotopaxi Cotopaxi National Park Refugio Jose Ribas Machachi - Day 13
Cotopaxi Summit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi summit (5,895m) ascent via ice fields and snow slopes
- Guided rope work and ice climbing
- Return descent with 4WD vehicle back to Quito
Landmarks Cotopaxi - Day 14
Rest Day in Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Refugio Whymper
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD vehicle transport to Refugio Whymper (5,000m+)
- Acclimatization hike
- Evening stay at mountain refuge
Landmarks Chimborazo Refugio Whymper 
- Day 16
Chimborazo Summit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Chimborazo summit (6,268m) ascent via ice fields and snow slopes
- Guided ice climbing with crevasse rescue capability
- Return descent with 4WD vehicle back to Quito
Landmarks Chimborazo Refugio Whymper - Day 17
Reserve Day
