Pasochoa Volcano Summit

Departure Date

Daily

Duration

8 hours

Views

1323

Maximum Seats

10

Full Itinerary

Our Adventure begins driving southeast of Quito to a region known as the Avenue of Volcanoes. Here we will hike through the rich cloud forest within the volcanos namesake reserve. Its last eruption some 100 thousand years ago left a wide open caldera that today is home of many species of flora and fauna, incluidng the countries national bird: the condor. Our guide with teach us about the biodiversity of the area throughout our hike. As we wander upwards towards the summit we will be taken through layers of varying terrain, of cloudy forest, grassy sierra and sparce rocky volanic land that makes you feel as if you are in different worlds. This hike will take about six hours. We will have lunch with a stellar view of the Andes and then head back to Quito
  • Top Experienced Certified English-Speaking Guide

  • Private Transport

  • Hiking poles

  • Water

  • Lunch

    • **Please note that this trek can be physically demanding and you should have a decent level of physical ability before attempting it. Please make sure to bring layers as the summit can be cold.

    • Winter pants

    • Biking shorts

    • Non cotton t-shirt

    • Rain jacket

    • Rain pants

    • Fleece

    • Hiking shoes

    • Gloves

    • Winter hat

    • Bathing suit

    • Sunscreen

    • Sunglasses

    • Mosquito repellent

    • Camera

    • Binoculars

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