The Condor Trek in 3 unforgettable days
The Condor is a hiking trail that will challenge you to walk up across Ecuadorian peaks, rivers and muddy lands. Join IFMGA certified guide Edgar in this adventure.
Group
Andes
3 Days
Jun - Aug
Description
You don’t need a privileged training condition to trekking up to The Condor Trek. The only two things you will need are courage and an adventurous spirit. The Condor 3-day Trek is a hard but exciting hike located between Papallacta Village and Laguna La Mica, in the east of Ecuador. Its highest top reaches the 4.500 meters… And there we go!
The landscapes The Condor Trek offers during its route are so varied that you cannot imagine. You will see wild horses, deers, llamas and any kind of birds (condors included, obviously) while you are walking in muddy lands. And you don’t have to be surprised if a mixture of fog and winds starts to blow suddenly, because this is what makes this trip unique!
On our first day we will start the trail accompanied by packhorses which will make the journey easier. After 5 hours of hiking we will spend the night in Laguna del Volcán.
The second day of the trip consists in a 6-hour trekking across paramo areas surrounded by forest until we get to the fantastic Antisana Glacier by the end of the day, where you won’t believe such a viewpoint.
And by the last day we will get to Laguna La Mica after other 6 hours of trekking. Here finishes The Condor Trail, with a unforgettable sight of its best fauna and what’s more, the incomparable feeling of having fulfill the goal.
If you are interested in this adventure, get in touch with me. I am sure you won’t regret.
Extra details
LEVEL
Although you don’t need to have previous trekking experience you will need a basic training and technical skills to overcome the muddy moments.
BEST PERIOD OF THE YEAR
The ideal season for The Condor Trek is during the summer, from June to August
Spots of interest
DAY 1: HIKING TO LAGUNA DEL VOLCAN
Our first day will start with a 5-hour hiking from Papallacta to this fantastic Lagoon.
DAY 2: PARAMOS AND FOREST EVERYWHERE
We will hike accross paramo zones and green lands in order to get to Antisana. During this route we will admire posts like these.
DAY 3: THE END OF THE TRAIL
And here we finish this 3-kilometer trail along The Ecuadorian Range.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
Meeting point
Details
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Does not include:
International flight tickets Meals in Hotels (lunch, dinner) Personal equipment (Boots, sleeping bags, gloves, waterproof jackets and pants, etc.) Insurance of any kind Other non-specified expenses Mules and porters (Ask for price including)
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About the guide
-Edgar & Guides' team
4.7
(36)
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA-ASEGUIM Mountain Guide from Ecuador.
I am a mountain guide, but also a passionate traveler, climber in rock and ice, and photographer. I spend my free time and holidays exploring new destinations, discovering new mountains and cultures.
I have more than 27 years of experience climbing mountains and volcanoes not only in Ecuador, but also in other South American countries such as Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, and in the Alps in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Nepal. I also summited KhanTengri peak in the Himalayas, Aconcagua in los Andes and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. This experiences prepared me to lead expeditions in challenging routes all around the world.
I studied 6 years of Tourism in the University, and followed ASEGUIM courses to become a mountain guide. I’ve also been evaluated by ENSA, and completed first aid courses in the Ecuadorian Red Cross.
I like guiding people from all around the world, and help them discover and enjoy the mountains, while reaching their objectives. I speak Spanish, English, German, Italian, and a bit of Russian.
Languages
Russian | Italian | German | English
Certificates
ASEGUIM | UIAGM
What people are saying about -Edgar & Guides' team
Daniel
Fabian was assigned as my guide from Lonely Summits. I enjoyed his guiding services. However, Lonely Summits communication was bad. They used Whatsapp and I did not feel comfortable 3 times when their responses prior to starting the trip were delayed days/week. This did not make me feel confident in the service I was getting into. During the trip I had to request a pickup time as the office forgot about me. The office staff did not speak English, just translated English via Whatsapp. Do not market to higher paying US customers if you do not speak English. Lonely Summits did not provide any suggestions for activities to do during my free time. There were none included in their price but they did not suggest any ideas. The original plan included mountaineering gear but they sent me a list of items to rent from them. A typical Bait and Switch tactic. If they cannot handle follow-through on what they promise each client, then stop offering trips with inclusions you do not provide.
Lukas
Trip started badly as we were informed that all meals would be provided, the guide told us no meals were included. The guide spoke very little English making communication difficult. The guide was very quick walking and often was out of sight of us. We asked him to slow down which he ignored and kept up a very quick pace. Not great. Felt very rushed and uncomfortable.
Carlos
It was really great working with Segundo Parra , very professional , easy going and a good leader to work with , it made the trip very fun , I would recommend him completely , and myself I think next year I would go with him to other mountains in Ecuador
Adam
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