Chimborazo Summit - 2 Days Private Tour
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About This Tour in Riobamba
Why Visit Riobamba?
Riobamba, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Riobamba provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Riobamba
You can reach Riobamba, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- ASEGUIM mountain guide (1 guide for every 2 climbers)
- Private transportation
- Dinner
- Lodging in basecamp
- Breakfast
- Entrance fee to the Chimborazo Reserve
- Mountain equipment
What's Not Included
- Trekking poles (available for rent 5 USD/day)
- Waterproof jacket (available for rent for 5 USD/day)
- Backpack (available for rent Large: 5 USD/day - Small: 3 USD/day)
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Previous ice hiking experience is required.
- In order to complete the ascent safely and avoid suffering from altitude sickness and the risks that this entails, it is essential that you acclimatize well before starting the ascent.
- Not recommended for hikers with no experience in ice hiking (using ice axe and crampons)
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The local guide will meet you at Romero y Cordero Street at Riobamba
End Point
The local guide will meet you at Romero y Cordero Street at Riobamba
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
DAY 1 Riobamba - Chimborazo Reserve - Carrel Refuge
Difficulty: high Elevation: 4 1 hour
Difficulty: high Elevation: 4.800 meters The guide will meet us at the Riobamba office at 10 a.m. Once everyone is gathered, we’ll load the gear into the 4x4 and drive about an hour to the Chimborazo Reserve. Get ready to take in the stunning views this area has to offer.
We’ll continue along the road to the Carrel... 12 hours
We’ll continue along the road to the Carrel Refuge, situated at 4,850 meters above sea level. There, we’ll spend the afternoon acclimating and getting ready for the Chimborazo climb. Our guide will also provide a briefing covering the route, safety guidelines, and rope-climbing techniques. After that, it’s time for dinner, rest, and preparation for the climb!
DAY 2 - Chimborazo summit.
After a few hours of rest, it’s time to begin the climb to Veintimilla Summit 7 hours
After a few hours of rest, it’s time to begin the climb to Veintimilla Summit. We’ll start at 10:30 p.m. since it’s safer, and we’ll face rocky, snowy, and icy terrain all the way up to the El Castillo rock formation at 5,350 meters. The climb follows the glacier ridge, featuring steep slopes between 30 and 40 degrees, with some icy sections reaching up to 45 degrees. After about 7 hours of climbing, we’ll reach the Veintimilla summit. Goal accomplished!
Once we arrive, if we still have the... 2 hours
Once we arrive, if we still have the energy and motivation—and the weather cooperates—we can continue climbing to the summit of Chimborazo volcano. After about one more hour of climbing, we’ll reach the Whymper Summit at 6,263 meters, the point on Earth’s surface farthest from its center!
We’ll take in the amazing views of the... 4 hours
We’ll take in the amazing views of the Ecuadorian sky, and when we’re ready, we’ll start the 3 to 4-hour descent back to the Carrel Refuge. Once there, the 4x4 will be waiting to drive us back to Riobamba. After two intense days, our Chimborazo climb will come to an end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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