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Ecuador Adventure Tours

Ecuador may be small, but its mountains offer an extraordinary range of challenges to climbers and for adventurous people. For the experienced climber, Ecuador offers the excitement of high altitude ascents. Its accessibility makes Ecuador an attractive destination for climbers and hiker of all abilities and avoids the long approaches often necessary in other high mountain ranges.

Whatever you are looking for - high altitude acclimatization tours, easy climb tours or more challenging climbs - we offer everything!

For your first few days in Ecuador, you should acclimatize to the altitude by climbing some of the smaller mountains (15,000 feet or less), such as Illiniza Norte, Imbabura or Pichincha. These lower peaks are non-glaciated, easily accessible within a day's travel from Quito, and offer either hut facilities or nearby hostels that can be used as a climbing base. Once your body has adjusted to the altitude, you are ready to try one of Ecuador's five classic glaciated peaks: Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Antisana or Chimborazo.

To climb the Chimborazo you have to climb first the Cotopaxi and it is also important that you already have experience with crampons. Experienced mountaineers can attempt the more remote and/or more difficult peaks of Sangay, El Altar and Illiniza South or the more challenging routes on the other mountains.

As a relatively recent playground for climbers, Ecuador still provides many opportunities for first ascents on new routes. Our guides are experienced and licensed by ASEGUIM, we provide basic equipment and you can rent some of the personal equipment as well. We can offer you individual tours whenever you want with whatever you want. Mountaineers find Ecuador well situated as a high-altitude training ground!

Select one of the Round Trips in Ecuador:

| Climbing Cayambe 5.790 m - 2 Days |

The Cayambe is the only volcano in the world whose summit is crossed by the equator. As the third highest peak in Ecuador, Cayambe was only first conquered in 1880 by Edward Whymper and the Carrel brothers. However, it is most renown for having the largest and arguably the most beautiful glaciers in Ecuador. For adrenaline junkies these huge ice plateaus also offer skiing opportunities at 5.500 m. This mountain belongs to the National Park Cayambe-Coca. Due to its technical difficulty, it is less visited. ...>>

| Climbing Cotopaxi 5.987 m - 2 Days |

The Cotopaxi rises majestically above the Andean Cordilleras and is one of the most active volcanoes of Ecuador. The almost perfect cone shape is an identification sign which makes it world famous as a picture book volcano. Reaching the top of this volcano is a must for every mountaineer who wants to reach even higher peaks. It is technically not a difficult mountain, but a good physical condition is a basic requirement for a successful climb. From the peak you can enjoy a beautiful view over the wide Andes landscape. ...>>

| Acclimatization Cotopaxi - 5 Days |

This 5 day itinerary prepares you perfectly for the ascent of the Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m). At the beginning (the first 3 days) you will start with the ascent of some smaller peaks so that you can get acclimatised to the altidud and therefore, have a better possibility to reach the summit of the Cotopaxi. The last two days you will spend with the preparation and the climb of the Cotopaxi Volcano. If you have some days free before starting this tour you could do some acclimatisation on your own like going to Papallacta. ...>>

| Climbing Antisana 5.704 m - 5 Days |

This volcano is ideal for every mountain climber, who demands a technically harder tour and likes to be off the beaten track. The Antisana lies a bit hidden in the eastern mountains and therefore cannot be seen very often. To reach any one of Antisana’s four peaks climbers must make a 2-day trip across lava and mudflows and up through cloud forest and finally over great stretches of Páramo. Once on the peak, one has a technical, glaciated climb ahead. As a result, few intrepid souls can claim Antisana’s summits...>>

| Climbing Chimborazo 6310 m - 2 Days |

The Chimborazo is the highest mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes and due to its close proximity to the equator it is also the furthest point from the centre of the earth. Climbing the Chimborazo will offer a challenge to even the most experienced mountaineer; it is a technically climb and the long approach to reach the peak will certainly push your physical limits. In addition to proper acclimatisation, excellent physical condition is required to reach the summit. ...>>

| Climbing Tour in Ecuador - 14 Days |

This itinerary allows you to visit the Ecuadorian Andes and admire its different natural landscapes from the north to the south. The highlights will be the ascent of the two volcanoes: the Cotopaxi (5,897m) and the Chimborazo (6,310m). In preparation for the climbing we offer a program of altitude acclimatization, alternating this with visits and stays in the various spots of cultural interest that offer the Ecuador’s Andean region. You could also extend this program with the climb of the Cayambe. ...>>