Full Day Trek

Imbabura 4600 m

Imbabura is a long-extinct volcano located 60km northeast of Quito near the town of Otavalo. Otavalo is well known for it’s colorful local market which is believed to the be one of the oldest in South America. Visiting this area without attending the market to barter with local merchants would be a crime.

Imbabura is a stand alone peak that resides over the breathtaking Lago San Pablo outside of Otavalo. This once glaciated peak use to be an important ice source for local villages. The locals would climb high onto the mountain to get ice from the glacier and carry it back to the village. The gentle slopes make this mountain the perfect acclimatization climb for those who plan to tackle the higher peaks in Ecuador. Even if you don’t plan on other climbs, Imbabura makes a great trek in it’s own right. The climb will take you through tall grasses into rocky outcroppings, followed by surprisingly lush vegetation high on the mountain.

Imbabura is sometimes included in Ecuador’s Big Ten which is not accurate as its summit elevation is almost 400m lower than number ten (Tungurahua) on that list.

imbabura pachajourneys cover

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.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS | RATES

FULL DAY TREK

Prices per person:

1 person | US$ 165

2 people or more | US$ 100

NOTE: 1 guide per 6 guests. From 6 guests onwards at least 2 guides.

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: