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Ilinizas Hiking Day Tour

Location Quito, Ecuador
$269
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Ilinizas Hiking Day Tour in the Ecuadorian Andes offers an exhilarating challenge for adventure seekers. This tour takes you through one of Ecuador's most stunning and lesser-known protected areas, featuring breathtaking landscapes and impressive volcanoes.

  • 🏞️ Begin your journey at 7:30 a.m. with convenient pickup from your hotel, setting the stage for an unforgettable day.
  • 🌄 Encounter the majestic twin peaks of “Ilinizas” around 9:00 a.m., surrounded by picturesque farmland, haciendas, and lush forests.
  • 🥾 Start your hike from “La Virgen” parking lot, located at 3,750 meters (12,303 ft) above sea level, and enjoy stunning views as you ascend.
  • 🦅 Spot a variety of wildlife in the 149,900-hectare reserve, including condors, hummingbirds, and Andean foxes, enriching your hiking experience.
  • ⛰️ Reach an altitude of approximately 4,700 meters (15,419 ft) during your two-hour hike, providing exhilarating panoramic vistas.
  • 🛖 Take a break at the “Nuevos Horizontes” refuge, nestled between the volcano's peaks, and replenish your energy before your descent.
  • 🏡 On the way back, stop at "El Chaupi," a charming Andean village, for a snack or drink while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere.
  • 🚐 Enjoy private transportation throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience.
  • 🗣️ Benefit from the expertise of a certified English-speaking guide who will enhance your understanding of the region's ecology and culture.
  • 🍽️ Meals and drinks are included, allowing you to savor local flavors during your adventure.

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Ilinizas Hiking Day Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

  • Private transportation
  • Certified English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Meals
  • Drinks

We start at 7:30 a.m. from your hotel. Then at 9:00 a.m. with the encounter of the twin picks “Ilinizas”, you will be surrounded by farmed lands, haciendas, pristine forests, wild horses and ecosystems that change amazingly as you gain elevation!

Once we start hiking from the parking lot known as “La Virgen”, which is located at 3.750 meters above sea level (12,303 ft), you will be impressed by the extraordinary views during all the way up. An impressive variety of animals live within the 149.900-hectare reserve such as condors, hummingbirds, white-tailed deer, Andean foxes, carunculated caracaras, rabbits, and many others!

During the two hours hike you will reach an altitude of approximately 4.700 meters above sea level (15,419 ft). Finally, at the refuge “Nuevos Horizontes”, which is located between the two picks of the volcano, you will have enough time to rest and recover energy. Going down from this point to the parking lot is much easier! During the drive we stop at "El Chaupi", which is a lovely little Andean village, where you will have the opportunity to have another snack or drink, enjoying the relaxed and quiet daily life. You will be back in your hotel at 5:00 p.m.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Ilinizas Hiking Day Tour

    Location Quito, Ecuador
    $269
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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