Mountain Hikes Tours & Trips in Ecuador Andean Highlands
Explore a wide diversity of mountain hikes tours through Ecuador Andean Highlands. We have 13 adventures that vary from 3 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best mountain hikes Ecuador Andean Highlands tours
Compiled by
MelissaEcuador Andean Highlands travel expert at TourRadar
- All Landscapes of Ecuador 12D/11N
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- Ascent Chimborazo (5 days)
- Bergsteigen am Äquator
- Ecuador's Greatest Highlights 12 Days
- Hiking Paradise Ecuador 14 Days
- Ecuador Trekking The Avenue of Volcanoes
- Chimborazo Prince Challenge (Climbing)
- Magical Cloud Forest Horseback Riding
- Cotopaxi Llama Express Ecuador
All Landscapes of Ecuador 12D/11N
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Loved the trip. Our own extra days at the start in Quito and at the end in Guayaquil were valuable.”
Christine, traveled in January
Trek from Isinlivi to Chugchilán with a local guide and pack horses, crossing Ecuador's Andean páramo with snow-capped peaks surrounding you. There's a 3-hour hike near La Esperanza community in Chimborazo where you can spot Chimborazo, Carihuairazo, and Tungurahua volcanoes. Around $180/day.
Duration 12 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Sigchos, Chugchilan, Quilotoa, Banos, Riobamba, Guamote, Cuenca, Guayaquil Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$1,791
Duration 14 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Misahualli, Banos, Guamote, Latacunga, Chugchilan, Cotopaxi National Park, Mindo Valley Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$3,950
Summit Chimborazo Volcano at 6,263m, the furthest point from Earth's center. The climb starts from Whymper hut at 5,000m and involves a tough 1,300m ascent across glaciers and steep snow. Before that, you'll hike through Chimborazo Nature Reserve where vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas roam.
Duration 5 days Destinations Quito, Ambato, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 16+ Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,560
Trek through Pasochoa's biodiverse cloud forest at 4,200 meters with views of Cotopaxi and Sincholagua volcanoes. Climb 4,780-meter Rucu Pichincha via Teleferico cable car, ascending 700 meters through colorful rock formations above Quito. Summit 4,293-meter Fuya Fuya starting from Laguna Mojanda's blue crater lake, navigating rocky grat sections near Jana Urku's black cliffs.
No departure dates availableDuration 17 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Pasochoa Forest Reserve, Cotopaxi National Park, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator ThomasWilkenSuedamerikatours 
Trek around the turquoise Quilotoa crater lake at 3,900 meters, formed by a massive 1280 volcanic eruption, during a challenging 4-5 hour hike through the Ecuador Andean Highlands. Hike to the José Rivas refuge at 4,800 meters on Cotopaxi volcano within Cotopaxi National Park, where you'll walk around Lake Limpiopungo spotting wild horses and Andean birds against the backdrop of Ecuador's iconic volcanic cone. Climb the observation tower deep in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve for panoramic views of the Amazon canopy, combining high-altitude mountain adventures with lowland rainforest on this serious-rated 12-day trip.
No departure dates availableDuration 12 days Destinations Quito, Cayambe, Cuicocha Lake, Cotopaxi National Park, Machachi, Quilotoa, Mindo Valley, Papallacta, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range Ages 16+ Operator ASI Reisen 
No departure dates availableDuration 14 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Cayambe, Papallacta, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa, Chimborazo Volcano, La Candelaria, Sangay National Park, Banos Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen Ecuador Trekking The Avenue of Volcanoes
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We saw the tree by volcanoes, Fatima set a good pass for hiking days and the packed lunches were more than enough food.”
Katherine, traveled in September
Duration 8 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Isinliví, Chugchilan, Quilotoa, Chimborazo Volcano, Llanganates National Park, Banos Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Adventure Journeys From
- US$1,322
Chimborazo Prince Challenge (Climbing)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Really nice activities and very professional people. I highly recommend them.”
AndresAlmeida, traveled in October
Climb Chimborazo at 6,268m and Cotopaxi at 5,897m with professional bilingual guides who lead midnight ascents through volcanic sand, snow, and glacier terrain. Spend 7 nights at Hosteria Papagayo Cotopaxi at 3,200m altitude, positioned well for acclimatization hikes up Pasochoa (4,199m), Corazon (4,724m), and Illinizas Norte (5,119m). Groups max 10 climbers use ropes and harnesses for technical sections.
Duration 10 days Destinations Machachi, Pasochoa Volcano, Ilinizas National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$1,960
Duration 3 days Destinations Machachi Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$470
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Machachi, Pasochoa Volcano, Ilinizas National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Gulliver Expeditions From
- US$805
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