ACCLIMATIZATION & CULTURE
LAKES & RUCU PICHINCHA
DURATION05 DAYS
FROMUSD 895
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
CODE: ECU-LAK-05
Mirrors of Water & Fire
TECHNICAL PACKAGE
The Ecuadorian Andes offer a unique landscape of volcanic lagoons with turquoise waters. This program is the perfect combination of cultural tourism and physical preparation.REGIONQuito / Andes
MAX ALT.4696 MASL
STATUSScenic
TYPELake Trekking
LATITUDE00° 51' 40" S
LONGITUDE78° 54' 50" W
Timeline
Mission
01
DAY 01
ARRIVAL IN QUITO (2850 M)
Reception at Mariscal Sucre Airport and transfer to the hotel. Briefing and gear review for the upcoming days.
MAX ELEVATION2850m
02
DAY 02
QUILOTOA LAKE TOUR (3900 M)
Travel via Panamericana South. Hike to the Toachi River Canyon viewpoint and descent to the shore of the turquoise lagoon.
MAX ELEVATION3900m
ESTIMATED TIME6h Activity
03
DAY 03
CUICOCHA LAKE (3068 M) - OTAVALO
Visit to the sacred lake at the foot of Cotacachi volcano. Hike along the viewpoints and stop in Otavalo market.
MAX ELEVATION3068m
04
DAY 04
MOJANDA LAKES (4263 M)
Exploration of the three high-altitude lakes (Caricocha, Huarmicocha, Yanacocha). Outdoor picnic and acclimatization hike.
MAX ELEVATION4263m
ESTIMATED TIME4h Trek
05
DAY 05
RUCU PICHINCHA VOLCANO SUMMIT (4696 M)
Ascent to Quito's iconic peak. Cable car approach and final climb through the sandy slopes. Perfect training.
MAX ELEVATION4696m
ESTIMATED TIME6-8h Day
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