Description

Pico de Orizaba and the Mexican Volcanoes – Malinche, Iztaccihuatl

This expedition to Pico De Orizaba (5636m) offers the opportunity to climb the highest volcano in North America, along with two other Mexican volcanoes; Malinche (4460m) and Iztaccihuatl (5260m). Pico De Orizaba is also one of the Seven Volcanic Summits, the highest volcano on each continent. The ascent of Pico De Orizaba is similar to climbing Mt Elbrus and the ideal climbing months are Late November to March.

The climb up Pico de Orizaba starts with an exciting jeep ride that takes us from the Mexico city to our camp at the Piedra Grande Hut perched at 4200m. From our camp we make our way through the mountain’s rocky moraine to join the Glacier de Jamapa Glacier. The route climbs the glacier and snow slopes to Orizaba’s summit, a perfectly formed conical shaped crater with a breath taking panorama.

If you are used to regular multi day hill walking you will have the right level of fitness to fully enjoy your time on this expedition. Previous experience of ice axe and crampons skills is a pre-requisite for this expedition for which you are welcome to join one of our Scottish Winter Skills course or Winter mountaineering. We also recommend that you also have experienced walking at over 4000m.

For those with more time you can extend your stay and explore the diverse cultures of Mexico with visits to the Teotihuacan Pyramids and the beautiful crater lakes of Nevado de Toluca for example.

• International flights from London (Flight inclusive package)
• A qualified Mexican expedition team leader. 
• Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition. 
• Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
• Hotel and other valley/town accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
• All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb. 
• Medical safety equipment and supplies
• 90-120 litre kit bag for expedition members for UK based clients. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and for returning clients
• 24 hour back up and support from UK staff
• 15% off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchases from Adventure Peaks shop

• Travel to and from UK airport
• Personal climbing clothes and equipment
• Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations
• Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified
• Personal medical supplies 
• Personal use of communication equipment
• Excess baggage
• Tips for local guides.
• Pyramid entry fees.
• Costs associated with an expedition finishing early
• Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early
• Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances

It is vitally important that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Adventure Peaks. We recognise the complexity and variety of choice in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your own preferred insurer or have annual multi trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure Peaks itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.

Adventure Peaks do not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your holiday. Cover must include emergency medical, helicopter evacuation, repatriation and rescue expenses.

It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Suggested insurance companies include:

Expeditions or Treks

• HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC  Tel: +1-800 605 2282
• Travelex Insurance Services  Tel: +1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
• Snowcard  Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
• The B.M.C.  Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
• Dogtag  Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
• World Nomads  (up to 6000m)
• Insure for Less  (Australians only)

Treks only:

• Campbell Irvine  Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
• Rothwell & Towler  Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
• J S Insurance  Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500

Previous trip reports from Mexico

Mexico Volcanoes 5th Jan 2019 - 15th January Summit success on Pico de Orizaba!

Last minute bookings on guaranteed winter trips - We still have a few spaces remaining on December - January guaranteed trips. Now is the time to bag your place on a winter expedition.

Climbed Elbrus – so what next? - Adventure Peaks’ success rate on Elbrus has been consistently good over the past three years with 186 out of 190 clients reaching the summit and now the big question we are getting asked is….what next? Read on to find out more.

Mexico Volcanoes Expedition Dec 17 - A successful expedition climbing all three volcanoes, Malinche, Iztaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba.

Seven Volcanic Summits - A new 7 summits challenge is offered by Adventure Peaks' 7 Volcanic Summits, the highest volcanic peaks on the Earth's seven continents, a fabulous way to visit the even more remote corners of the seven continents!

¡Arriba Mexico! – Mexican Volcanoes Trip Report - Adventure Peaks' first trip to Mexico has been a success, with an insight into Mexico’s amazing history and culture combined with ascents of two stunning volcanoes, La Malinche and Pico de Orizaba in an 8 day itinerary. Read Stu Peacock's report of the latest trip here.

Mexican Volcanoes Expedition 2017 - Successful summit on Orizaba! Congratulations to the team who reached the Summit of Orizaba on a very cold night.