Tours of Ecuador

KE Adventure Travel has an outstanding collection of climbing holidays that will take you to the world's most spectacular mountain ranges. Our climbing trips usually involve the ascent of snow-covered peaks where climbing ropes, ice axes and other items of mountaineering equipment may be used. Our climbing holidays can involve multi-day approaches on foot to a basecamp below the objective mountain. On this stage of the trip (which is effectively trekking) there will usually be the support of a trek crew to carry personal belongings, along with any tents, group climbing equipment, food and cooking equipment. The climbing is generally above the snow-line and can be at high altitude. Most of our climbing holidays have an experienced Western leader and in the case of our Alpine trips, the leader is always IFMGA qualified. None of our climbing trips requires more than a single mountaineering ice-axe, together with crampons and a climbing harness. Ropes may be used to safeguard steep or exposed sections or crevassed sections of the route. With long days, high altitudes, glacier camping and the possibility of encountering poor weather, these trips can be challenging.

Ecuador's Volcano Triple Crown

Some of the highest volcanoes on earth can be found in Ecuador, at the northern end of the Andean Chain. This exciting trekking and climbing holiday will give you the opportunity of climbing three of the highest peaks in Ecuador including reaching the furthest point on the planet from the centre of the Earth! Starting out to the north of the capital city of Quito, we gain acclimatisation with a circuit of the amazing Cuicocha crater lake, followed by a 3-day trek across the Cotacachi-Cayapas highlands, one of the most diverse and spectacular of Ecuador's bio-preserves and finally, the ascent of the rocky Imbabura volcano (4609 metres). We then turn our attention to the ‘Big 3', each of which is climbed from a high refuge. First in line is Cayambe (5790 metres), a peak which boasts the world's only glaciers which actually straddle the equator. Next, we tackle the challenging Cotopaxi (5895 metres), Ecuador's second highest summit and one of the world's highest active volcanoes. Descending from Cotopaxi, we travel via a stopover in the city of Riobamba, to our last peak, the stunning, snow-capped Chimborazo (6310 metres), which is the highest summit in Ecuador. On the summit you will be 2168 metres further from the earth's centre than the top of Everest! This justifiably popular holiday includes a varied programme of trekking and climbing, as well as the chance to visit a number of fascinating towns and villages for an insight into rural life and the culture of Equador's Quechua-speaking Indians.

With over 200 holidays to choose from, KE Adventure Travel has one of the very best collections of trekking and walking holidays worldwide. Graded on a scale from 1 to 12, we have holidays to suit everyone. Our tougher treks are likely to involve multi-day hikes through wilderness regions, with porter support and tented accommodation. Whilst at the other end of the scale, our softer walking holidays are more likely to be hotel or lodge-based with a day-walk format and an emphasis on uncovering the area's history, culture and cuisine. From our earliest days we've developed a range of treks that include celebrated classics such as Peru's Inca Trail trek, the ascent of Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and the ever popular Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. Alongside these, we have always made it a priority to seek out distinctive and unique itineraries in less familiar areas such as Armenia, Cameroon, Madagascar and Burma. Whichever of our trekking or walking holidays you choose to undertake, you can be sure you'll enjoy breaking out of your day-to-day routine and exploring exotic landscapes on foot, with the chance to experience different cultures.

In the Avenue of the Volcanoes

This tremendously varied trekking holiday showcases the best of Ecuador's breathtaking natural environment, as we explore amongst the country's towering volcanoes. After sightseeing in Quito we travel north to the area around Otavalo. Here, we complete a series of day-hikes, to the beautiful crater lake of Cuicocha and climb the accessible viewpoint peaks, Cubilche (3826m) and Fuya Fuya (4263m). A cultural highlight of this part of the holiday is the famous and colourful craft market of Otavalo. Heading south, we trek to the top of the active Gagua Pichincha (4794m) and visit the refuge Iliniza stunningly located between the twin peaks of Iliniza Norte and liniza Sur. We also hike up to the refuge on Chimborazo before heading for the utterly charming spa town of Banos in the shadow of the active volcano, Tungurahua. After a free morning in this delightful town, we end this superb Ecuadorean holiday with a visit to the refuge high on Cotopaxi, one of the world's highest active volcanoes, followed by a day of hiking amongst the lagoons and glaciers beneath the snowy flanks of Antizana. For those with previous mountaineering experience there is also the option (at extra cost) to make a guided ascent of Cotopaxi peak. This classic, moderately paced walking holiday is a superb tour of the highlights of Andean Ecuador.

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

Designed for outdoor adventurers. Hungry to walk, hike, trek, bike, raft and kayak your way across the world's greatest destinations? You don't have to be a decathlete to take an Active trip, just someone with a healthy love for getting active and the outdoors.

Ecuador Multisport

Tour Map of Ecuador Multisport

Speed is the watchword for this high-adrenaline active tour around Ecuador. Across nine action-packed days, you’ll bike Cotopaxi (an Andean stratovolcano), raft down rushing rivers, trek the lush foothills of Baños, and much, much more. Best of all, you’ll always travel with an experienced and passionate CEO who knows the quickest and most scenic routes to wherever you’re headed. Remember, you’re here for a great time, not a long time; slather on that sunscreen, strap on your helmet, and hit the road/trail/surf!