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Ruco Pichincha Summit Hike
Quito, Ecuador
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Good for Groups
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Family Friendly
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Walking Tours
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Bus and Driving Tours
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Outdoor Exploration
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Conscious
Date
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What You Will Do
A unique experience where you can delight of the landscape of an extint volcano, all close the city, this hike is not a competition to see how far you can walk in little time, you just need to relax and trust that you will reach to the top and visit a great place where the spirits live.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- Other
- Cable Car Entrance Fee
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet at the corner of America Avenue and Veracruz. You will find the building of 'Grupo La Paz'
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Rucu Pichincha
8 hours
We 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.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Sommer Ekvator.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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