With our mountain trips you will touch the sky.
You will discover the most impressive sceneries of the Andean Cordillera and of the Ecuadorian highlands.
You will visit typical villages, Indian markets, you will learn about the local culture and ...
...you will conquest the summits of beautiful mountains reaching 20,000 ft of altitude and more.
Little or no mountaineering experience
Initiation Program - Cotopaxi 8 days
The Cotopaxi mountain, is considered the most beautiful, symmetrical and perfect snow cone.
With is 5897 mt (19,347 ft), it is also the highest active volcano in the world.
The ascent of Cotopaxi is not considered as a difficult technical climb, but by no means should it be attempted by someone who does not have enough experience and training in glacier travel and without a professional mountain guide.
This program is a ideal short trip that can be easily included in your personal travel itinerary, giving you the opportunity to reach the Cotopaxi summit thanks to the necessary acclimatization and our professional leading.
Related link : Mountains and Volcanoes of Ecuador : The Cotopaxi
Price : 790 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people)
* The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of participants. Groups of 6 people : 680 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and visits, technical equipment, etc... 
High Mountain School 13 days
A mountain climbing tour that has been set up for novice climbers who want to reach the top of the highest ecuadorian Andean mountains.
This program focuses on mountaineering skills and techniques and allows every person that is in good physical condition to climb the 3 highest Ecuadorian summits: Cayambe (5790 m / 18,996 feet), Cotopaxi (5897m / 19,347 feet) and Chimborazo (6310 m / 20,702 feet).
We provide all the specific mountain equipment necessary to complete the course.
We also provide the following individual mountain material: crampons, ice axes, helmets, harness, descender, carabiners, pulleys, slings.
Related link : Mountains and Volcanoes of Ecuador : The Chimborazo
Price : 1320 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people)
* The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of participants. Groups of 6 people : 1120 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and visits, technical equipment, etc...
Some mountaineering experience
Volcanoes of Ecuador - 6 Summits 14 days
A program directed specifically to mountain lovers and which is relatively requiring physically.
This is our best rate of success program. Hikings and climbings are linked together to assure a perfect acclimatization to altitude and to gain physical resistance.
You will spend nearly 14 days at high elevations allowing you to ascent 6 of the most famous Ecuadorian volcanoes: Fuya-Fuya , Imbabura, Illinizas, Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
Moreover, you will have some relaxing time to enjoy four of the most well-known Ecuadorian tourist centers of interest, like: the colonial city of Quito, the equatorial line monument and his museum, the Otavalo Indian market and the well-know thermal town of Baños.
Price : 1515 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people)
* The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of participants. Groups of 6 people : 1250 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and visits, technical equipment, etc...
Good mountaineering experience
Ascent of Cotopaxi and / or Chimborazo 2, 3 or 6 days
If you have already some mountaineering experience and if you are in good physical condition and well acclimatized to altitude, we bring you to the top of those mountains.
We do not recommend you to attempt those summits if you are not well acclimatized to altitude.
Some hiking days at an average altitude of 4000 to 4400 mts (13,120 ft to 14,440 ft) are absolutely necessary before to start this program.
A previous ascend to an intermediate peak is also a good idea.
Related link : Mountains and Volcanoes of Ecuador : The Chimborazo
Price : starting at 180 usd* (4 people)
* The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of participants. Groups of 6 people : 160 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and visits, technical equipment, etc...
4 Summits 10 days / 5 Summits 12 days
Two not too long programs allowing people who already have some experience in glacier travel and possesses already a good ability with crampon and ice axes techniques to ascend 4 or 5 summits in a short time.
These itineraries are going up rather fast in altitude and are therefore addressed to mountaineers having achieved themselves a preliminary acclimatization to the altitude, in Ecuador or abroad, just before the departure of the circuit.
Mountain skills and techniques will be reviewed and polished during one full day on the Cayambe glacier at 15,750 feet (4800 m), before attempting the first ascent to a summit.
This training, plus the experience gained during the Cotopaxi ascent, will make Chimborazo summit attainable to intermediate climbers in only 10 or 12 days.
Related link : Mountains and Volcanoes of Ecador : The Chimborazo
Price : starting at 1090 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people)
* The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of participants. Groups of 6 people : 930 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and visits, technical equipment, etc...
Alpin Climbings
Ascent of the highest Ecuadorian summits, through technical and non-frequented routes.
This a service is addressed only to expert climbers. We propose 3 to 5 technical routes on the main summits of Ecuador.
The itineraries are prestigious and we guarantee to you that you will be,
about always, the only ones to attempt the routes.
A very good experience in mountaineering, rock climbing and ice climbing is a must.
The degree of difficulty depends on the summits and routes: couloirs, seracs, mixed, rocks. Climbing schedules vary from 8 to 17 hours.
Price : only upon request and for tailor-made itineraries
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