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Hiking in the Chimborazo Region

Trek around the highest mountain in Ecuador and see what other gems are hidden in the area on a life-changing hiking trip in the Chimborazo Region!

Chimborazo is a 6,263-meter behemoth in the Ecuadorian Andes, and its surrounding area has held an allure for climbers, hikers, and all-around trekkers for centuries. Whether you want to take a peak at the incredible Chimborazo Fauna Reserve and Ecuador’s endemic wildlife, or just get your boots dirty on a long and fulfilling hike, this incredible territory in the heart of the Andes has everything a mountaineer and adventurer could possibly want. Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Hiking trips in Chimborazo Region. The mountains are calling!

Top hiking trips | Chimborazo Region:

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Climb the highest peaks in Ecuador, 18-day Mountaineering expedition from Quito

Get to the top of 7 of the highest peaks in Ecuador on this fantastic 18-day mountaineering expedition from Quito led by IFMGA certified mountain guide Edgar.

18 days

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 3010

Trekking in Ecuador, 16 days with summit on Cotopaxi

Come and join Fernando, an ASEGUIM certified guide, and his team, for a 16-day trekking and mountaineering expedition that will have you climbing several peaks, including Cotopaxi.

16 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 4950

Ecuador Peaks, 10 Day Guided Hiking Tour

Ignacio is an IFMGA certified mountain guide and he wants to lead you on a spectacular 10 day hiking tour through the biggest and most famous peaks in Ecuador.

10 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 2500

5.00

(1)

The haciendas of Ecuador, 11-day Trek in the Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa & Chimborazo

Join ASEGUIM certified guide Javier for an amazing 11-day trekking adventure through the haciendas of Ecuador in the Cotopaxi National Park.

11 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 2150

5.00

(1)

Chimborazo National Park Hike and Bike in Ecuador

Chimborazo is the highest point in Ecuador and on this amazing volcano, we will first hike to Condor Lake at 5.100 masl (16,700 ft), and from there descend on our mountain bikes! We will also have the chance to visit Balbanera church in Colta and catch sight of the amazing Andean flora and fauna on the way.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

Inca Trail, a 5-day historical adventure

Join Edgar, an IFMGA certified guide, on this Inca Trail hiking trip: 38 kilometers across the pre-columbian history of Ecuador.

5 days

Any

Colombia and Ecuador climbing adventure (21 days)

Join IFMGA certified guide Edgar on this 21-day trip in Colombia and Ecuador Andean mountains. Come make your mountaineering dream come true.

21 days

Intermediate

Any

Trekking to the Altar Volcano with a guide

A hiking trip to the Altar Volcano led by Fernando, a local ASEGUIM guide and his team. You can spend 2, 3 or 4 days in this area of the Sangay National Park.

2 days

Any

Chimborazo Fauna Reserve guided trekking tour

Join Pablo, an IFMGA guide, and explore the Chimborazo Fauna Reserve in this 3 or 5-day trek. You will be able to discover amazing fauna and flora!

5 days

Any

Ecuadorian volcanoes 19-day Guided Tour

Climb up to the summit of the most popular Ecuadorian volcanoes: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe and Antisana. Pablo, an IFMGA certified guide will take you!

19 days

Intermediate

Any

3-day Altar trek guided tour

Join a local certified guide on this 3-day trek around the Altar Volcano and the Collanes valley near Riobamba, in Ecuador

3 days

Any

What people are saying about these trips

Delphine Larbaletier

5.00

October, 2022

Chimborazo National Park Hike and Bike in Ecuador

The trip was amazing! We climbed to 5000m high to the second refuge of the volcano where you get an amazing view on the valley. After we rode down the volcano with our guide and passed by many vicunas and even saw a newborn alpaca in a farm. Byron our guide was extremely kind and patient with us. The trails to go down the volcano can be a bit difficult but we took our time. Highly recommended trip!

John Trewin

5.00

August, 2022

The haciendas of Ecuador, 11-day Trek in the Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa & Chimborazo

Hi. I cannot say enough that this trekking trip was really well run and organised . Great walking and accommodation in the Haciendas perfect. Our guide Pablo went out of his way to help with any problems and changes we made.. Information on Ecuador and nature there was nothing he did not know. When there was altitude problems he adapted the trek. A great and amazing guide!!!!!! The volcano walks nothing short of amazing., Big thankyou to Javier.. A great company...

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian Andes and the volcanoes of the Chimborazo region are so plentiful that they have incredible exclusive views of one another. From Cotopaxi to Illiniza, Quito to Pichincha, you will never run out of awe-inspiring horizon. Add the endemic thrill of thriving ecosystems and luscious landscapes with rivers and lakes, and you have yourself a pretty great wilderness hike.

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Country Code

+593

Language

Spanish

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

Best Time to Visit

You can enjoy a great Chimborazo trek year round, though the dry season might have slightly better weather

How to Get There

Chimborazo is south of Quito and east of Guayaquil, so getting there is a breeze. Fly into either of those major cities before transferring to Riobamba by plane or bus

Weather

You can expect the rainy season to last from October to May, with a dry winter season for the remainder of the year. Chimborazo is a high-altitude region, so it can get a bit colder in places, though warm temperatures are the norm

More info about Hiking in Chimborazo Region:

Chimborazo is located south of Quito, just northwest of Riobamba. It has a wide variety of terrain, from lakes and lagoons to glaciers at its top. The area is well protected and accessible from most Ecuadorian cities, even Guayaquil. The Incan history has built some interesting hikes, including the Inca Trail and the Altar Trek. These multi-day expeditions allow a full immersion into the Ecuadorian backcountry. For anyone who wants to make the most of their trip to Chimborazo, some of the pre-planned routes and itineraries are the best option. The easy access and central location to major cities within the country make it a focal point of more ambitious adventures. If you are planning an extended trip through the country, Chimborazo will most likely be the most important stop on the journey

Best Hiking Adventures in Ecuador

Nestled along South America’s Pacific Coast, sitting south of Colombia and northwest of Peru, Ecuador is a small yet incredibly diverse little country. The combination of the Andes Mountains in the east and center of the country along with the El Niño current in the Pacific Ocean, gives Ecuador, which is roughly the size

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Hiking in the Chimborazo Region

Trek around the highest mountain in Ecuador and see what other gems are hidden in the area on a life-changing hiking trip in the Chimborazo Region!

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