Imbabura Tour

Package Overview

Imbabura is a Strato Volcano Located 40 Miles (65 Km) North of Quito. There are Two Main Summits On Imbabura. the Higher Peak (100 M/328 Ft) is Reached By Traversing a Knife Edge Crater Rim from the North Summit of the Normal Route.
the Peaks of Imbabura Were Once Glaciated, and Used to Serve as An Important Ice Source for the Nearby Villages. People Would Climb High Onto the Mountain to Get Ice from the Glacier and Carry It Back to Sell At the Markets in the Villages of Otavalo and Ibarra. Today the Village of Otavalo is Still Famous for Its Large Market, Although It is Now Largely a Craft Market Selling Items such as Vibrant Textiles, Wood Carvings, and the Panama Hats (which Actually Originated in Ecuador).

traversing the Crater Rimimbabura's Steep Slopes Make It a Good Acclimatization Climb for Those Preparing for Ecuador’s Famous High Altitude Volcanoes.
highlights Include Hiking Through Tall Grass Páramo and Rocky Outcroppings Followed By Lush Vegetation Higher On the Mountain.
imbabura Overlooks San Pablo Lake, Ecuador’s Largest Natural Lake. On a Clear Day You have a Beautiful Views of the Northern Part of the So-called "avenue of the Volcanoes", Including Cayambe, Antisana, Ilinizas, Volcan Chiles and Cumbal Located in Colombia.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 :

  Pick up at Quito at around 7:30
  Travel for 2 hours to Hostel Casa de Aida at the base of the peak
  Visit the Otavalo Market or Cuicocha lake on the way
  Lunch in Otavalo or Cuicocha

• Day 2 :

  Early start for the 6-7 hours hike
  Box lunch
  Two hours drive to Quito
  Descend to the vehicle
  Back at Quito by 19:00

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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