A high altitude mountaineering expedition to the Volcanoes of Ecuador. Includes climbing Chimborazo and Cotopaxi. Chimborazo, a 6,000 meter peak that is the farthest point from the center of the earth. Cotopaxi is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world and a truly spectacular mountain climb.

Ecuador climbing can be among the best in the world. Experience the rich Ecuadorian culture while gaining valuable high altitude mountaineering experience. Come join us on one of our favorite international climbing trips this fall.

Climbing the Ecuador volcanoes with a professional American mountain guide is a perfect trip for those who just want a taste of high altitude climbing or for those with even larger mountains and mountaineering expeditions in mind.

We will explore the northern highlands of Ecuador while acclimating on smaller volcanoes under 16,000 ft while staying at a beautiful Ecuadorian hacienda resort. Then we travel to Cotopaxi for an attempt at climbing one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. After some rest it's on to climb Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest mountain.We wrap it all up with a stay in the spa resort town of Banos, on the border of the Amazon jungle.

Climbing Chimborazo and Cotopaxi requires basic ice axe and crampon skills. Your American mountain guide will review all the glacier skills necessary to climb these magnificent Ecuador volcanoes.

We provide private ground transportation throughout Ecuador and our lodging choices are among the finest with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. We also build in an extra climbing day for flexibility in case of inclement weather.

View the Itinerary for this trip

Level: Participants on the Ecuador Volcanoes climbs are required to have previous ice axe and crampon experience.

Dates 2008: Dec 2-13
Custom dates available

Cost: $2550 per person

Includes: Professional American mountain guides with a low 1:3 ratio; breakfast, lunch & dinner most days (see itinerary); Private ground transportation within Ecuador; All lodging; Airport transfers; Park fees; All technical mountain climbing equipment (except footwear)