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 The Itinerary for this unique project is set out below;

The departure date for Touching the Sun will be Thursday 18 July 2013 from Cardiff International Airport. The current schedule is currently being held on an option with KLM and is as follows;

KL1058 18JUL CARDIFF             0605 AMSTERDAM 0825

KL751 18JUL AMSTERDAM       0955 QUITO 1435

KL755 31JUL QUITO                  1555 AMSTERDAM 1305 (01AUG)

KL1063 01AUG AMSTERDAM   1625 CARDIFF 1645

 

The InCountry programme is inclusive of ALL accommodation with breakfast as described transport by 4x4 or bus (depending on group size), all food (except in Quito) on set menu basis, farewell dinner at Rumiloma in Quito, refuge and park fees, 1 bilingual qualified guide per 2/3 climbers on Cotopaxi summit day, one for every 5 climbers on Ilniza North. The items not included are meals in Quito (except for Farewell Dinner), extra hotel nights for unexpected changes in itinerary, extras and tips.

 

TOUCHING THE SUN – InCountry Programme

Day 1: Arrive in Ecuador, altitude acclimatisation in Quito, overnight stay at Hotel Reina Isabel or similar -  http://www.hotelreinaisabel.com/

Day 2: City tour, equipment check, overnight at Hotel Reina Isabel

Day 3:  Otavalo Market, visit the most popular Indian markets of South America, overnight at Hacienda la Carriona B,L,D -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otavalo 

http://www.lacarriona.com/english/about_us.html

Day 4: Climb 15,600 foot Guagua Pichincha. Overnight at Hosteria la Estación. http://www.hosteriagranjalaestacion.com/B,L,D  -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pichincha_(volcano)

Day 5: Hike to hut between Illiniza Sur and Norte. Mules will assist with the transport of our equipment so you will not be burdened with large packs. Overnight in the hut. B,L,D -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illiniza

Day 6: Today we will climb the north peak, which provides an excellent acclimatization ascent and an enjoyable rock scramble. Views of the Avenue of the Volcanoes are impressive from here.  After the day’s activities we descend to the comforts of a warm bed and a shower Overnight at Hacienda El Porvenir. B,L,D  - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illiniza

Day 7: We will wake up early and depart for Cotopaxi. We drive to approximately 15,092 feet on Cotopaxi where we take a short 45 minute hike to Jose Ribas hut. Rest and prepare for our climb. Overnight in hut. B, L,D
Day 8: Summit Cotopaxi. We will depart at 1 a.m. and hike up the scree slopes until we arrive at the glacier. From here we ascend snow and ice, arriving at a steep section just below the crater rim. After ascending this short section, we arrive at the summit where we can peer into the mountain’s crater or enjoy the view of the countryside. B,L,D -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotopaxi

Day 9: Overnight of day 9 at Hotel Reina Isabel. B,L

http://www.rumiloma.com/the-hacienda/press-articles

Day 10: Drive to lower hut on Chimborazo. B,L,D - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimborazo_(volcano)

Day 11-12: In the morning we hike up to the 16,405 foot Whymper Hut and prepare for our climb. After an early night to bed we wake-up around midnight to begin our ascent to the summit. After a couple of steep sections on the glacier, we will arrive at the false summit. From there it is about an hour climb to the highest point in Ecuador. After enjoying the views, we descend to the hut and catch our ride for some R&R and a great Ecuadorian dinner. Overnight of day 12 at Hotel Reina Isabel.

Day 13/14: Fly Home.

(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch,  D - Dinner )