Pinan Trekking — 4 Days
4,535m / 14,879 ft · Moderate-Difficult
Pinan Trekking — 4 Days with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 4 Days / 3 Nights, max altitude 4,535m / 14,879 ft. Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1
Transfer to Tumbabiro, then to Pablo Arenas. 5-6 hour hike to first camp at San Francisco.
Day 2
Trek from San Francisco to Yanacocha lagoon via a Pre-Colombian Caranqui trail (1000+ years old).
Day 3
Summit Yanahurco de Pinan (4,535m). Visit ancient Caranqui ruins and astronomical observatory at the summit. Descend to Burrococha lagoon camp.
Day 4
Long descent to Chachimbiro hot springs at 2,500m. Enjoy medicinal thermal baths. Return to Quito.
What's Included
- Certified mountain guide (English/Spanish)
- Private transportation
- All meals during the trek
- Camping equipment (tents
- mattresses)
- Technical gear where needed
- Civil liability insurance
Not Included
- Travel/medical insurance
- Personal clothing and gear
- Sleeping bag (can be rented)
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Tips
Tour Requirements
- Good to excellent physical condition
- Previous trekking experience recommended
- Proper hiking boots
- Warm layered clothing
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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