Guagua Pichincha Day Tour
4,794m / 15,728 ft · Moderate
Guagua Pichincha Day Tour with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 1 Day, max altitude 4,794m / 15,728 ft. Difficulty: Moderate. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Guagua Pichincha Summit
Meet at the agency at 9:00 AM and drive to Lloa village. Continue to the volcano base at 4,000m. Ascend past the Defensa Civil mountain hut, then hike approximately 1 hour to the summit at 4,794m. Rest, hydrate, and enjoy views of the active crater before descending.
- Departure: 9:00 AM from Quito
- Active volcano with crater views
- 4-5 hours total hiking
What's Included
- Certified mountain guide (English/Spanish)
- Private round-trip transportation from Quito
- Box lunch and snacks
- National park entrance fees
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips for the guide
- Extra meals or drinks
Tour Requirements
- Moderate fitness
- 4-5 hours hiking
- Comfortable at altitude
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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