Ecuador Volcanoes Climbs
High-Altitude Summits, Hot Springs, and Haciendas
Of all the Andean countries, Ecuador is perhaps the one most famous for volcanoes and volcano climbing. Lying atop a massive tectonic subduction zone, the country is home to more than 40 volcanoes, 28 on the Ecuadorian mainland. Ten of the nation’s volcanic peaks reach above 16,000 feet of elevation, and seven have erupted in the last hundred years (15 if you add in the volcanic Galapagos Islands). Of these remarkable peaks, AAI offers guided mountaineering expeditions to the six highest, including the remote and seldom-climbed El Altar.
Ecuador Volcanoes Climbs
High-Altitude Summits, Hot Springs, and Haciendas
A group of AAI climbers attempt Cayembe to put the information learned during instruction into practice.Climb high altitude volcanoes in Ecuador! This program offers mountaineers two days of skills training before ascents of Cayambe (18,997 ft/5790m) and Cotopaxi (19,348 ft/5897m) by way of classic snow and ice routes. The skills training allows even novice climbers to access these beautiful alpine summits.
- Location:Ecuadorian Andes
- Season:November - March, May - July
- Length:10 days, or 14 with Chimborazo extension
- Cost:$3690 or $5040 with Chimborazo extension
Chimborazo rises up from the Ecuadorian plains. AAI CollectionThis program offers you an opportunity to climb Chimborazo (20,703 ft / 6310 m), the highest peak in Ecuador and one of the great climbing goals for alpinists in the Andes. With glacier climbing skills and thorough acclimatization, you'll enjoy the experience of a small expedition on an immense and majestic peak.
- Location:Ecuadorian Andes
- Season:November - March, May - July
- Length:4 days following an Ecuador Skills Expedition (14 days total)
- Cost:$1350 ($5040 total for the 14-day program)
Nearing the summit on Antisana with Cayambe in the distance. Dylan TaylorThis expedition is an excellent choice for intermediate climbers wishing to apply their skills to moderately challenging high altitude routes on peaks that are often admired and seldom climbed.
- Location:Ecuadorian Andes
- Season:October - February
- Length:10 days, or 14 with Chimborazo extension
- Cost:Private Pricing
El Altar. Michael PowersAn exotic, remote expedition goal, El Altar (17,930 ft) is one of the most technically demanding peaks of the northern Andes and its nine distinct summits have seldom been climbed.
- Location:Ecuadorian Andes
- Season:Currently unavailable
- Length:15 Days
- Cost:Contact AAI Office for more details
Program Finder