Providing expeditions
since 2005
Duration
9 Days
Group
6+
Price range
$ 5,000
Deposit
1 000 $
Day 1
Arrival day.
Arrival in Mexico City. Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Later in the afternoon we will have a team orientation and a gear check up. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast, we will tour Teotihuacan. It is a vast Mexican archaeological complex northeast of Mexico City. Teotihuacan is known today as the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas, namely the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. After the tour we will drive to Mexican hacienda for the night
Day 3
After breakfast, we will transfer to the base of La Malinche (4,500 m). Ascent of La Malinche. Extended acclimatization at the top – rest, lunch. Descent by evening. Transfer back to the hacienda.
Day 4
Transfer to Zoapan (3,050 m), lunch. Ascent by 4x4 jeep to the Piedra Grande base camp (4,200 m) the lower slopes of Orizaba. Overnight in tents.
Day 5
After breakfast we will take an acclimatization hike up towards the glacier (4,900 m). We will review technical skills on the side of Orizaba in preparation for our ascent. Overnight in the base camp Piedra Grande (4,200 m).
Day 6
After breakfast, we will hike to the high camp (4,600 m). There we will rest and get ready for our summit. Starting time will be at 2 am.
Day 7
SUMMIT DAY. We will start our ascent to the peak of Orizaba (5,636 m) at 2 am. After the summit, we will descend to the base camp Piedra Grande (from 10-14 hours round trip), have a rest and lunch, and transfer to Puebla City. Overnight in a hotel and celebration dinner.
Day 8
Tour of downtown Puebla, followed by a transfer to the archaeological site of Cholula (an ancient indigenous city with the largest pyramid in the Americas, featuring a labyrinth system and a Catholic church on top). Visit to the smallest volcano in the world. Transfer to Mexico City, overnight at a hotel.
Day 9
Departure day. Transfer to the airport. Flight back home or to Cancun for a nice and well deserved rest after climbing Mexico's highest mountain.

PAYMENT POLICY
A deposit of $1,000 is due at time of registration to reserve a space on the expedition.
A full payment is due 60 days prior to the expedition start date.

CANCELATION POLICY
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 60 days prior to the scheduled date.

Date
Guides
Price
Group
Date
December 19 - December 27, 2024
Price
$5,000
Date
November 07 - November 15, 2025
Price
$5,000

Price includes

  • All ground transportation on scheduled dates
  • Meeting at Transfer from and to the Airport (arrival and departure dates)
  • One night 5* hotel accommodation, double occupancy. Single room available for an additional charge (Breakfast included)
  • Two nights hotel accommodation, double occupancy (Breakfast included)
  • All group equipment
  • All hut fees, park fees, and permit
  • Best service in Base Camp: tents for climbers, kitchen, mess tent with tables, chairs and tableware, meals and drinks, toilet tent
  • Porters, drivers, local guides, cook, servers
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinners and hot drinks
  • Camping tents at the high camp
  • 7 Summits Club Professional Mountain Guide
  • Certificate and silver medal for the successful climb
  • 7 Summits Club T-shirt and buff
  • Celebration dinner after the climb

Price does not include

Detailed confirmation package will be sent upon booking.

  • Round trip airfare to Mexico
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (transport, extra hotel nights, evacuation fees, etc)
  • Any extensions before or after the specified itinerary (we are happy to help you plan these)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal gear/ personal gear rentals
  • Optional single room accommodation (hotels only)
  • Personal expenses
  • Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities for the guides and porters
  • Optional: Additional program on the Caribbean coast.

Mexico, Orizaba (5636m), Mountaineering


Trip overview

México - La Malinche - Piedra Grande Base Camp (4,200m) - Pico de Orizaba (5,636m) - Piedra Grande Base Camp (4,200 m) - Zoapan - México


Why go there?

Orizaba (formally known as Pico de Orizaba) is North America’s third-tallest peak and a classic climb. Situated in Mexico, it has it all: culture, high mountain huts, stunning views, and the opportunity to get your crampons into plenty of snow and ice. This mountain is easily accessible to just about anyone willing to train and work hard on the climb.

During this trip you will:

  • Climb Mexico’s tallest peak
  • Build technical mountaineering skills
  • Experience Mexico and its people
  • Explore ancient Aztec culture and relics

La Malinche (4,450 m) is the mountain we hike for acclimatization. It is non-technical and can be climbed in light trekking shoes. The route initially follows a forest path (with fir and pine trees) and has a slope of up to 40 degrees. It then continues on a trail through grasslands, followed by a rocky path. After that, hikers navigate between boulders and on rocky scree. This is a long hike, taking about 6-7 hours to ascend and 3-4 hours to descend.

Why climb with us?

  • 7 summits provides the best service and accommodation during the whole trip
  • 7 Summits provides comfortable accommodation during the climb, comfortable huts equipped with dormitories and dining areas
  • 7 Summits has the most extensive experience in organizing commercial climbs and challenging high-altitude expeditions
  • The highest success rate for summits
  • Reliable and trusted local partners
  • We offer 5% discounts for your next adventures with us
  • We have the most experienced and qualified guides, including world- renowned mountaineers