- 09 Days/ 10 Nights
- January to December
- Easy
Difficulty
Condition
Included meals:
B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
Travel Program
Day 1: Quito
Individual arrival in Qutio.
Arrival possible at any time. Your adventure begins tonight with a welcome meeting where you will meet your guide and fellow travelers. Please see the notice in the lobby (or ask at reception) for the time and place to meet the group. Opt for an optional dinner afterwards at a local restaurant with your new travel companions. If you are unable to attend the welcome meeting, our representative will leave all the important information at your hotel reception so you know what time to be ready the next day.
Optional Activities:
– City Tour in Quito and Equator
50-60USD per person. Take a city tour of Quito including Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Basilica del Voto Nacional, La Compañía Church, Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Grande and Panecillo, a statue of the Virgin of Quito. Travel 25 km north to the “middle of the earth” at 0° latitude and stand with one leg in both hemispheres.
– Cotopaxi volcano
70-100USD per person. Enjoy a spectacular 2-hour drive to Cotopaxi Volcanoes National Park to see the world’s highest active volcano (5,897m). Visit a museum in the park and hike around a lagoon at the base of the volcano to learn about the flora and fauna at this altitude. Continue driving up the volcano to the car park at over 4,500m. Hike for an hour and a half to the refuge and after a short break continue to the glacier (weather permitting). In the afternoon you return to Quito. Park admission is not included and will be divided by the number of travelers in the group.
– Teleferico Quito
$8 per person. Enjoy spectacular views of Quito from this aerial tramway that ascends the Volcán Pichincha. You can take a hike to the top or just enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: Hotel Eugenia (or similar)
Overnight
Hotel
Flight
Arrival to Chile
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx.
Meals
-/-/-
Day 2: Flight from Quito to Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos
Morning flight from Quito to the Galápagos Islands. Drive across Santa Cruz Island to the city of Puerto Ayora. Our first trip together takes us to the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the famous giant tortoises up close. Get to know your fellow travelers over a few drinks in the evening. Toast to new adventures with new companions!
Visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, a great place to see many species of tortoises and land iguanas being bred. Here you can see the famous Galápagos tortoises up close – an enclosure houses adult tortoises and a nursery takes care of the hatchlings until they are around three years old, when their shells have hardened.
This area is also home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization established in 1964 dedicated to the conservation of the Galápagos ecosystem through the efforts of scientists, researchers and volunteers. While the facilities themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a place of study for international scientists and offers training for naturalist guides.
Activities included:
– Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Driving time: approx. 3 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Coloma (or similar)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Flight
Go by plane
Meals
B/L/-
Day 3: Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island
We board a speedboat and head to Isabela Island. Enjoy the view around you – you might even spot dolphins or whales next to the boat! After dropping off our stuff at the hotel, you can use the free afternoon to explore the town of Puerto Villamil or relax on the beach.
Accommodation: Hotel Iguana (or similar)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 4: Isabela Island
A hike takes us today to the Sierra Negra and experience a volcano up close. Hike to the 10 km wide crater of the Sierra Negra volcano, the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos Archipelago. The route leads over the lunar-like landscape of lava fields and fumaroles. Enjoy spectacular views north towards Fernandina Island and over Isabela. The volcano last erupted in June 2018; it was the most recent eruption in the Galapagos. This hike is 7 km (3.5 km in each direction).
In the afternoon you can snorkel, visit the giant tortoise sanctuary or see the flamingo lagoon.
Optional Activities:
– Snorkeling Isabela Island / 4-5 hrs
140-150USD per person. Grab your swimwear and a snorkel and hit the water to explore what lives beneath the sea. Drive to Los Tuneles, about 40 minutes boat ride from Puerto Villamil. The lava formations and mangroves make it ideal for snorkeling. Keep an eye out for eagle rays, sea turtles and large schools of colorful fish.
– Snorkeling at Islote Tintoreras / 2-2:30 hrs
45-50 USD per person. Go snorkeling at the small island of Las Tintoreras south of Puerto Villamil. It’s the perfect place to experience the magic of the underwater world up close. Enjoy a quiet little cove with turquoise waters where you can spot white tip reef sharks, which are quite common in this archipelago. (The town owes its name to this shark, called Tintorera in Spanish.) Keep an eye out for sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas and rays, and sharks.
– Surf lesson
45-55 USD per person. Grab your swimsuit and prepare to face the waves. Learn how to find and surf the right wave with a surfing lesson from local experts. Enjoy the fresh sea air and the water and keep an eye out for the many sea creatures.
– Trip to Flamingo Lagoon
Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Isabela. Enjoy a walk to the Galápagos Islands’ largest coastal lagoon, which is also an important breeding ground for flamingos. Stop at a viewpoint along the way and visit natural swimming pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps.
Activities included:
– Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
Accommodation: Hotel Iguana (or similar)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 5: Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island
Return to Santa Cruz Island by speedboat, where you’ll have the afternoon at leisure to explore the city or hike to nearby Tortuga Bay for a swim. Later, explore Puerto Ayora and sample local specialties at the Santa Cruz Brewing Company. Enjoy a bite to eat or visit a local bar for a drink (and dance!).
Accommodation: Hotel Coloma (or similar)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island - San Cristobal Island
We take another speedboat to San Cristóbal Island and here we visit the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center near town to learn about the unique history of the islands ecosystems, flora and fauna. Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands, from the early days of their volcanic formation to today’s conservation efforts. Visit the Human History Exhibit to learn about the discovery and settlement of the islands, and discover the natural history and diversity of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos Islands so fascinating.
Keep an eye out for sea lions as you stroll along the Malecón, and look for a place to watch the sunset with a drink.
Activities included:
– Visit to the information center
Accommodation: Hostel
shared rooms
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 7: San Cristobal Island
The day is free for you to explore the island of San Cristóbal. You can snorkel at the impressive Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos, visit the white sandy beach of Playa Mann or get up close and personal with the sea lions in La Lobería.
Optional Activities:
– Snorkeling Isla Lobos
90USD per person. Snorkel right off the beach on dreamy Isla Lobos amidst sea lions and their curious and playful cubs. Spot frigate birds nesting on the shore and the famous blue-footed boobies. Be sure to bring your camera to capture photos of this wonderful wildlife paradise.
– Snorkeling Kicker Rock
$125 per person. Embark on a snorkeling adventure at Kicker Rock, one of the Galápagos Islands most impressive sights and home to an incredible variety of marine life thanks to the abundance of food in the water here. Explore this rock that rises 150m above sea level and is divided by a narrow channel that can be navigated by small boats. The water surrounding the rock attracts numerous sharks and other fish, making for a unique and exciting snorkeling experience.
– Visit to La Lobería
Beach At La Lobería Beach you will be greeted by a colony of sea lions. Keep your eyes peeled for marine iguanas basking on the black rocks and sea turtles in the bay’s shallow waters.
– Visit Playa Mann
Visit this white sandy beach just a short walk from the town. Go for a swim or watch snoozing sea lions.
Accommodation: Hostel shared rooms
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 8: San Cristobal Island - Quito
Today it’s time to say “Adios!” to the Galápagos Islands. In the morning our flight back to Quito starts. After the drive to the hotel you can relax a little before you go out together again in the evening in the city.
Driving time: approx. 2 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Eugenia (or similar)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 9: Quito
Departure possible at any time.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Flight
Go back home by plane.
Meals
B/-/-
What's Included
Included
- Galapagos round trip for young people according to the program
- Transport, accommodation and meals according to the program
- domestic flights
- Excursions, activities and visits as per itinerary
- Visit to the Interpretation Center on San Cristobal
- Hike to the Sierra Negra volcano
- Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Port Tax Isabela
Not included
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Optional excursions and activities
- Galapagos National Park Fee (USD 100)
- Galapagos Transit Card (USD 20)
- Personal expenses, tips
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, climbing or mountain expeditions tours is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
Equipment trekking
- Hiking backpack for hiking 50 to 60 liters
- Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
- Medium weight socks
- Sleeping bag (-15º to 20ºC)
- Small daypack for one day hiking 30 liters
- Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
- Hiking boots or shoes
- Medium weight parka with fiber fill or down
- Rain poncho (or rain gear)
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
- Lightweight pants
- Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
- Water bottle for hiking or trekking
- Strong waterproof duffel bag
- Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
- Towel for personal hygiene each participant
- First-aid kit
- Regular and long underwear
- Knife or multi-tool
- Light cap and wool hat
- Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
- The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
- Grooming and personal hygiene kit
- One Hiking Buff per person
Equipment Mountain
- 3 Locking carabiners, we recommend per person
- We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
- 1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
- 2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommend GRIVEL company
- 1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
- 2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
- Gloves (Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000 meters
- Harness for climbing
- Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
- Crampons, we recommend GRIVEL company
- Walking sticks – Trekking Poles (optional), a pair per person, we recommend GRIVEL company
- Down Jacket for expedition
- Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GORE-TEX certification
- First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
- Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
- Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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- Single Supplement (I want my own room and tent) – $000 on request.
Please note: Insurance for emergency evacuation is required for this trip. Call for more details.
» Additional dates available upon request
» Rates may vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays
Prices (per person):
| 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 6 PAX | 8 PAX | 10 PAX | 12 PAX | 14 PAX |
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| 7900 USD | 3950 USD | 3850 USD | 3750 USD | 3650 USD | 3550 USD | 3450 USD | 3350 USD |
Deposit for reservations
— USD (– EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: 
*Available
Trip-code: Number ►ECU-000
Duration: 13 days
Participants: Minimal: 4 Maximal: 12
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Ecuador
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure 2024
Legend Booking-information:
EZZ Single room supplement
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On this trip, only a few places left.
This trip is sold out / closed.
Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Expert guide certified by AGOMP
General Sales Manager of Peru Expeditions
- WhatsApp: +51 943 081 066
- E-Mail: office@peru-expeditions.org
Hans Honold | Certified Mountain and Ski Guide
For a trip with a Professional Certified Mountain Guide from abroad with your own language that you speak, please request us to get in touch. We have guides working for our company from all over the world who are members of IVBV/UIAGM/IFMGA Certified Guides.
- Tel: +49(0)7344 929144-0
It is very important to have accident coverage for trekking and climbing mountains, more if you go a technical mountains over 6 thousand meters, we oblige and recommend buying travel insurance with our partner Global Rescue, you get the peace of mind that the finest medical, security evacuation, field rescue, intelligence and telehealth.
- Tel: +1 (617) 459-4200
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Accommodations
Scroll through our exclusive accommodations for this trip below. Although very unlikely, we will be able to make substitutions when necessary. The comfortable accommodations that guests stay in every night offer comfort, the level that these options are are 3 stars and some hostels in some towns of first class quality to make your stay very pleasant.
*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some cases, alternative accommodation of similar quality and location can be used.
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Suggested FAQs
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.
Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.
Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.
Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?
Safe and effective vaccines are available that provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Billions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19, help end the pandemic and stop new variants emerging.
We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.
For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.
Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.
If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.
If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide
In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Do I have what it takes to succeed on this expedition?
In the interest of the team’s enjoyment and success, we work with every single guest to ensure they are properly prepared and ready for this expedition. We pride ourselves on vetting every member to make sure that the team can bond and succeed together. It really sucks to be grouped with members that are much faster, or much slower, than you are. No one wants to the weakest link on a trip like this. By setting expectations and a solid training plan, we work to insure maximum cohesive success. Use this trip as an exercise motivator, and we will succeed together with style.
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What happens in the event of bad weather?
About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Can I join a group?
We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.
Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.
In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .
For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
The company Peru Expeditions Tours has the most experience in organizing commercial ascents and complex high-altitude expeditions. 
We have the most experienced and qualified guides for cultural trip, climbing tours, MTB tours, Ski tours, including famous climbers.
We always give away team jerseys-T-shits, buffs, or a cap as a gift
Good own personal tents to live in height and special big tents to dine inside the trekking or mountain.
The highest percentage of successful ascents.
We provide the best living and eating conditions. We take into account the peculiarities of nutrition (you can order a vegetarian menu).
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