Chimborazo — 3 Days (Whymper Needles)
6,263m / 20,548 ft · Technical-Expert
Chimborazo — 3 Days (Whymper Needles) with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 3 Days / 2 Nights, max altitude 6,263m / 20,548 ft. Difficulty: Technical-Expert. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Approach & Acclimatization
Drive to Chimborazo and hike to the Whymper Refuge. Afternoon acclimatization walk and glacier training.
Day 2 — High Camp & Whymper Needles
Ascend to high camp. Afternoon exploration of the Whymper Needles — dramatic ice formations unique to Chimborazo.
Day 3 — Summit Day
Midnight start for the summit via the Whymper route. Return to Quito after descent.
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
- Expert-level glacier climbing experience required
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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