Trekking
For active travelers, we offer a number of trekking trips; where we hike through the mountain valleys and countryside on foot with the support of a porter crew. This was the form of travel used by the first pioneer explorers, and is still today one of the best ways to explore the highland village communities. Ecuador has exceptional geographic and biological diversity, with 45 designated natural areas to help preserve their rich natural heritage all of which are open for trekking explorations.
Our trekking packages offer the perfect balance of wilderness and cultural explorations; combining hikes through the beautiful highlands and nature preserves interspersed with visits to local cultural and historical sites. An experienced guide leads the way, explaining sights as well as the traditions and natural history of the area, and a local staff handles the camp chores. Trekkers typically walk with a daypack containing their camera, water bottle and smaller personal items while pack animals or porters carry camping gear, food and guests' luggage.
These trips are perfect for those that want to experience the landscape and culture of the Ecuadorian Andes first hand, as you travel along ancient Incan trails and enjoy the inspiring, ever changing mountain scenery.
Trekking Highlights:
- Enjoy
the silent passageways
of the highlands,
nestled beneath
the icy summits
of the country's
highest snow capped
peaks,
- Hike
through hidden
mountain
valleys along meandering
brooks and glowing
azure blue mountain
lakes,
- Find
yourself literally
above the
clouds while
hiking in
the highlands
páramo
grasslands, watching
the sun
rise and
set over
the distant
mountain passes,
- Observe
local
wildlife,
perhaps
spotting
a
glimpse of
the
Andean
condor
flying
high
above
the
clouds
or
the
reclusive
spectacled
bear
ambling
through
the
countryside,
- Explore
deep
into
the
misty
cloudforests,
ending
the
day
with
a
soak in
one
of
the
many
natural
hot
springs
found
throughout
the
sierras,
- Travel
through
rural
indigenous
villages,
where
you
can
explore
artisan
markets,
purchase
fresh
fruit
and
refresh
for
the
night
with
a stay
in
a hacienda,
a historic
countryside
estate
that
has
been
converted
into
a resort.
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