TWO-PEAK
CHALLENGE

TWO-PEAK
CHALLENGE

TWO-PEAK
CHALLENGE

Proposed Days: 16

Ideal Dates: Nov-Feb / May-Jul

Base Camp Altitude Cotopaxi: 4864m

Max Altitude Cotopaxi: 5897m

Base Camp Altitude Chimborazo: 4000m

Max Altitude Chimborazo: 6267m



The Kordillera Advantage: 16 Days to the Summit

Our signature 16-day itinerary is a masterclass in Science-Based Climbing, designed to turn Ecuador’s highest peaks into a safe, achievable, and elite experience.

The Gold Standard Highlights

The “Soft Landing” (Days 1–3): We skip the initial altitude shock. Start at 3,000 ft in the luxury of Mashpi Lodge to build a physiological baseline in an oxygen-rich cloud forest.

Glacier Mastery at Antisana (Day 6): Don’t learn in the dark. Master technical skills and fixed-rope precision on the wild glaciers of Antisana with Everest-experienced guides.

Medical-Grade Monitoring: You are a data-driven athlete. We monitor your vitals daily, tailoring the pace to your body’s real-time performance.

Epicurean Recovery: High-quality rest is a strategic requirement. Recover in private haciendas with gourmet dining, ensuring you have the strength for 20,000-foot summits.

The “Certainty” Window: Time is the ultimate luxury. Our 16-day schedule is the most robust in the Andes, ensuring you are fully adapted and prepared for the final ascent of Chimborazo.



Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Mashpi
Day 2:
Mashpi
Day 3:
Quito Gangotena Hotel.City/Historical Tour and dinner at a Prize-Winning Ecuadorian Gourmet/Fusion Restaurant
Day 4:
Pasochoa (acclimatization/ropes basics)
Day 5:
Rucu Pichincha ridge/fixed ropes school
Day 6:
Antisana/fixed ropes school (overnight at 4600m)
Day 7:
Antisana/fixed ropes school (there is a safe glacier full of features)
Day 8: Rest day (Papallacta Hot Springs plus short walk on Paramo)
Day 9: Cotopaxi
Day 10:
Cotopaxi
Day 11:
Weather day
Day 12:
Rest day/Hacienda San Agustin
Day 13:
Chimborazo
Day 14:
Chimborazo
Day 15:
Weather Day
Day 16:
Weather Day/San Jose de Puembo


INCLUDES

SAFETY

1:1 Guide-to-Climber Ratio.

1:1 Porter-to-Clmber Ratio.

2 Rope Fixers per mountain.

AMENITIES

Luxury Accomodations and Gourmet dining. 

From five-star hotels to high-altitude fine dining.

CLOUD FOREST

Visit the Mashpi Lodge, a luxurious five-star eco-lodge nestled in the heart of Ecuador’s Choco cloud forest.

SCIENCE

Medical protocols before during, and after any climb.

Continuous wrist and heart rate pulse oximetry.

TRANSFERS

All transfers from the begining to the end of your trip are first class ane include 4WD to all approaches.

WEATHER DAYS

Climb only when conditions are ideal.

Splurge otherwise!

HOW YOU’LL SPLURGE

CLOUD FOREST

QUITO

FUSION DINING

TOP 50

How We’ll Work
With You

Due to the highly customized nature of our expeditions, pricing varies based on itinerary, season, or services.

Consultation

We discuss your goals, preferences, and desired level of comfort.

Tailored Itinerary

A custom expedition plan is designed for you.

Exclusive Experience

You embark on the adventure of a lifetime, suported by our elite team.