Full Day Trek

Fuya Fuya 4200 m

Mojanda is an inactive stratovolcano of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes in northern Ecuador. A summit caldera, which was produced by an explosive Plinian Eruption that marked the end of Mojanda activity 200,000 years ago, is occupied by three crater lakes: Karikucha (the largest), Yanakucha, and Warmikucha. Having received protected status in 2002, they are a popular tourist destination and are about 20 minutes taxi ride from the largely indigenous town of Otavalo.

Mojanda is a complex of two volcanoes which were active simultaneously. The volcanic vents are only 3 km apart. The other volcano, which produced at least two Plinian Eruptions of its own, is known as Fuya Fuya. Fuya Fuya partially collapsed around 165,000 years ago, creating a large caldera to the west. A new volcanic cone and other lava domes subsequently extruded inside the caldera, probably during the Late Pleistocene.

The high altitude grasslands and shrublands of Mojanda, which lie above the cloud forests, are collectively known as páramo. They are frequently grazed by cattle.

DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION

QUITO

Pick up: Early in the morning

Drop off: Afternoon

*Our team will contact you to set the specific time and location.

RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICY

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.

INCLUDED

Professional mountain guide English/Spanish (1 guide per 6 guests)
Box lunch
Private transportation in guide car
Entries and fees

NOTE: Driver/guide up to 4 people. From 5 people onwards private transportation - guide + driver

NOT INCLUDED

Available upon request (extra fees)
Personal snacks
Services not specified
Helmet rental (required for climb)
Other trekking or climbing equipment
Gratuities
Taxes

PACKING LIST

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: