Full Day Trek
Rucu 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 Wawa Pichincha (4,784 m | 15,696 ft) and Ruku Pichincha (4.698 m | 15.413 ft). The active caldera is in Wawa Pichincha on the western side of the mountain.
Both peaks are visible from the city of Quito and both are popular acclimatization climbs. Wawa 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 (Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Imbabura, etc.). On May 24, 1822, General Sucre southern campaign in the context of the Spanish-America war of 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.
AVAILABLE RATES | PRICES PER PERSON - FULL DAY TREK
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US$ 225
2-3 people
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US$ 170
4-6 people
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US$ 155
7-10 people
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US$ 145
11-15 people
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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.
- Available upon request (extra fees)
- Personal snacks
- Service not specified
- Other trekking or climbing equipment
- 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)
- 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
- Professional mountain guide english/spanish (1 guide per 6 people)
- Box lunch
- Teleferico/cable car tickets
- Private transportation in guide/driver
- Entries and fees
NOTE: Driver/guide up to 4 people. From 5 guest onwards private transportation driver + guide
