Cayambe Summit Climb — 2 Days
5,790m / 18,996 ft · Technical
Cayambe Summit Climb — 2 Days with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 2 Days / 1 Night, max altitude 5,790m / 18,996 ft. Difficulty: Technical. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Cayambe Refuge
Drive north from Quito to the Cayambe Refuge at 4,600m. Afternoon glacier training and equipment check. Dinner and rest.
Day 2 — Summit Day
Midnight departure for the summit at 5,790m — the 3rd highest peak in Ecuador and the highest point on the equator with glaciers. Navigate through crevasse fields to reach the summit. Descend and return to Quito.
What's Included
- Certified ASEGUIM/UIAGM mountain guide (English/Spanish)
- Private transportation from Quito
- All meals during the expedition
- Accommodation (mountain hut or camping)
- Technical climbing equipment (boots
- crampons
- ice axe
- harness
- helmet
- headlamp
- sleeping bag)
- Civil liability insurance (Sweaden Policy #0052939)
Not Included
- Travel/medical insurance
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Thermal layers (jacket + pants)
- Balaclava
- First-layer gloves
- Trekking socks
- Backpack (40-50L)
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses (Category 3-4)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
Tour Requirements
- Good physical condition
- Previous high-altitude trekking experience recommended
- Medical clearance for altitudes above 4
- 500m
- Acclimatization at altitude before the climb
Tour Insurance Coverage
All Condortrekk tours include civil liability insurance
Insurance Provider
Sweaden Insurance Company — recognized provider of adventure tourism and mountaineering coverage in Ecuador.
Policy Type
Civil Liability Insurance — covers third-party claims arising from bodily injury or property damage during Condortrekk-operated tours and expeditions.
What's Covered
- Accidents during guided activities
- Emergency evacuation and rescue
- Third-party bodily injury liability
- Property damage during tour operations
What's NOT Covered
- Personal travel insurance (medical, trip cancellation)
- Lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Activities outside the tour itinerary
Important: We strongly recommend all travelers purchase personal travel insurance covering medical emergencies, high-altitude activities, and trip cancellation before departure. Condortrekk's civil liability policy does not replace personal travel insurance.
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