The Ecuadorian Andes

Explore the Ecuadorian highlands, spectacular snowcapped mountains which Alexander Von Humboldt called "The Avenue of the Volcanoes", valleys enclosed between the two main Andes Cordilleras which are 15.000 feet high, Indian markets and colonial cities, the trip through Ecuador's Andes mountains is unique in many ways.

For many years now, hikers and climbers from all over the world have been travelling to Ecuador. Here they can find optimal Andes trekking and mountaineering conditions.

Ecuador provides a great variety of highlands that are gloriously colorful (and sometimes completely isolated). They offer a wide range of hiking and trekking routes - everything from easy day hikes for beginners to long treks that cross passes above glacier level. Here the outdoor traveler learns about some stunning features of Ecuador: highest mountain at the equator, highest active volcano on earth, most active volcano in South America, etc...

The Andes of Ecuador offer an incredible variety of landscape, nature, culture and adventure. National parks, nature reserves, archaeological sites, indigenous villages and superbly beautiful scenery abound. Quito, the cultural centre of the Andes and the capital of the country, is a World Heritage site.

Our tours offer you a unique opportunity to experience the very best of the Andes. If you don't see a tour that meets your interests or requirements, just let us know and we will design one for you and your budget.

Trekking the Andes.- The following day tours can be part of an acclimatization program.
• Cotopaxi (5897mt.)
• Cayambe (5781mt)
• Corazon hike (4788mt.)
• Guagua Pichincha (4791mt.)
• Pasochoa (4200mt.)
• Quilotoa (4000mt.)

Indigenous markets and handicrafts' making
• Otavalo
• Saquisili market
• Cayambe market
• Guangaje market
• Iliniza handicrafts
• Zumbahua market

Flora and Fauna watching
• Chiribiga road
• Maquipucuna
• Mindo
• Mojandas
• Nono road

The Andes Train rail

The Ecuadorian South
• Cuenca
• Vilcabamba