Hiking and trekking in Ecuador. Discover the Andes or the Amazon jungle by foot. Walks along the trails crossing the Ecuadorian cordillera, along the remnants of the Inca road system, at the foot of the Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcano, cross Ecuador from the Andean highlands right to the Amazonia rain forest
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Home > Trekking : Hiking and trekking in Ecuador. Discover the Andes or the Amazon jungle by foot. Walks along the trails crossing the Ecuadorian cordillera, along the remnants of the Inca road system, at the foot of the Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcano, cross Ecuador from the Andean highlands right to the Amazonia rain forest.

Walking, hiking and trekking in Ecuador from the Andes to the Amazon jungle
trekking in the Cotopaxi volcano National Park

Amazing hiking and trekking trips directed to those who love nature and the contact with the local populations.
From the first days, the traveller is plunged in the heart of the Andean culture and his history.

You will discover the most outstanding and varied landscapes of Ecuador, the most beautiful Ecuadorian Natural Parks : Amazonian forest (primary and secondary tropical forest), Cotopaxi national park, Chimborazo national park, eastern and western Sierra.

Tasty mixtures of culture, traditions and nature.

Do you like nature, vast unspoiled landscapes ?

We propose you :
•   the opportunity to witness some of the highest Ecuadorian biodiversity zones,
•   walks along the trails crossing the Andean cordillera, along the remnants of the Inca road system, at     the foot of the Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcanoes or though unspoiled primary rain forest,
•   short hikes from 2 to 5 days to discover some of the most beautiful landscapes of Ecuador,
•   trekking journeys of 12, 15 or 21 days crossing Ecuador from the Andean highlands right to the     Amazon rain forest,
•   mules to carry your equipment, top quality camping equipment and experienced multi-lingual     trekking guides.

Hikes from 2 to 5 days
Short hikes or treks which will make you discover the most beautiful parts of the two Andean cordilleras and the most famous natural parks and reserves of Ecuador.

•   The Condor Trail (Cotopaxi National Park)  5, 4 or 3 days
Admire some of the most beautiful sceneries of the Andean highlands. An awesome itinerary which trek across one of the most beautiful area of the eastern mountain range. Long walks at an average altitude of 3900m (12,795 feet) in the Cotopaxi National Park.

    Price : 210 usd*    (starting at 4 people)

•   Inca Trail - Ingapirca   3 or 4 days
This path forms part of the great Inca way from Cuzco to Quito. This hike gradually rises to 4200m (13,780 ft) and will make you discover a part of the south Ecuadorian cordillera, walking around lakes and through swampy areas to finally arrive at the Ingapirca fortress, the most remarkable sample of the Inca architecture in the country.

    Price : 250 usd*    (starting at 3 or 4 people)

•   Altar Base Camp (Sangay National Park)   3 or 4 days
This hike will make you discover some among the most beautiful Andean landscapes of Ecuador. It takes place in the Sangay National Park, one of the wildest Andean zones of the country.

    Price : 215 usd*    (starting at 3 or 4 people)

•   Mocha Valley Hike (Chimborazo Wildlive Reserve)   3 or 4 days
This beautiful hike will make you cross the collar between the snow covered volcanoes Carihuairazo and the giant Chimborazo. It can be combined with the ascent of Carihuairazo volcano (5021m / 16,470 ft ), a technically easy and ideal ascent for beginners

    Price : 240 usd*    (starting at 3 or 4 people)

•   Trek and Ascent of Illinizas Volcano (Ecologic Reserve Los Illinizas)   2 days
The Illinizas volcanoes are among the most picturesque and the most majestic summits that surround Quito. This route, although climbing a volcanic top at 5116 mts, (16.785ft), is much more related to a trekking than to high mountaineering. You will simply, from time to time, need "to put your hands".

    Price : 150 usd*    (starting at 3 or 4 people)

    * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of       participants.
    ** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full         American Plan (all the meals), national park entrance fees, excursions and         visits, camping equipment, luggage and equipment transportation by vehicle or by         mules during the hikes. After each hike your private vehicle will take you to a simple,         but comfortable hotel.

Trekking Journeys in the Andes
A discovery of the Andean world at the slow rate of walk.

•   Trekking in the Ecuadorian Andes   10, 13, 14, 15 or 21 days
Various combinations of hikes to cross Ecuador afoot from North to South walking through the National Parks and Ecological Reserves, visiting various ecosystems, kinds of landscapes and exotic biogeographical areas.
Without forgetting to visit the great cultural centres of interest of Ecuador : Otavalo, the colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca, the Andean train, the Indian markets, etc, ...

    Price : starting at 875 usd*    (4 people)

Trekking Journeys in the Andes and Amazonia
Leave for an odyssey in the heart of the wildest and most remarkable, most varied landscapes of Ecuador.

•   From the Highlands to the Jungle   12, 15, 19 or 21 days
On the way, typical villages, lagoons and rivers will be visited and you will be able to admire incredible views on the vast Andean highlands and to get an eyeful of the lush tropical vegetation while walking through virgen forests.

    Price : starting at 1030 usd*    (3 or 4 people)

    * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of       participants.
    ** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full         American Plan (all the meals), national park entrance fees, excursions and         visits, camping equipment, luggage and equipment transportation by vehicle or by         mules during the hikes. After each hike your private vehicle will take you to a simple,         but comfortable hotel.

trekking in the Cotopaxi national park - view on the Ruminahui volcano
trekking to the Altar base camp
waterfall in the Cotopaxi park
hike to the Illinizas Norte volcano
Ecuador - trekking in the Amazon forest
breakfast at the foot of the Cotopaxi volcano
Mocha valley hike - first light at campsite with view on the Chimborazo summit


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