Illiniza Norte
The Illinizas are a pair of volcanic mountains that are located to the south of Quito, Ecuador. They are located in the Illinizas Ecological Reserve (Reserva Ecológica Los Illinizas). These twin mountains are separated by a saddle that is about a kilometer long. The peaks are among the highest in Ecuador, with Illiniza Sur standing slightly taller than Illiniza Norte, its northern counterpart, at 5248 metres and 5126 metres respectively.
Whilst Illiniza Sur (the southern peak) is a more difficult climb due to its glacial nature, Illiniza Norte requires little or no climbing expertise, and may be climbed as a trekking peak. This is an excellent program for acclimatization in a beautiful mountain close to Quito. It has a perfect combination between hiking, spending the night in a mountain refuge with an alpine style ascent through a non-technical route.
The Illinizas are excellent mountains for acclimatization to altitude, and are frequently used as a preparatory climb to higher peaks such as Antisana, Chimborazo and Cayambe.
1 FULL DAY MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
1 person | US$ 250
2 or more people | US$ 199
* 1 guide per 6 guests. From 6 guests onwards at least 2 guides.
2 DAYS MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
1 person | US$ 482
2 or more people | US$ 250
* 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.
- Professional mountain guide English/Spanish (1 guide per 6 people)
- Meals
- Accommodations
- Private transportation with guide/driver
- Available upon request (extra fees)
- Personal snacks
- Services not specified
- Entries and fees
- Trekking or climbing equipment (required for this program)
- Gratuities
- Taxes
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)
- Backpack
- First-aid supplies
- Snacks (energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix)
- Plastic Bags (trash)
- Water
- 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
