A fantastic journey that includes the wonderful and magnificent mountains of South America. The Chimborazo, which is situated in Ecuador, is the highest mountain in the one of the smallest South American countries. With 6310m its peak is the furthest point away from the center of the earth. In the days of the German explorer "Humboldt" it was believed to be the highest peak on the planet.
Simon Bolivar, the liberator of 5 South American countries, was fascinated by the impressive view from this snow giant and wrote his famous poem "Mi delirio sobre el Chimborazo" / "My passion for the Chimborazo"
Once acclimatized at this height, we can move onto Aconcagua in Argentina, which at 6959m above sea level is the highest peak on the American content. The Aconcagua is situated on the border of Argentina and Chile.
Along with these giants we will take in the slightly smaller peak of Carihuayrazo at 5100m in Ecuador, which is next to the Chimborazo. Furthermore we will see the beautiful and historic cities of Quito, Santiago de Chile and the town of Mendoza at the foot of Aconcagua.
You will already be stunned by the sight of the Chimborazo…but after having climbed the summit of the Aconcagua, you will experience the certainty, to have reached a milestone to the ascent of a 8000 meters high mountain.
We will climb the summit on the normal route which will not cause any difficulties if the weather conditions are fine, but still an excellent physical condition is essential
Altogether this is a journey of complete beauty and adventure and something that will give the explorer a lifetime of memories.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Quito - City tour
Arrival in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, which lies at 2.800m above sea level. We pick you up from the airport and take you into the hotel Rio Amazonas International in the modern centre of the city. After a short break you get to explore this big city and learn something about its turbulent history. You will get to experience the new section of the city in the North with its many parks and tall modern buildings, the Avenida Rio Amazonas, the Plazas Santo Domingo, Independencia and San Francisco which are in the colonial section in the South of the city. Due to its many historical architectural monuments the UNESCO declared the old part of town a world heritage site in 1978. From the Panecillo hill in the South of the old part of town, where the high monument of the Virgen of Quito stands at with 43m, you have an impressing prospect. From here you have wonderful views over the red clay tile roves of the old part of town, the skyline of Quito in the North, as well as the surrounding Andean cordilleras range with its outstanding snow-covered mountain giants. Accomodation in double rooms in hotel Rio Amazonas International. -/-/-
Day 02: Camp at Carihuayrazo
Early in the morning at 7:00 we drive from Quito over the Avenue of the Volcanoes passing by Latacunga to Rio Blanco. After a 6 -hours walk we arrive at the camp which is situated at 3.800m, where we will set up our tents. Our camp is near the foot of the Carihuayrazo and provides us with a stunning view of the Carihuayrazo (5.100 m) and the Chimborazo. Excellent opportunity for taking pictures! B/L/D
Day 03: Acclimatization- walk
Today we will hike through Paramo vegetation of the Carihuayrazo to get acclimatized to the height. This typically Andean landscape is for several centuries settled by highland Indians, which still tend Lamas, Alpakas and Vicuñas close to our camp. Overnight stay in camp. B/L/D
Day 04: Peak of the Carihuayrazo
After a tasty breakfast we will start early in the morning with our full ice-equipment to climb the 5.100 m high Carihuayrazo. In about 3 hours the summit will be reached. The Lamas and Alpakas will be our only witnesses of our adventure. After having a rest at the peak it will take us about 1 hour to descend to the camp. Overnight stay in camp. B/L/D
Day 05: Chimborazo - Whymper Refuge
We will drive to the first refuge of the Chimborazo after having breakfast. The ascent to the Whymper Refuge at 5000 meters will take us mere half an hour. If the weather conditions are fine you will be able to do a little acclimatization walk. After having dinner we go to bed early. B/L/D
Day 06: Peak of Chimborazo
You will be woken up at midnight. After breakfast we start the 8-hour trip to the peak of the Chimborazo. At the peak we rest for a while before we start our descent to the refuge which will take approximately 4 to 5 hours. Transfer to Quito. Accommodation in Rio Amazonas International. B/L/D
Day 07: Relaxing day in Quito
This day we use for a rest or as a reserve in case that the weather the day before was bad. We spend the night again in hotel Rio Amazonas in Quito. B/L/-
Day 08: Flight Quito - Santiago de Chile
We will take you to the airport from which you will fly to Santiago de Chile. Transfer to the hotel. (tourist superior) B/-/-
Day 09: Santiago - Mendoza
Today's destination is Mendoza in Argentine. In the morning we take you to the airport, afterwards pick you up in Mendoza and take you to the hotel. In Mendoza you will receive your permission to climb the Aconcagua. B/L/-
Day 10: Puente del Inca (2720 m)
Transfer to Puente del Inca at 2720m (starting point for the Aconcagua ascent). Accommodation in a hosteria. B/L/-
Day 11: Confluencia (3200 m)
Ascent to the Refuge Confluencia (3200m). The luggage will be carried by mules to the campsite. B/L/D
Day 12: Plaza de Mulas (4250 m)
Ascent to the basecamp Plaza de Mulas (4250m). Base camp. B/L/D
Days 13-20: Climb of the Aconcagua
We have 8 days for the ascent of the Aconcagua. We set up 2 or 3 campsites. From the Plaza de Mulas we carry the luggage ourselves to the camp. In the Plaza de Mulas a cook serves us and in the higher base camps we prepare our meals ourselves. The steps of the ascent will be organized depending on the weather and the condition of the expedition participants. B/L/D
Day 21: Descent
Decent from the base camp Puente del Inca. The luggage will be carried again by mules. Overnight stay and dinner in the hosteria. B/L/-
Day 22: Santiago de Chile
Return journey to Santiago de Chile and transfer to the hotel. B/-/-
Day 23: Santiago de Chile - flight back home
After a last day in Santiago de Chile we will take you to the airport and say good-bye to you. B/-/-
Prices 2008:
USD 4.768.- per person
Single room Suplement: USD 560.-
Minimum 4 People
Included in the price:
All transports in Ecuador, Chile and Argentina, all hotels and Hosterías incl. breakfast, full board and logging in the mountains, tents, cook, mules at the Aconcagua, refuge fees, mountain guide (at the Chimborazo for every 2 persons 1 guide, at the Aconcagua 1 guide for the whole group)
In the price not included:
Lunch and dinner in Quito, Santiago de Chile and Puente del Inca, international flights, Aconcagua ascent fee (present 140 USD), drinks, International flight airport tax (USD 41.- per person), single room extra charge, personal expense, travel insurance, tips.
Condition:
Excellent physical fitness is required from all expedition participants as well as glacier experience (walking with a rope and climbing irons on shoes). You have to go in rope teams; you should know that there is no comfort in the tents and refuges and that you need a good sense of team spirit.
What to bring with you:
Mountain shoes that you can use with climbing irons, climbing irons, ice pick, ski poles, good sleeping bag (at least up to -30 degrees Celsius), big backpack, "Goretex" anorak with hood, over pants, polypropylene underwear, fleece pullover, good gloves and reserve gloves, warm cap, sun protection, glacier glasses, headlamp, gaiters, seatbelt and a hat.
Note:
We recommend doing this expedition in the time from the middle of January to the end of February. The weather in this period is perfect and there are not so many mountaineers like in December.
Participants Min.: 4
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