This premium outdoor package of ASA Travel brings you to the adventure classics of Ecuador. Get to know the most popular volcanos of Ecuador in an exclusive luxury style. With our yearlong experience in the mountaineering field we tailor-made a package where you will experience the perfect fit between impressive attractions and superior accommodations.
Quito Airport
Quito, Ecuador
With the Adventure Classics Deluxe Package you will experience following attractions (blue) and accommodations (red):
Our competent ASA Travel team member will pick you up comfortably at the airport and ensure a smooth transport to the noble Boutique Hotel Gangotena in the historical center of Quito.
Wander together with your guide through the scenic streets of the historic center of Quito and explore eye-catching colonial buildings from this exciting ancient period. Let yourself be enchanted by the fascinating culture and stories of the city and discover the unique tastes of the traditional Ecuadorian food. Prepare to have your taste buds tickled at the Yumbo chocolate tasting and learn more about the exciting world of this local chocolatier. After a day full of impressions in the highest capital in the world (2.850 m / 9359 ft), return to the relaxed atmosphere of the luxurious Gagogenta Hotel and enjoy the high-class service offered.
The Rucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft) is a beautiful volcano that is easily accessible by the TeleferiQo from Quito. It is an ideal start to prepare for an optimal acclimatization for the coming volcanoes. After arriving at the mountain station, a beautiful hiking trail leads to the summit, where you can enjoy impressive views of Quito and the surrounding area.
You will start with a delicous breakfast around 8:00 h. After that you get a drive to the parking area of the TeleferiQo in Quito. There you will ascent with the cablecar to Cruz Loma (4.100 m / 13.450 ft). The time from the mountain station to the summit is about 3 – 4 hours.
On day 4 you get a comfortable 2 h transfer to Hacienda Santa Ana. Days at the lovely colonial Hacienda Santa Ana are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. Whether that is going for a hike, bird watching, mountainbiking or simply catching up on your reading, these days in the middle of nature are the perfect balance to the action-filled days in the mountains.
With its 5.897 meters / 19,347 ft the active Cotopaxi is the second highest volcano of Ecuador and one of the most climbed volcanoes in Latin America. The Cotopaxi has an almost perfect cone shape and a very eye-catching ice cap on the top – making it one of the most beautiful volcanoes on earth. On a clear day the Cotopaxi offers incredible views of the magnificent landscape and the 20 surrounding volcanoes.
You will start after a delicious breakfast around 10:00 h. After the breakfast you get a smooth 1 h drive to the Cotopaxi National Park. From the parking area you have to hike 1 h to the refuge, where you get an explicit glacier training if required.
Dinner, snacks at night and breakfast is all included at the refuge.
Around midnight we will start with the ascent to the summit which will last approximately 6 – 7 hours and for the descent it will take another 3 – 4 hours. After the tour you will get a comfortable transport to the Hacienda San Agustin de Callo.
Days at the lovely colonial Hacienda Hacienda San Agustin de Callo are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. Whether that is going for a hike, attending a rose plantation tour, bird watching, mountainbiking or simply catching up on your reading, these days in the middle of nature are the perfect balance to the action-filled days in the mountains.
The majestic Chimborazo is the highest mountain on earth measured from the center of the earth and therefore attracts countless adventurous mountaineers from all over the world. Enjoy the adrenaline rush when you reach the summit in an altitude of 6310m / 20702,1 ft. Hike up the magnificent glacier with our competent and fully certified ASA Travel Guide, which bring you the highest safety and ethical standards in this 2-day tour.
You will start after a delicious breakfast around 10:00 h at the Hacienda San Agustin de Callo. After that you get a smooth 2h 45min drive to the parking lot at the Refugio Carrel. At the refuge you will get dinner and breakfast at 4.800 m / 15,750 ft. Around 22:00 h you will have breakfast and after that we will start the marvelous ascent to the summit of Chimborazo. To reach the snow-capped summit we need approximately 8 to 9 hours. After enjoying the stunning unique views on the top of Chimborazo we will descent and you will get a comfortable transport back to Hacienda San Agustin de Callo.
Our competent ASA Travel team member will pick you up comfortably at the Hacienda San Agustin de Callo and ensure a smooth transport to the airport of Quito.