Cayambe

Height: 5,790 m
Country:
Ecuador flagEcuador

Cayambe is a striking 5,790-meter volcano, famous for being the highest point on the equator. The climb involves navigating crevassed glaciers, with the route often varying due to shifting ice conditions. It's a moderately technical ascent, and while the altitude can be challenging, the views from the summit, including the vast Amazon Basin and nearby peaks, make the effort worthwhile. The climb is accessible but demands solid acclimatization and glacier travel experience.

Climbing Cayambe

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on one of the world’s iconic climbs. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)

Pictures from climbing Cayambe

These are pictures taken while climbing Cayambe. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Cayambe, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.

Cayambe mountain guides

Guide links

These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Cayambe. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Cayambe. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Gulliver Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $290
MILTON WLADIMIR ORTIZ SALAZAR logoMILTON WLADIMIR ORTIZ SALAZARview guides trip webpage from $350
Julio Verne Travelview guides trip webpage from $380
Ecuador Eco Adventuresview guides trip webpage from $380
Lonely Summits, "Climbing and Outdoor Travel" logoLonely Summits, "Climbing and Outdoor Travel"view guides trip webpage from $385
Ecuador A Color Operadoro De Turismoview guides trip webpage from $600
Carpe DM Adventuresview guides trip webpage from $800
Andean Trailsview guides trip webpage from $1,499
Grupo Alpamayo Tours logoGrupo Alpamayo Toursview guides trip webpage from $1,500
Climbing the Seven Summits logoClimbing the Seven Summitsview guides trip webpage from $3,995

Cayambe route

View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.

Cayambe Summit view

What you can see from the summit of Cayambe. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.