Iliniza Norte Day Tour
5,126m / 16,818 ft · Difficult
Iliniza Norte Day Tour with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 1 Day, max altitude 5,126m / 16,818 ft. Difficulty: Difficult. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Iliniza Norte Summit
Depart Quito at 6:30 AM to La Virgen trailhead at 3,900m. Begin a 6-hour ascent through paramo to the North Peak summit at 5,126m. Crampons may be required depending on snow conditions. The descent takes approximately 3 hours back to the trailhead.
- Departure: 6:30 AM
- 6 hours ascent / 3 hours descent
- Crampons needed if snow present
- 8th highest peak in Ecuador
What's Included
- Certified mountain guide (English/Spanish)
- Private round-trip transportation from Quito
- Box lunch and snacks
- National park entrance fees
- Technical equipment if snow conditions
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips for the guide
- Extra meals or drinks
Tour Requirements
- Good physical condition required
- Previous altitude experience recommended
- 6+ hours of demanding hiking
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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