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FEBRUARY 2 - 12, 2005
$1925 - Trip Cancelled
Mary Buschman-Kelly, Leader
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Trek,
hike and climb your way to the summits of four extinct volcanoes in the
Andes Mountains of Ecuador: Pasachoa (13,794 feet), Rucu
Pichincha (15,706 feet), Imbabura (15,203 feet) and Rumiñahui
(15,460 feet). Enjoy spectacular views of such snow-capped giants
as Cotopaxi (19,348 feet), Chimborazo (20,703 feet), Cayambe(18,997),
and Antisana(18,715), and the surrounding countryside. Stay in a 4-star
hotel in Quito, Ecuador and 300-year-old haciendas along the way.
Between climbs visit Old Town Quito, the equator, the Indian market
towns of Otavalo and Cotacachi (leather goods), Pasachoa Forest
Preserve, Lake Cuicocha, Cotopaxi National Park, and the hotsprings and
waterfalls in the town of Baños. Moderate to strenuous hikes
of 6-8 hours each. Maximum daily vertical gain between 2000-3000 feet.
Some rock scrambling. All climbs led by American outfitter and
licensed, experienced Ecuadorean mountain guides. Client-to-guide ratio
of 2:1, guaranteed. Side trips between climbs led by bilingual
Ecuadorean tourist guide. Transportation in private, comfortable vans
and 4x4 vehicles. Most meals included: all breakfasts (9 total -mostly
buffet style), 5 lunches, 4 dinners (including Farewell Dinner
celebration in Quito). Accommodations (double occupancy) include:
Price of $1925 ($300 nonrefundable) includes: All accommodations (double occupancy), all transportation in Ecuador (including airport transfers), all guiding services, all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners and all park entrance fees. Not included: Airfare to Quito, Ecuador (approximately $600 roundtrip from New York), personal expenses (including medical expenses, medical insurance and personal travel), some meals during trip (4 lunches and 5 dinners), gratuities (Optional. $3 to $5 per guide per day from each member of the group is reasonable), alcoholic beverages and airport departure tax ($25). A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required to register. Balance, payable by check, is due by December 2, 2004. For more information and to sign up, contact the leader, Mary Buschman-Kelly, 548 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591, telephone 914-631-6899, E-mail mfkelly@covad.net. |