Pichincha Trek - 2 Days
Integral Pichincha 4696 m
Pichincha is an active stratovolcano in the country of Ecuador, whose capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes. The two highest peaks of the mountain are Guagua Pichincha (4,784 metres | 15,696 ft) and Ruku Pichincha (4,698 metres | 15,413 ft). The active caldera is in Guagua Pichincha on the western side of the mountain.
Both peaks are visible from the city of Quito and both are popular acclimatization climbs. Guagua Pichincha is usually accessed from the village of Lloa outside of Quito.
The province in which it is located takes its name from the mountain, as is the case for many of the other provinces in Ecuador like Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Imbabura. On May 24, 1822, General Sucre southern campaign in the context of the Spanish-America Independence, came to a climax when patriot forces defeated the Spanish colonial army on the south-east slopes of this volcano. The engagement, known as the Battle of Pichincha, secured the Independence of the territories of present-day Ecuador.
PICHINCHA TREK - 2 DAYS
DAY 1 - QUITO - "LAS ANTENAS"
In the morning we will drive towards the south-west of Quito to Pichincha Volcano. We are going to walk around 4 hours to arrive to the camping area near Rucu Pichincha, by the sides of the river in a place called "Las Antenas".
DAY 2 - LAS ANTENAS - PICHINCHA REFUGE - QUITO
After breakfast we'll start our trek towards Rucu Pichincha summit (4698 m | 15413 ft) to the back of the mountain. This is the way to Guagua Pichincha refuge, from where we can have a wonderful panoramic view to Mindo Valley (5 to 6 hours trek)
Prices per person in US$:
1 person | US$ 352
2 or more people | US$ 205
* 1 guide per 6 guests. From 6 guests onwards at least 2 guides.
QUITO
Pick up: Early in the morning
Drop off: Afternoon
*Our team will contact you to set the specific time and location.
- Private transportation in guide/driver
- Technical mountain equipment (boots, crampons, harnesss, rope, ice axe)
- Professional mountain guide english/spanish (1 guide per 6 people
- Meals
NOTE: Driver/guide up to 4 people. From 5 guest onwards private transportation driver + guide
- Available upon request (extra fees)
- Personal snacks
- Extra water and food (if needed)
- Services not specified
- Helmet rental (required for climb)
- Other trekking or climbing equipment
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
This is just a checklist and you do not necessarily need to bring everything that is listed below. Use your own experience and judgment to make your decision:
- Hat, Bandana or Buff
- Wicking T-shirt & Underwear
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Insulating fleece jacket, vest, pants
- Rain jacket (or soft shell and waterproof hat)
- Rain pants (or soft-shell pants)
- Boots or shoes suited to terrain
- Gloves or mittens
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Sunglasses (UV Protection)
- Small Backpack
- First-aid supplies
- Snacks (energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix)
- Plastic Bags
- Camera
- Cash
If you cancel at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 14 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
Last minute bookings are non refundable.
- Cash (Offices – Quito)
- Wire Transfer
- Bank Deposit
- Credit Cards
NOTE: Some credit cards may charge between 4 - 8% fee.
