Imbabura Climb — 2 Days
4,630m / 15,190 ft · Intermediate
Imbabura Climb — 2 Days with certified ASEGUIM & UIAGM guides. 2 Days / 1 Night, max altitude 4,630m / 15,190 ft. Difficulty: Moderate. Private transportation from Quito included.
Day 1 — Approach & Camp
Drive north to Imbabura province. Hike to base camp with views of San Pablo Lake and Otavalo Valley. Set up camp and rest.
Day 2 — Summit & Return
Early morning summit of Imbabura at 4,630m. Enjoy panoramic views before descending. Return to Quito.
What's Included
- Certified ASEGUIM / UIAGM mountain guide
- Private round-trip transportation from Quito
- All meals during the expedition
- Accommodation (refuge and/or hotel per itinerary)
- Mountain accident insurance
Technical Equipment
- Mountain Boots
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Harness
- Carabiner
- Helmet
- Head Lamp
- Waterproof Gloves (Gore-Tex)
- Gaiters
- Sleeping Bag
Not Included
- International travel and medical insurance (coverage for high-altitude mountaineering strongly recommended)
- Hotel accommodation in Quito before and after the expedition
- Tips for the guide and support staff (optional — based on service quality)
- Trekking shoes (for approaches and hiking days)
- Sunglasses (UV-protection — glacier category 4 recommended for altitude)
- Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar breathable hard-shell)
- Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or similar breathable hard-shell)
- Thermal jacket (down or synthetic insulation — 600+ fill power recommended)
- Thermal pants (fleece or wool base layer)
- Balaclava (face and neck protection for cold and high winds)
- First layer gloves (thin moisture-wicking liner gloves)
- Socks (merino wool or synthetic — at least 2 to 3 pairs)
- Big backpack (50 to 65L capacity for multi-day trips)
- Trekking poles (adjustable and lightweight — for stability on approaches)
Tour Requirements
- Moderate physical fitness
- Hiking boots recommended
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Rain jacket
- 1-2 liters of water
Tour Insurance Coverage
All Condortrekk tours include civil liability insurance
Insurance Provider
Sweaden Insurance Company — recognized provider of adventure tourism and mountaineering coverage in Ecuador.
Policy Type
Civil Liability Insurance — covers third-party claims arising from bodily injury or property damage during Condortrekk-operated tours and expeditions.
What's Covered
- Accidents during guided activities
- Emergency evacuation and rescue
- Third-party bodily injury liability
- Property damage during tour operations
What's NOT Covered
- Personal travel insurance (medical, trip cancellation)
- Lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Activities outside the tour itinerary
Important: We strongly recommend all travelers purchase personal travel insurance covering medical emergencies, high-altitude activities, and trip cancellation before departure. Condortrekk's civil liability policy does not replace personal travel insurance.
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