Mountain Hikes Tours & Trips in Avenue Of The Volcanoes
Explore a wide diversity of mountain hikes tours through Avenue Of The Volcanoes. We have 13 adventures that vary from 3 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in April, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best mountain hikes Avenue of the Volcanoes tours
Compiled by
MelissaAvenue of the Volcanoes travel expert at TourRadar
Hike the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano at 5,897 meters in Cotopaxi National Park, tackling one of Ecuador's most famous peaks along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Trek cloud forest trails at Yanacocha Reserve to spot colorful hummingbirds and unique plants at high altitude, then kayak across Quilotoa Crater Lake's bright turquoise waters.
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
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 the Avenue of the Volcanoes from Isinlivi to Chugchilán through high-altitude páramo terrain with pack horses carrying your gear and picnic lunches along the way. Walk around Quilotoa's emerald crater lagoon at 12,841 feet, then head to Cotopaxi National Park below Ecuador's second-highest volcano at 19,347 feet.
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
This 5-day technical climb takes you up Chimborazo at 6,263m, Ecuador's highest peak, using the Via Flores Route from Ambato. You'll sleep at Hermanos Carrel refuge at 4,800m or high camp at 5,300m before starting the midnight summit push across massive glacier fields along the Avenue of Volcanoes.
Duration 5 days Destinations Quito, Ambato, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 16+ Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,553
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Quito, Pasochoa Volcano, Ruminahui Volcano, Machachi, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Tierra del Volcan 
Climb the 6,268-meter Chimborazo, Earth's farthest point from its center, via the Whymper Hut at 5,000 meters with 1,300 meters of glacier ascent. Scale 5,116-meter Illiniza Norte via the challenging Paso de la Muerte ridge section from Refugio Nuevos Horizontes. Head up 4,682-meter Taita Imbabura from La Esperanza, crossing crater rim routes with technical rock sections that lead to panoramic summit views over Ibarra.
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 
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 
No departure dates availableDuration 14 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa, Chimborazo Volcano, Riobamba, Sangay National Park, Banos Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in Only: German Operator avenTOURa Ecuador Trekking The Avenue of Volcanoes
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodations were charming with very comfortable and welcoming amenities especially when it came to the service and food.”
Torsten, traveled in November
Duration 8 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Sigchos, Chugchilan, Quilotoa, Pujili, Ambato, Riobamba, Chimborazo Volcano, 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 Ecuador's legendary Avenue of the Volcanoes peaks including Cotopaxi (5,897m), the world's highest active volcano, and Chimborazo (6,268m) with overnight stays at Cotopaxi Refuge (4,800m) and Chimborazo High Camp (5,300m). This progressive 10-day acclimatization tackles Pasochoa's 935m elevation gain, Corazon's 1,015m ascent, and Illinizas Norte's 1,155m climb before summiting. Ages 18+ welcomed with serious fitness required.
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 $1,960
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Trek to Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park and see great views of Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador's second-highest peak at 5,897m and the world's tallest active volcano. Walk along the Avenue of the Volcanoes where you'll spot condors, deer, and spectacled bears, then do guided rainforest hikes with Indigenous guides.
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Papallacta, Banos, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Intrepid Travel From
10% Off- US$1,340
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