Chimborazo Climb - 2 Days Private Tour
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About the Activity
The Chimborazo Climb is a private guided tour that takes place over two days. During this trek, you’ll reach the point on Earth’s surface closest to the sun. Our objective is to summit Veintimilla Peak (6,227 meters above sea level) and Whymper Peak (6,263 meters above sea level), with a professional guide by your side and all the necessary gear to safely conquer Chimborazo’s summits. Ready to take on this personal challenge? Ecuador’s highest mountain is waiting for you! Keep reading to learn all about this incredible adventure:2 days
Private Tour
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Availability and Prices
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Inclusions & Exclusions
ASEGUIM mountain guide (1 guide for every 2 climbers)
Private transportation
Food and drink : Lunch. x 2
Food and drink : Dinner. Dinner
Lodging in basecamp
Food and drink : Breakfast. Breakfast
Entrance fee to the Chimborazo Reserve
Mountain equipment
Use of equipment : Other.
Waterproof jacket (available for rent for 5 USD/day)
Backpack (available for rent Large: 5 USD/day - Small: 3 USD/day)
Travel Insurance
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Riobamba
Riobamba, EcuadorDifficulty: high
Elevation: 4.800 meters
The guide will meet us at the Riobamba office at 10 a.m. Once everyone is gathered, we’ll load the gear into the 4x4 and drive about an hour to the Chimborazo Reserve. Get ready to take in the stunning views this area has to offer.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
We’ll continue along the road to the Carrel Refuge, situated at 4,850 meters above sea level. There, we’ll spend the afternoon acclimating and getting ready for the Chimborazo climb. Our guide will also provide a briefing covering the route, safety guidelines, and rope-climbing techniques. After that, it’s time for dinner, rest, and preparation for the climb!12 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Accommodation
- Carrel Refuge (or basecamp if closed)
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The local guide will meet you at Romero y Cordero Street at RiobambaView Location
End point
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The local guide will meet you at Romero y Cordero Street at RiobambaView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Previous ice hiking experience is required.
- In order to complete the ascent safely and avoid suffering from altitude sickness and the risks that this entails, it is essential that you acclimatize well before starting the ascent.
- Not recommended for hikers with no experience in ice hiking (using ice axe and crampons)
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelThese are the contact details of the local agency: Julio Verne Travel + 59 3032300566 / Whastapp +59 3994167350 Remigio Romero Lt9 y Ricardo Dezcalci The day before the tour starts in the afternoon we will be waiting for you at our offices in Riobamba ( https://g.page/julio-verne-travel-riobamba?share) for a briefing and to try on the mountain equipment that you will use during the ascent. If you have selected the extra transfer from Quito, the guide will pick you up at the agreed meeting point the same day you start the tour. Remember that it is imperative that you acclimatize well before starting the ascent and spend at least one week in the Andes at altitudes over 2800 m. before starting the tour. If you have not acclimatized properly and the guide does not consider it safe, you will return to the start of the route without reaching the summit. If you have any questions or need us to help you prepare your acclimatization, please contact us by phone + 59 3032300566, Whatsapp +59 3994167350 or at bookings@howlanders.com.Cancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Operated by HowlandersCreated on 06 May 2023Created on 29 May 2025
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