Full Day Trek
Puntas 4200 m
Cerro Puntas is a 14,048 ft / 4,282 m mountain peak near Cayambe, Pichincha, Ecuador. Based on data, it ranks as the 10th highest mountain in Pichincha and the 25th highest mountain in Ecuador. The nearest peaks are Pucara, Cotourcu, Corrales, Pambamarca, Tucusahua, and Puntas. Cerro Puntas is a collapsed volcano.
The prehistoric eruption left 48 peaks that form a huge oval broken in the west face. Prominent ridges are all around, and it hides rock climbing routes. The highest peak is in the north face, it reaches the 4452 meters. The access is from Checa, a little rural town located 45 minutes from Quito.
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.
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 guests)
- Box lunch
- Entries and fees
- Private transportation in guide car.
NOTE: Driver guide up to 4 guests. From 5 guest onwards private transportation driver + guide
- Available upon request (extra fees)
- Personal snacks
- Services not specified
- Helmet rental (required for climb)
- Other trekking or climbing equipment
- 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)
- Boots or shoes suited to terrain
- Gloves or mittens
- Lip balm
- Sungrasses (UV protection)
- Small 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
