Iztaccíhuatl Add-On Climb
Iztaccíhuatl Add-On Team Climb: $795 USD
Date: January 15 – 17, 2026
On Izta, we will take advantage of our acclimatization by transferring to Paso de Cortés and climbing directly to high camp. Izta requires a very early start with breakfast at high camp before starting upwards. We traverse the mountain up high on the ridge to the summit, which gives incredible views of the surrounding landscape and Popocatépetl, an active volcano, often emitting a recognizable plume of steam from its summit.
The climb consists of true glacier travel with some steep snow, so it is necessary to be well acquainted with ice axe use, crampons, and roped team travel.
CTSS provides guidance, leadership, and expedition oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill, local guides, logistics, team gear, porters, food, and support for a summit attempt on Iztaccíhuatl.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments, once submitted, are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and conditions. This is adventure travel, meaning things rarely go as planned, and this schedule will likely change. Climbers need to be adaptable and positive.
- Day 7: Transfer to Paso de Cortés and climb to Izta high camp
- Day 8: Summit Izta, descend to Paso de Cortés, and overnight in Amecameca/celebration dinner
- Day 9: Transfer to Mexico City for flights home
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services and items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect.
Included in the Iztaccíhuatl Add-On Climb
- Guides
- Team hotels and mountain huts and tents at double occupancy
- While on the mountain, breakfasts and dinners will be provided, but lunch is mountaineering style, which means a steady graze throughout the day to keep your energy levels high.
- All group transportation is provided while on the expedition. If you depart early, you are responsible for the added expenses for transport, lodging, rescue, and evacuation.
- Group gear, including fuel, ropes, safety gear, and tents
Excluded from the Iztaccíhuatl Add-On Climb
- Flights to and from Mexico City and associated travel expenses (e.g., hotels, excess baggage fees, visas, departure taxes, food) getting to and from Mexico
- All costs incurred by you prior to the start date of the trip and after the end date
- Mexican visa fees, if applicable
- In-town and off-mountain meals in Mexico (we will just split the bill at the end of each meal)
- Personal climbing gear and snacks
- Any additional meals and transportation outside the expedition
- Expenses while on the expedition that are above and beyond the normal scope of the trip, such as medical treatment, evacuation, trip interruption, rescues, snacks, flight changes, alcohol, gifts for friends and family, specialty coffees, and bottled water, among others
- Expenses incurred due to events outside CTSS's control, such as delays or interruptions, political events, natural events, or disasters. These may include additional expenses, such as extra hotel nights, resulting from delays.
- Trip insurance policy that includes personal climbing, medical, rescue, evacuation, trip interruption, and trip cancellation insurance
- Single-room accommodations, if desired and pre-booked
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Bar tabs, minibars, hotel internet bills, laundry, etc.