Rucu Pichincha Day Tour
4,696m / 15,407 ft · Moderate
Rucu Pichincha Day Tour with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 1 Day, max altitude 4,696m / 15,407 ft. Difficulty: Moderate. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Rucu Pichincha Summit
Depart Quito and take the TeleferiQo cable car to Cruz Loma station at 4,000m. From here, hike over mountain ridges and rocky terrain to reach the summit at 4,696m. Enjoy panoramic views of Quito and the surrounding volcanoes before descending.
- Departure: 8:00 AM from Quito
- Duration: 4-5 hours hiking
- Moderate difficulty with some rocky sections
What's Included
- Certified mountain guide (English/Spanish)
- Private round-trip transportation from Quito
- Box lunch and snacks
- National park entrance fees
- TeleferiQo cable car ticket
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips for the guide
- Extra meals or drinks
Tour Requirements
- Moderate fitness level required
- Comfortable with 4-5 hours of hiking 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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