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Ruco Pichincha Summit Hike
Quito, Ecuador
$149
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Rucu Pichincha offers a breathtaking landscape where the remnants of an ancient volcano meet the sky. This serene hike invites you to relax and trust the journey as you ascend to a majestic summit steeped in natural beauty.
- 🚡 Cable Car Adventure: Your journey begins with a scenic ride on the Teleferico, taking you to the high station where the hike to Rucu Pichincha's summit starts.
- 🧗♂️ Guided Summit Hike: Accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide, you will explore diverse flora and fauna as you make your way to the summit.
- 🌄 Enjoy a leisurely hike that includes stops at picturesque locations, allowing you to catch your breath and soak in the stunning views.
- 🐻 Reach the Bear’s Cave after approximately 1.5 hours of hiking, a perfect spot to pause and appreciate the surrounding tranquility.
- 📸 Capture unforgettable moments at the rock basement before continuing your ascent to the summit, where breathtaking panoramas await.
- ⏱️ Expect a total hiking duration of around 3 hours to the top, with a return journey of approximately 2 hours back to the cable car station.
- 🚍 Private transportation will be waiting for you at the cable car station, ensuring a smooth return to your accommodation.
- 🌧️ During the rainy season, the hike will focus on reaching the Bear’s Cave for the safety and comfort of all participants.
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Helmet
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
We will meet at the entrance of the counter of Teleferico, at times depending on the day of the week.
Return details
We will meet at the entrance of the counter of Teleferico, at times depending on the day of the week.
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Rucu PichinchaWe will start picking up all the participants from their location (in case that is farther from the city we will find a meeting point). After buying your tickets in Teleferico we'll go up to the High station and then hike to Rucu Pichincha summit. Depending on your physical condition we will stop in specific places to take a breath. In one hour and a half, we will arrive at the Bear`s Cave and will prepare for the last hour of hike. All the way, we will going to see different kind of plants and animals. When we arrive at the rock basement we will take another breath to continue to the summit. This is time for pictures and enjoy the solitude of the mountain. This hike could be at least 3 or more hours to the top. and two hours returning to the cable car station. When we return to the first station of the Cable Car, we would find our transportation ready to go home. Other things to consider - On Raining Season our goal will be the Bear`s Cave for safety of all the participants.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Ruco Pichincha Summit Hike
Quito, Ecuador
$149
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!