ECUADOR DATES:
Dec. 28,2008 - Jan. 12, 2009

 

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CLIMB ECUADOR organizes and leads mountain climbing trips to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina, and to the volcanoes in Mexico. CLIMB ECUADOR trips blend high altitude mountaineering with interesting side-trips to cultural, historic and tourist sites in the destination country. We strive to outdo other bigger climbing companies by offering better itineraries, with better service, at lower prices. All clients benefit from a client-to-guide ratio of 2-to-1, local, licensed, experienced mountain guides, porters to lighten our loads, a private hotel room whenever in town, private vans and 4x4s for all transportation needs, fully catered climbs, and MORE! CLIMB ECUADOR clients return home from their “CE” adventure safe, satisfied and eager to return.

The Andes Mountains stretch from one end of South America to the other and have some of the most beautiful peaks and alpine scenery in the world. In Ecuador, we climb four mountains in 16 days, including the two highest peaks in the country: Cotopaxi (19,348 feet) and Chimborazo (20,703 feet). In Bolivia, we climb four mountains in 17 days including the popular Huayna Potosi (19,974 feet) and Illimani (21,125 feet), Bolivia's second highest mountain. In Peru, we offer different climbing, trekking and sightseeing itineraries, including a nonclimbing trip to the city of Cuzco and the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. Our climbing trips all begin in the town of Huaraz in the heart of Peru's Cordillera Blanca and include expeditions to the mountains Huascarán (22,205 feet), Peru's highest peak, Alpamayo (19,511 feet), the world's "most beautiful mountain," Chopicalqui (20,841 feet), Pisco (18,867 feet), Ishinca (18,138 feet) and Urus (18,023 feet). In Mexico, we climb 3 volcanoes in 14 days -- Pico de Orizaba (18,405 feet), Mexico’s highest peak, “Ixta” (17,126 feet) and La Malinche (14,640 feet), and between climbs we tour Mexico City, Puebla and the ancient pyramids at Teotihuacán. Our Aconcagua expedition lasts 23 days, follows the Normal Route and is first class all the way. Detailed itineraries of our trips to Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Mexico and Aconcagua can be found at this website.
    
    In addition to our climbing trips, we also offer 4, 5 and 8-day cruises within the Galapagos Islands (the Galapagos Islands lie about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador) aboard a variety of luxury yachts. These cruises run year round and continue to attract people from all over the world who come to explore the islands that made Charles Darwin a household name. Climb extinct volcanoes, pet giant Galapagos tortoises, swim with playful sea lions, marvel at the wide variety of birds, reptiles, mammals, marine and plant life that inhabit the islands, and enjoy such activities as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking from your yacht. A Galapagos Islands cruise is a fascinating journey back in time that should be experienced at least once in your lifetime.

 Please take the time now to explore our website. And if you have any interest in climbing and traveling in South America or Mexico, please send us an email or give us a call. We'd be more than happy to answer any questions you might have regarding our trips.

all photographs ©Roger Kovary