Ecuador, one of the smallest countries in South America, is a perfect destination to explore on foot. Not only because of its incredible natural, geographical and cultural diversity. It also hides many unknown and uncrowded hiking trails where you will truly be one with nature.
Listen to birdsong, water rushing in a stream, a concert of cicadas. Enjoy the scents and smells of tropical flowers and herbal plants, taste wild endemic fruits in the forest. Watch the starry skies at night. Accept a spontaneous invitation to join a local celebration.
The hiking options in Ecuador are not limited to the Andes mountains. The Cloud forest and Amazon Rainforest, the Pacific Coast and the Galapagos Islands, all have their own interesting trails. Many are centered around one of the 45 protected natural areas that are scattered throughout the country. There is a good road network between these areas, with relatively short travel times.
From leisurely hacienda hikes, historic footpaths and community circuits, through birdwatching trails, food forest walks and rainforest hikes, to spectacular crater loops, volcano trekking, and challenging glacier climbs – Ecuador has it all.
The Andes mountain range forms Ecuador´s ecological backbone from north to south. A hiker´s paradise whether you prefer to walk in the foothills, trek along the mountain flanks, or climb its snowcapped peaks.
From 1 up to 15 days (read more…)
The Amazon rainforest, descending east of the Andes, is a megadiverse hotspot teeming with animal and plant life. Experience the wonders of the forest in our adventurous and educational hiking programs.
Programs from 2 up to 5 days (read more…..)
In the Pacific coastal plains west of the Andes, our trails take you from white sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and native tropical forest, to an uninhabited island full of birdlife.
Programs from 2 up to 6 days (read more….)
On the Galapagos Islands, located 1000 km west of the mainland, you will hike in the footsteps of Charles Darwin. Meet giant tortoises and iguanas, explore lava fields and volcanic craters, and learn about the magical history of these islands.
Programs from 5 up to 12 days (read more….)
From leisurely hacienda hikes, historic footpaths and community circuits, through birdwatching trails, food forest walks and rainforest hikes, to spectacular crater loops, volcano trekking, and challenging glacier climbs – Ecuador has it all.