Cotacachi Volcano 2-day climb for beginners
Join E-S Latam Adventure Guides, and climb up to the Cotacachi Volcano in this 2-day program, near Quito, in the northern Andes in Ecuador.
Andes
2 Days
All year
Description
Join me in this 2-day program and let's climb up to the majestic Cotacachi Volcano! It is located in the northern Andes in Ecuador, 65 kilometres of Quito.
Centuries of glacial action sculpted the Cotacachi Volcano and formed almost vertical slopes. Also, from its summit, we will have spectacular views. We will see the snow-capped peaks of Cotopaxi, Cayambe and the Imbabura peak.
Besides, we will visit the beautiful Cuicocha Lake. The Cotacachi Volcano erupted violently 2000 years ago, originating a big land depression that later became the Cuicocha Lake.
Also, we will be able to see the Andean flora around the lake. We will observe highland birds, native orchids and other animals. And, if we are lucky enough, we will get to see the Andean condor!
I think this is a perfect acclimatization hike if you want to warm up for a more challenging climb. And it is perfect for beginners! Besides, we will enjoy amazing views!
So contact me if you have any questions about this climb to the Cotacachi Volcano! I will be happy to guide you up there. Also, I offer a great 2-day ascent to Cayambe Volcano (5790 m)! You can check it out!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito - Lake Cuicocha - Base Camp
We will leave Quito in the morning and drive to the Cotacachi Reserve, near Lake Cuicocha. Then we will hike for about five hours around the lake and enjoy our lunch. We will then head up to our basecamp, have dinner and settle in for the night.
Day 2: Cotacachi Volcano summit (4420 m)
After an early breakfast we will start our hike to Cotacachi, with the beautiful light of the sunrise. It will take us approximately four hours to reach the summit (4,420 m). Then, we will hike down for about three hours to the trailhead. After our descent we will drive back to Quito.
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About the guide
E-S Latam Adventure Guides
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Mountain Guide
Tomás and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders and rock climbing instructors (Alvaro, Juliana, Merlin, Rodrigo, Armin, Alfredo, and Camila) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Latin America.
Whether you wish to climb some of the most stunning mountains in the Andes or discover the vibrant peaks of Central America, among other amazing options, you will find yourself in good hands with this lively team of professional local guides that will not only show you the top spots in Latin America for outdoor adventures but also, bring you closer to the colorful local cultures of the places that you visit with them.
Tomás will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the E-S Latam Adventure Guides' programs and start planning an unforgettable experience in the beautiful mountains of Latin America!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
AAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about E-S Latam Adventure Guides
Christopher
We wish we could have Simon as our guide on every trek we do. His mountaineering experience and extensive knowledge of the area was impressive and definitely enhanced the trek for us. On top of this, we got along great with Simon and appreciate his easy going personality and sense of humor. We will definitely request Simon as our guide for the next hike we do from El Chalten!
Jim
Thoroughly recommended. Daniel is an excellent guide and we had a great day out.
Chase
This was a fantastic mountaineering trip to Ecuador. The altitude was a bit of a challenge, but Ramiro did a great job with the acclimatization schedule leading up to the taller mountains. Overall, this was a challenging experience given the altitude of the climbs as well as the back-to-back climbing of four mountains. I would highly recommend this excursion for anyone who wants to experience a fantastic country/culture as well as someone who wants to gain some nice experience mountaineering!
Kally
Fredy Tipan is like a superhero of the outdoor world. He knows absolutely everyone, has climbed and guided in the most epic of locations all around the world, knows the mountains like old friends, and really loves what he does and who he does it for. Our trip was completely messed up after an issue with our airline tickets. We weren't going to be able to leave until a week after our planned departure which jeopardized our entire trek with Fredy. We didn't expect him to take any sort of responsibility in replanning as it was our mistake that caused the airline issue but he absolutely did. Within days he rearranged the entire trek so that we would be able to summit all our desired peaks without cutting the days down and without changing the cost. He is a class act and an incredible guide and I'd say my husband and I both consider him a friend as well. We will definitely be booking another trip with Fredy Tipan and recommend him to anyone looking for the real deal in outdoor Guides. Thank you, Fredy!
Amazing short but exciting climb to a summit with outstanding views. Perfect acclimatization peak for the bigger Ecuadorian volcanoes, with a cozy hut and a nice approach walk. Fredy was fantastic, thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!
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