Mexico City: 2-Day Iztaccihuatl Mountain Summit

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Mexico City: 2-Day Iztaccihuatl Mountain Summit
5 out of 5 stars
5
5 out of 5 stars
2 reviews

Climb the emblematic Iztaccihuatl Mountain, as you enjoy the magnificent landscapes whilst ascending to the summit. Over the space of 2 days, you will acclimatize early on in the tour, before later making the 10-hour trek to the summit.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jake – United States

Literally life changing

M
Mareen – Germany

Climbing the Iztaccíhuatl is only suitable for experienced hikers/mountaineers but is totally worth it. You should have high altitude experience and be well trained. Sometimes you reach your own limits here and only make it up with a strong will and good guides. The ascent is very diverse with steep and flat hiking trails, climbing and also passing the glacier with crampons. Since the shape of the volcano resembles a sleeping woman, small peaks have to be crossed before the main peak. The company was great and treated me well. In the end, I have my three guides to thank for reaching the summit. Thank you for that and clear recommendation.

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Highlights

  • Take in the panoramic views of the volcano and the beautiful landscapes that surround it
  • Enjoy climbing with professionals with everything included
  • Reach the summit of the third-highest mountain in Mexico

Full description

On the first day of your tour, you will leave Mexico City for the Paso de Cortes. Once having arrived, you will register before proceeding to the Altzomoni Hut. You will then go for an acclimatization walk to the first pass on the mountain, before returning to the hut to eat dinner and to get an early night's rest.

You will wake early on the second day, with departure for the summit scheduled for approximately 2:00AM. After 10 hours of hiking, you will be expected to arrive to the peak (5,220 meters) at around midday.

Once at the peak, you will be granted with a break to enjoy the views before returning to the hut and being transported back to Amecameca for a highly-deserved hot meal.

Includes

  • Lunch and dinner on the first day, and breakfast and lunch on the second
  • Accident insurance
  • Qualified guides
  • Transport
  • Safety equipment
  • Entrance fees
  • Head torch
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • One night’s accommodation in the mountain hut
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with haemophilia
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems

Meeting point

Meet at the corner of Vicente Suarez and Michoacan at the benches that are in front of the market.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Thermal clothing
  • Warm clothing
  • Rain gear
  • Hat
  • Daypack
  • Gloves

Know before you go

  • This tour requires excellent physical condition, and it is recommended that you have previous mountain-climbing experience

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Jake – United StatesMarch 1, 2023 – Verified booking
Literally life changing
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Mareen – GermanyOctober 26, 2022 – Verified booking
Climbing the Iztaccíhuatl is only suitable for experienced hikers/mountaineers but is totally worth it. You should have high altitude experience and be well trained. Sometimes you reach your own limits here and only make it up with a strong will and good guides. The ascent is very diverse with steep and flat hiking trails, climbing and also passing the glacier with crampons. Since the shape of the volcano resembles a sleeping woman, small peaks have to be crossed before the main peak. The company was great and treated me well. In the end, I have my three guides to thank for reaching the summit. Thank you for that and clear recommendation.

Product ID: 288450

Activity provider:Travesías México

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