CORAZON VOLCANO SUMMIT
CORAZON VOLCANO SUMMIT
13 hours
Trip type
Activity Level
Service Level
Small Group Departure
TRIP OVERVIEW
El Corazon, an ancient and extinct volcano, owes its name to the «heart» shape that two of its ravines draw when descending the northeastern face visible from Aloag. This mountain can be climbed by beginners and it is frequently used as an acclimatization step to climb higher mountains. It has three summits: South or Maximum Summit (4800m); Central Summit and North Summit, both of much lower height than the Maximum, although of similar height between them. We will start our journey at approximately 5:00 am. Then, we will arrive at Volcan Corazon at 9:00 am approx. Hike to the summit of Volcano Corazon, it is 7 hours approx. (Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced). At 5 pm, we will have a traditional lunch, a unique Andean gastronomic experience. This adventure will be over and we will be returning to Quito around 6 pm.
Meals included: Traditional Lunch.
NOTE.– Minimum 2 people to run the tour!
TRIP ACTIVITIES
El Corazon, an ancient and extinct volcano, owes its name to the «heart» shape that two of its ravines draw when descending the northeastern face visible from Aloag. This mountain can be climbed by beginners and it is frequently used as an acclimatization step to climb higher mountains. It has three summits: South or Maximum Summit (4800m); Central Summit and North Summit, both of much lower height than the Maximum, although of similar height between them. We will start our journey at approximately 5:00 am. Then, we will arrive at Volcan Corazon at 9:00 am approx. Hike to the summit of Volcano Corazon, it is 7 hours approx. (Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced). At 5 pm, we will have a traditional lunch, a unique Andean gastronomic experience. This adventure will be over and we will be returning to Quito around 6 pm.
Meals included: Traditional Lunch.
NOTE.– Minimum 2 people to run the tour!
What’s Included?
- Private transportation
- Certified English-speaking national guide
- Hike to the summit of Corazon Volcano
- Traditional lunch (Unique Andean Gastronomic Experience)
What is not included?
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Optional activities and food not mentioned in the program
What’s Included?
- Private transportation
- Certified English-speaking national guide
- Hike to the summit of Corazon Volcano
- Traditional lunch (Unique Andean Gastronomic Experience)
What is not included?
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Optional activities and food not mentioned in the program