Heights of Ecuador Mountaineering: Climb Cotopaxi and Chimborazo (ECC)

15 days / 14 nights
Starts Quito/ends Quito.

Trekking and Mountaineering on Ecuador's Volcanoes: Imbabura, Ilinizas, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo. (ECC)

This small group adventure trekking and mountaineering tour encompasses some of Ecuador's most stunning high altitude scenery and volcanoes. The climbs of conical, snow-capped Cotopaxi and the towering Chimborazo are our main goals on this active tour through the Ecuadorian highlands.

This Ecuador climbing trip offers an introduction to the glories of high altitude mountaineering (or for those who wish to extend their high altitude experience) whilst enjoying some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the Andes. Ease of access makes the volcanoes of Ecuador particularly attractive to those with a limited time frame providing an adequate period is allowed for acclimatisation. You will experience all of the earth's ecological zones from subtropical to arctic by climbing in the fabulous Avenue of Volcanoes.

This tour allows you to climb four of the most impressive volcanoes in Ecuador: Imbabura (4,630 metres), Illiniza North (5,100 metres), Cotopaxi (5,897 metres) and Chimborazo (6,310 metres), the latter Ecuador's highest and largest mountain which is the furthest point from the centre of the earth due to the equatorial bulge. The breathtaking views and sense of achievement make all the effort well worthwhile. Coupled with colonial cities, colourful markets and time to relax in both tropical Banos and the highland capital of Quito this superb trip provides any fit outdoor person with the perfect all round expedition.

(No previous mountaineering experience is required although some prior experience would be preferred to attempt the peaks on this tour. Climbing equipment, i.e. plastic boots, crampons and ice-axe can be rented in Quito. Instruction in its use is given by our mountain guides).

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Note:

You can combine your Ecuador holiday with a magical trip to the unique Galapagos Islands. Choose a cruise or if you want to get active have a look at our popular Multi-Activity Holiday. Or if you want to extend your stay on the mainland, explore the wildlife of the beautiful Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.

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