Private Hiking tour to Ruco Pichincha & Teleferico
This is one of the excursions that will give you the opportunity to change landscapes, views, and wheather within 1 hour, from 2800 mts. up to 4784 mts. If you don't want to go to far from Quito, this is a fantastic way of enjoying the Andean Parks and admire the mountains, and also, the best place for pictures above the city.
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Private Hiking tour to Ruco Pichincha & Teleferico
Pickup included
What's included in Private Hiking tour to Ruco Pichincha & Teleferico
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Quito, and head towards the west side of the city to take the Cable Car or Gondola, which gives you a spectacular view over the city and its surroundings. The Cable Car moves us from an altitude of 2950m with a viewpoint over 4050m in 15 minutes. On the way, you will enjoy a fantastic view of Quito and more than 14 peaks of the Andes. From there, the walk begins along the slopes of the Rucu Pichincha summit, which takes approx. 2-3 hours of walking and 1.5 hours for what is known by the typical moor (Andean Paramo) the vegetation of the Andes to the rocky summit of Rucu Pichincha. From 4,680 m (15,450 ft) high this summit has great views on a clear day, with Quito in the valley and the volcanoes that surround the snow cap in Cayambe, Antisana and Cotopaxi on the horizon. After lunch, we descend again to the cable car and return to Quito.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hiking tour from Teleferico to Pichincha volcano summit
- Light snacks & water
- English speaking Certified Hiking Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Teleferico admission fee usd 8,50 pp
- Private Hiking tour to Ruco Pichincha & Teleferico
- 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 a high level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
we pick up all of our customers from the centrally located hotels in Quito
