The plateau of the volcanoes south of Quito, haciendas with wide areas, the outstanding snow mountains and the unbelievable vastness provide the framework for this trip. Group participants who do not want to do all five summit ascents can take advantage of numerous hiking opportunities, rent horses and bicycles or carry out cultural visits to old Inca sites and small Indio villages. Afterwards, jungle (Amazon), coast and the Galapagos Islands offer the opportunity to get to know Ecuador more comprehensively.
Cotopaxi & Chimborazo, Ecuador: The goals of this trip are mountain tours and ascents in the highlands of Ecuador, to stand on Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, to get to know the country and its people and to have a good time. The shapely and extremely popular Cotopaxi towers at almost 5,900 meters above Quito, the UNESCO-protected capital of Ecuador, our point of arrival in Ecuador. The Chimborazo (6,310m) is the furthest point from the center of the earth and the highest mountain in Ecuador. Our ice and snow trekking on the volcanoes of Ecuador offers you an exciting mountain experience with many mountain hikes and ascents from Illiniza, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo (15 days from/to DE, extensions).
Ecuador – trekking tour
The small country on the equator, named after this “Ecuador”, has always attracted researchers from all over the world, including Alexander Humboldt when he explored the Chimborazo with an attempt to climb it and Charles Darwin, the father of the theory of evolution. Even today, Ecuador fascinates many travelers because it offers in a small space: snow-capped mountains, perfectly shaped volcanoes and turquoise-blue lagoons in the Andean highlands, evergreen cloud forests, the tropical Amazon lowlands with its fauna and last but not least the famous Galapagos Islands. Much of this may tempt you to extend our already very varied two-week mountain trip.
Volcanoes CLIMB COTOPAXI & CHIMBORAZO
We are planning 3-4 trips for Ecuador trekking. Highlights of the SummitClimb Ecuador volcano trekking trip are:
- A well-established team with very experienced IVBV mountain guides
- Visiting Quito: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Impressions of the Volcano Road, visit of Baños and Otavalo
- Hacienda mountaineering, comfortable yet high up
- Many mountain tours and hikes in just 2 weeks
- Cotopaxi Climb & Chimborazo Climb
Diversity on the equator: Ecuador offers an incredible variety of landscapes in a very small area: A Galapagos cruise or a visit to the Amazon can be organized after the mountain trip. You can also visit the coast or put together a trip to a surrounding country (Peru, Bolivia) with its sights.
Cotopaxi – the most popular mountain in Ecuador
Of all 22 mountains over 5000 meters high, the Cotopaxi, located about 50 km south of the capital Quito, is the most climbed mountain in Ecuador and one of the most popular peaks in South America. It is one of the highest active volcanoes on earth with many recorded eruptions, the last big one in 1904, but it was also closed in 2015-2017 due to its activity. The first ascent was made on November 27, 1872 by the German geologist Wilhelm Reiß and the Colombian guide Angel Escobar via a freshly cooled lava flow on the west side of the mountain.
Chimborazo – the highest mountain in the world?
The Chimborazo with 6310m (6267m according to new measurement) and its proximity to the equator is the point on the earth’s surface with the furthest distance from the center of the earth. Altitude data refer to sea level with normal pressure level and so many peaks remain between it and Everest (8848m). This “oddity” is due to the oval shape of the earth’s surface, but is not recognized by all Ecuadorians. The Chimborazo remains the highest peak in Ecuador and the crowning goal of our diverse journey.
ECUADOR’S VOLCANO JOURNEY
Ecuador – country & people
With over 14 million inhabitants on 283,560 km², Ecuador has the highest population density of all South American countries. The proportion of the indigenous population is very high, with a strong mix of European settlers (mestizos). After gaining independence from Spain in 1821, the development into a republic in 1978 was marked by political and territorial instability. The official language, Spanish, is widely spoken, while English is only partially spoken. Traveling in Ecuador is quite unproblematic with relatively good roads and developed infrastructure. Most areas of the country are well developed and easily accessible.
Ecuador and Alexander von Humboldt
In his second South American expedition from Cartagena to Lima, Alexander von Humboldt spent the first half of 1802 in the Ecuadorian area. He reported climbing Chimborazo (June 23, 1802), but is believed to have turned back 400-800 meters below the summit. At Cotopaxi, he attempted an ascent that ended at 4,500 meters. Twice he climbed the Pichincha, Quito’s 4794 meter high local mountain.
Climate & weather in the mountains of Ecuador
In the middle mountains (3000m-5000m) you can have a sunny morning and suddenly clouds with rain come in. Tips:
- Temperatures vary between 5°C-15°C in the low mountain ranges during daylight hours.
- Always dress in layers and have rain gear handy to make your hike comfortable.
In the high mountains (above 5000m) temperatures can drop below 0°C at night and during the ascent. Hikes in the snow-capped mountains of Ecuador start at midnight. Tips:
- Temperatures below 0°C
- Feels with wind (wind chill factor) quickly down to -15°C or -20°C and the body is more sensitive at higher altitudes
- Dressing in layers and warm mountain gear is highly recommended.
If the weather is not in good condition, our mountain guide will always evaluate and advise the choices made during the ascent: safety is our main philosophy.
- 15 Days/14 Nights
- All year
- Moderate
Difficulty
Condition
Included meals:
B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
Travel Program
Day 1: Travel to Ecuador
Departure point (Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich or Vienna). connection in front with IBERIA/LAN via Madrid or with KLM (via Amsterdam, then directly to Quito, or via Atlanta and on with Delta). Arrive in the evening in Ecuador’s capital, Quito. Our driver will pick you up at the airport. The international airport is 50km from Quito. The group will be met at the airport and taken to the hotel in Quito, 45 minutes away. Depending on the day of the week, traffic can be heavy and the travel time to the hotel can be a little longer. Hotel Finlandia is very well located in the New Town.
Accommodation: Hotel Finlandia – DR/B.
Flight times: Iberia and KLM/AF/Delta approx. 4pm – 10pm (usually 2 stops, more direct connection with 1 stop may have an extra charge)
Overnight
Hotel
Flight
Arrival to Ecuador
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx.
Meals
-/-/-
Day 2: Acclimatization in Quito (2850-3100m)
In Quito’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, we visit the Plazas de la Independencia, Santo Domingo and San Francisco. The most important architectural monuments from the colonial era are located on these three squares. From the small volcanic cone “El Panecillo” (the name means “the bun”) we finally have a beautiful view over the city – and in clear weather on the snow-capped Cotopaxi. In the afternoon we return to our hotel and have the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Finlandia – DR/B
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 3: Rucu Pichincha (4700m) - Avenida de los Volcanes
We can easily reach Quito’s local mountain by cable car (mountain station at 4000m). The hike of about 6 hours (4 up, 2 down) offers a wonderful view of Quito and the surrounding volcanoes: Cayambe, Antisana, Cotopaxi. In the afternoon we head south on Avenida de los Volcanes, the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. On the way, the radiant peaks of Cotopaxi, Illiniza Norte and Illinaza Sur can be seen on the horizon in sunny weather. Overnight at the hacienda-like Huerta Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Huerta Sacha Lodge, N/B.
Descent: 800 m altitude difference
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
7 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 4: El Corazón (4700m) ascent
After we have collected our first impressions of the country and its people, we undertake a day hike in the El Corazón region. The 4,788 m high volcano is located in the western cordillera in the north-west of the valley of Machachi and is part of a rarely snow-covered massif with three peaks. We leave our accommodation early in the morning and hike to the sub-summit of El Corazón at an altitude of around 4,500 m. Overnight stay at the Huerta Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Huerta Sacha Lodge, N/B.
Ascent: 1230 m altitude; Descent: 1230 m altitude
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
7 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 5: Illiniza Norte (5126m) Ascent
Early in the morning we set off to climb Illiniza Norte (5126m). The ascent is not technically difficult except for the last stretch just before the summit. At our first high summit, “nothing should be broken over the knee”. After a short block climb (II), the highest point is reached. We now deserve a break. The view from the summit over the Andean landscape is fantastic! The Cotopaxi, our next destination , grows into the sky directly opposite us. After the summit rest, we descend quickly. The rest of the day we relax in the beautiful Huerta Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Huerta Sacha Lodge, overnight stays/full board.
Trekking / mountain tour: approx.
Ascent: 1250 m
Descent: 1250 m.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Climbing
9 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 6: Hacienda - rest day and free activities
The day is at leisure to relax, rest, write postcards or use Wifi. The hacienda is beautifully situated, on request we can organize a horse ride. This day also serves as a reserve day for the mountain tours starting from the Huerta Sacha.
Accommodation: Huerta Sacha Lodge, N/B.rest day
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 7: Cotopaxi National Park, José Ribas Hut (4860m)
We start the journey to the Cotopaxi National Park, which was established to protect the páramo vegetation. There is time for us to visit one of the beautiful lagunas (lakes) before continuing to the car park below the José Ribas hut at about 4,500m. The ascent to the José Ribas hut at 4,800 m takes about 1 hour. We rest, get our gear ready and prepare for tomorrow’s summit ascent with some glacier training. We spend the short night in warm sleeping bags in the José Ribas hut below the edge of the glacier. Overnight stay in a hut – camp overnight stays/full board.
Accommodation: Jose Ribas mountain hut bed/full board
Journey: 1 hour.
walking time: 1h
Ascent: 350 m altitude.
Overnight
Refugio
Driving
4 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
7 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 8 :Cotopaxi (5897m) Ascent
The Cotopaxi was first climbed in 1872 by the German geologist Wilhelm Reiß and the Colombian Angel Escobar. The largest eruption of this volcano occurred in 1877, the lava flow extended to Latacunga, 35 km away.
A very early departure (midnight) to the summit of Cotopaxi (5,897 m) – one of the highest active volcanoes on earth and the second highest mountain in Ecuador – is announced. If the weather is clear we can see the volcanic peaks of Cayambe, Antisana, Illiniza and El Altar as well as our next destination, Chimborazo, 100km away. The ascent is technically not very difficult under normal conditions, but long and strenuous. The snow and glacier line is around 5,000 m above sea level. Using pickaxes and crampons, we climb over several uphill stretches to the right past the rocky crater structure that can be seen from afar. Depending on the conditions, we often have to avoid crevasses. Via a last steeper slope we get to the edge of the crater (walking time from the hut to the summit approx. 6-8 hours, for the descent 2-3 hours). After returning to the hut we walk the short distance to the parking lot and drive out of the national park onto the Avenida. A scenic drive takes us to Baños. Lunch en route or upon arrival in Baños, depending on time.
Mountain tour: 10-11h; Ascent: 1080m; Descent: 1380m Driving time: approx. 3-4h
Overnight stay: Hotel Isla de Baños (or similar), overnight stays /full board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Climbing
10 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 9: Rest day in Baños de Agua Santa
In English “baths of the holy water” you can guess what the focus will be in Baños: Our private vehicle takes us to the Pastaza Valley, we marvel at the Rio Verde waterfall and the “Devil’s Pan” (el pailon del diablo). The afternoon is at leisure in the pilgrimage town of Baños. The cozy bathing resort is located at the foot of the active volcano Tungurahua. Those who wish can stroll through the streets, go on a hike or bathe in the hot springs
Overnight stay: Hotel Isla de Baños n/fp Active rest day – driving time: about 1 hour, short walks.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 10: Carrel Hut - Chimborazo Base Camp
We reach Chimborazo via the village of Ambato. The winding road winds its way through a picturesque landscape along deep gorges. Soon we drive over a beautiful plateau to the starting point of the Chimborazo ascent. Our driver takes us to the first Carrel hut (approx. 4,800 m) at the end of the slope. As a mountaineering highlight, we have to climb Chimborazo, an extinct volcano with many individual craters and five peaks. Alexander von Humboldt thought it was the highest mountain in the world, in fact it is, but only from the center of the earth, not from sea level. When attempting to climb the volcano, Alexander von Humboldt failed. In 1880, the first person to climb the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper, was the first to conquer this summit. Overnight stay in the hut n/full board.
Overnight stay: Carrel mountain hut (or High Camp), nights/full board
Travel time: 2 hours.
Overnight
Refugio
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
5 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 11: Chimborazo (6330m) ascent Day 11: Chimborazo (6330m) ascent
Around midnight we set off for the summit. The ascent takes place via today’s normal route, first through the “El Corredor” in the direction of “El Castillo” and there (approx. 5500m) on the wide glaciated ridge to the Veintemilla summit (approx. 6300m). From there, a traverse leads to the actual summit at Point Whymper (approx. 6330m). Due to the melting of the glacier, bare ice and falling ice are to be expected, especially when crossing the “El Corredor” below the actual glacier. The ascent requires mountaineering experience and sure-footedness. It is about 7 to 10 hours from the hut to the highest point in Ecuador. From the top we have a wonderful view – far below us lies Riobamba. For the descent to the hut we need about 4-5 hours.
Overnight: Chimborazo Lodge, N/HB.
Mountain tour: approx. 10-14h Ascent: 1300 m altitude
Descent: 1500 m altitude.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Climbing
10 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 12: Experience Ecuador
If the Chimborazo ascent is successful on day 11, we can use the day for something else. Otherwise return to Quito to end the tour or a spontaneous supporting program in the southern highlands. There are options on the train ride from Alausi (2,350 m) past the foot of the Teufelsnase to overcome 500 meters in altitude at walking pace, zigzag turns (possible on three weekdays, partly closed in the event of damage) or to explore the area on a horseback ride.
Overnight: Guesthouse / Hotel, N/B.
spontaneous reserve day / day off.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 13: Drive to Quito.
We drive to Quito, where we still have enough time to stroll through the streets and do some shopping.
Overnight stay: Hotel Finlandia, bed and breakfast.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 14: Quito - flight home.
Flight home or onward journey to the next destination in South America (Amazon, beach or Galapagos Islands are options). The return flight to Europe will be overnight.
Flight time: Iberia and KLM/AF/Delta approx. 18h – 25h (usually 2 stops, more direct connection with 1 stop may have an extra charge)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Flight
Go back home by plane.
Meals
B/-/-
Day 15: Arrival in Germany / Austria / USA or EUROPE
After changing planes in Madrid (or Amsterdam) you fly to Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich or Vienna. Arrive late afternoon/evening or possibly early next morning
Our Ecuador trekking trip is “full service / all inclusive” with flight (economy) from Germany or Austria. With four or more participants, we run the tour with our Swiss partners from Ecuador. For groups of 8-12 participants, a SummitClimb expedition leader takes over the tour guide. For the ascents of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo we are also supported by Ecuadorian IVBV mountain guides.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Flight
Go back home by plane.
Meals
B/-/-
What's Included
Included
- Organization and management of the trip
- Preparatory briefing, material service, team briefing
- Expedition leader for 8 to max. 12 participants
- Tour management by Ecuadorian / South American IVBV mountain guide
– Guaranteed to be carried out with at least 4 participants
– Additional mountain guide on Cotopaxi and Chimborazo for 2 guests each - Airport transfers in Quito (for outward and return flights)
- 3 nights in Quito in a *** hotel with breakfast (double room)
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- National Park Fees
- 3 x overnight stays / full board in Hacienda near Corazon (acclimatization)
- 1 x overnight stay / full board in the Mortiños Hacienda near Cotopaxi
- 2 x overnight stays / full board *** hotel in Banos
- 2-3 x overnight stays in camp on the mountain (Rose Ribas and Carrel Hütte)
- Three meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)
- 1-2 x overnight stays / full board in the Estrellas / Chimborazo Lodge near Riobamba
- Group material (ropes, etc.) for the mountain tours
- Medical emergency equipment
Not included
- Travel insurance
- International flight to Quito from various European airports
– Economy tariff (non-flexible)
– Baggage allowance (checked baggage) 23kg + hand baggage (additional baggage can be booked for a surcharge)
– Flight with AE, KLM or IBERIA depending on the place of departure - Dinner and lunch in Quito
- Personal equipment (Material service in Quito at extra cost)
- Snacks, alcoholic beverages
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Gratuities (approx. USD 100 is appropriate)
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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Trip-code: Number ►ECU-000
Duration: 15 days
Participants: Minimal: 4 Maximal: 12
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Country / Location: Ecuador
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
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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).
Free conferences in the office with own videos material and photographs
