9-Day Trek to Iztaccíhuatl and Orizaba Peaks from Mexico City
About This Tour
Sign up for a fantastic trek to the highest volcanic peaks of Mexico, Iztaccíhuatl and Orizaba. Start your tour by exploring Mexico City and the colourful town...
Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Mexico City, Orizaba, Pico de Orizaba, Toluca de Lerdo, Amecameca, Iztaccíhuatl · Languages: English, Spanish
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What's Included
- All transfers
- Accommodation
- Group climbing gear
- All meals
- Bilingual Mexican tour guide
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned above
- Airfares
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Mexico City
Fly to Mexico City and arrive in the afternoon. If time permits, go sightseeing in Mexico City. Have dinner and overnight in Mexico City (7300 ft).
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2Day 02
Brunch and Transfer to Amecameca
Have brunch in Mexico City. Travel to the small town of Amecameca (8070 ft). Spend the afternoon in this colourful town getting permits and buying last-minute supplies. After an early dinner, travel to Altzomoni's hut (13000 ft) at the base of Iztaccíhuatl.
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3Day 03
Acclimatization Hike from La Joya
Day hike to the third "Portillo" (14700 ft) or "Grupo de Los Cien hut" (15042 ft). This hike is a maximum of 5 miles long with 2000 vertical feet of gain. Return to La Joya to spend the night.
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4Day 04
Rest and Acclimatization at Altzomoni
Rest or acclimatization day at Altzomoni (13000 ft). Rest or acclimatization day at Altzomoni (13000 ft).
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5Day 05
Climb Iztaccíhuatl and Return to Amecameca
The usual route takes you up to a beautiful ridge with spectacular views. Our ascent includes scrambling up the rock and crossing glaciated terrain, with little or no crevasse fall danger. Depending on snow conditions, crampons and ice axes may be needed. The largest glacier on Izta highlights the summit. The views from this route are outstanding, with Popo to the south, Orizaba and La Malinche to the east, and Nevado de Toluca to the west. The climb requires 4400 ft of elevation gain, and though the mileage is not long (less than 8 miles), it is challenging due to the altitude, with the last mile above 16,500 ft. Spend the night at the hotel in Amecameca.
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6Day 06
Transfer to Tlachichuca Base Camp
Drive to Canchola's "Base Camp" in Tlachichuca. Relax and enjoy an overnight stay at the camp.
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7Day 07
Climb Pico de Orizaba
Our route takes us up the Labyrinth - a series of rock gullies recently exposed due to the retreating glacier. A bit of steep snow or rock scrambling gets us past the Labyrinth and onto the Jamapa glacier, from where we rope up. The glacier steepens gradually from 20º to 45º at around 18000 ft. After a climb of 2000 vertical feet on the glacier, we reach the impressive crater rim and then the summit of Mexico's highest peak, North America's third-highest. Enjoy the spectacular views. Descend to Tlachichuca, where you can enjoy a hot dinner, shower, and bed.
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8Day 08
Weather Contingency Day and Return to Mexico City
A possible extra day for a summit bid, in case of bad weather, or if we need an extra day to acclimatize. Drive back to Mexico City and celebrate our success at a renowned Mexican restaurant. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Mexico City.
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9Day 09
Departure from Mexico City
Late in the afternoon, fly back home. Late in the afternoon, fly back home.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico · Tour start: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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