Ecuador Andes

The Ecuadorian Andes are best explored along the legendary Avenue of the Volcanoes — a route that connects Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, and Chimborazo through dramatic changes in altitude, landscape, and culture.

Each stop reveals a different side of the mountains: from active volcanoes and crater lakes to indigenous communities, colonial cities, and traditional haciendas.

These journeys are designed to move at the right pace — combining nature, culture, and comfort into a seamless travel experience.

Explore The Andes in Ecuador

The Andes — the longest mountain range on Earth — cross Ecuador along the equator, creating an extraordinary concentration of ecosystems, cultures, and landscapes within short distances.

From snow-capped volcanoes like Cotopaxi to high-altitude grasslands and hidden valleys, this region is home to Andean condors, wild horses, and centuries-old communities that still shape the identity of the mountains.

Ecuador’s Andes offer one of the most diverse and accessible mountain experiences in South America — where nature, culture, and altitude come together in a single journey.

Explore our curated Andes experiences below.

Cotopaxi volcano and páramo landscape during a 4-day Quilotoa Loop and Andes tour in Ecuador
Signature Journey

Quilotoa Loop & Cotopaxi Trek — 4 Days Across the Ecuadorian Andes

Discover the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes on this 4-day guided trek from Isinliví to Quilotoa and Cotopaxi. Hike remote
Cotopaxi climbing
Signature Journey

Cotopaxi Mountain Climbing

The Cotopaxi is one of the Highest and most active volcanoes in the world, technically is not too difficult and
cotopaxi
Wellness Retreat

The Avenue of the Volcanoes

3 days highlands adventure, running for 200 miles south of Quito between two parallel cordilleras, Ecuador’s “Avenue of the Volcanoes”
quito city

Quito Essentials: Culture & Nature Experience

Explore Quito through its historic center, surrounding landscapes, and its unique position on the equator — combining culture, nature, and
Hikers overlooking the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake during a trekking tour in the Ecuadorian Andes
Signature Journey

Quilotoa Loop Trek

Immersive hikes through breathtaking Andean landscapes, native villages, and volcanic craters. Trek between Isinliví, Chugchilán, and Quilotoa, while exploring the
Iliniza Norte
Wellness Retreat

The Ilinizas Climb/Trek

Spectacular views, steep hills, 6 to 7 hours trek/climb, Iliniza Norte 5.126 m
COTOPAXI WEATHER

Ecuadorians are strange and unique beings, they sleep peacefully amid smoking volcanoes, they live in poverty amid incomparable wealth and they cheer up with sad music

Alexander von Humboldt