When climbing at high altitude in Ecuador, it is important to take several precautions to ensure a safe and successful climb. First, it is essential to acclimatize properly before attempting to climb any of the high-altitude peaks in Ecuador, such as Mount Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe. This can be done by gradually increasing the altitude …
Ecuador, known for its diverse culture, rich history, and breathtaking natural beauty, has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, as the world begins to recover and vaccines become more widely available, tourism in Ecuador is starting to pick up again. One of the biggest draws for tourists in Ecuador is its natural beauty. …
The Geophysical Institute of Ecuador (IG) issued an alert for a cloud of gases, steam and little ash over the crater of the Cotopaxi volcano. The alert was issued this Thursday, November 24, 2022, through Twitter, where it details that the cloud of steam, gases and low ash content reaches a level of 800 meters …
Here at Ecuador Eco Adventure, we specialize in bringing people to some of the wildest places on planet Earth. Ecuador is a hot-bed for other-worldly terrain thanks to its location on the Equator, extreme altitudes, and miles of abandoned coastline. It’s considered one of 17 “megadiverse” countries in the entire world. When visiting a country …
For 12 years, Wlady and Jake have been running Ecuador Eco Adventure, a sustainible ecotourism operator based in Riobamba, the trekking and climbing capital of Ecuador’s Andes mountains. Currently, Ecuador Eco Adventure is taking the highest number of organized climbing tours to the summit of Chimborazo–Ecuador’s highest mountain–and recently partnered with Mountain Planet the largest …
Over the last several months Ecuador Eco Adventure has been busy constructing the Riobamba Base Camp–a backpacker hostel in Riobamba designed exlusively for hikers and climbers in Riobamba, the trekking and climbing capital of Ecuador. Until now, the city of Riobamba did not have a single backpacker hostel. Surprising right? The trekking and climbing capital …
May has been a great month for Ecuador Eco Adventure because Trip Advisor awarded us with the 2018 Excellence Certificate due to dozens of reviews for Ecuador climbing expeditions. This month we were also granted permissions to visit Ecuador’s most stunning national parks in the Andes: Cotopaxi National Park In this park we can train …
After growing the tour agency for several years, exploring new routes in the mountains and sharing these off-the-beaten track and trails with backpackers from around the world, we were listed in the Lonely Planet’s South America on a Shoestring. Less than a year later, we were recommended in National Geographic Adventure’s Bucket List for the …
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OPEN TOUR March 2nd – 3rd $150 The rocky lunar landscape around the Chimborazo highlands is one of the most beautiful places for horseback riding in Ecuador. On thise high-altitude horseback riding adventure you will pass remote mountain villages under the shadow of Ecuadors highest mountain the 6310meter extinct volcano Chimborazo until you reach Salinas …
Altar Open Tour Dec 13th $250 per person El Altar trek in Ecuador is an exploded volcano with 9 jagged peaks that reach up to the sky like a claw. This 3 day trek takes you to the multicoloured lagoons and waterfalls around the glaciated peaks of El Altar. Overnight treks to El Altars crater …
This comming 21st we are taking a group up to the lost pyramid of puñay for a special price of $85 per person The Lost Pyramid of Puñay was discovered in 2003 on the peak of a 3300m (10,826 feet) mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes. The temple is 450m (1,476 feet) long and 40m (131 …
On the 5th of June we are organizing a very special trip to the ancient Astrological Observatory Puñay for the Transit of Venus. Puñay is a pyramid constructed on the peak of a 3300meter mountain 2,400 years BC to worship the moon, stars, and sun. The Transit of Venus will not happen again in our …
Dear Travellers we have a great offer for Yasuni Amazon Rainforest going at $315 for 4 days and 3 nights, $375 for 5 days 4 nights this includes: Transportation from Coca – River bridge and back Canoe from River Bridge – Lodge and back All meals Lodging in jungle bungallows Certified naturalist guides Jungle treks …
YASUNI OPEN TOUR NOV 3RD – NOV6TH Dear Travellers we have a great offer for Yasuni going at $290 for 4 days and 3 nights, this includes: Transportation from Coca – River bridge and back Canoe from River Bridge – Lodge and back All meals Lodging in jungle bungallows Certified naturalist guides Jungle treks Animal …
Activities: – Natural History Hikes – Birdwatching – Catch and Release Fishing – Amazon Night Walks – Caiman Searching – Community Visit – Huaorani Community Visit Lodging: The wooden eco-lodges are furnished with both single and double beds and accommodate up to three people in one room. All rooms have private bathrooms and hammocks. No …
JUNGLE TRIPS ECUADOR TO IQUITOS This 15th of August, we are looking for companions to join a group of adventure seeking travellers, to take a boat expedition through the Amazonian rivers, from Napo – Ecuador to Iquitos – Peru. This is an 8 day experience, living the magical destination of southeamerica´s Amazon, where you´ll be …
Saddle up and ride around the rugged and rocky lunar landscapes of the Ecuadorian Andes in the shadow of the 6310meter extinct volcano Chimborazo. On your journey you will pass remote mountain villages until you reach Salinas, a picturesque pueblo with colourful houses and cobblestone streets world famous for its cheese and chocolate. On day …
