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
(43)
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
Viviana
My guide’s name was Francisco and he was great. He knew very well the region and was very good on the Technical knowledge. Really enjoyed climbing the volcanoes with him. I did not like that I was told tha a guide mames Edgar was going to be my guide without any explanation.
Irina
Paul
I am rating my travel experience with Explore Share below average. This is due to two primary factors: First, I was not aware, and was not informed that I would have multiple guides and drivers during my tour, and that those guides were only for the mountain or the drive. In my past experience, the guide has been present throughout the trip, and able to assist with multiple different matters. Second, my primary guide and my driver knew very little English, and I know only some Spanish, so we were not able to communicate very well. This led to several misunderstandings which produced delays, wasted effort, and frustration for both parties. So, my trip was characterized by anxiety and confusion about what was happening next, and frustration with the whole process. As well, the tour stated that if I arrived during the day on Saturday, that there would be some tour around Quito. I arrived on Friday which was well known since the driver did transport me from the airport to the hotel. However, I was not contacted and there was no offer of any tour on Saturday, so I was completely on my own. My first contact with the guide was on Sunday morning. Finally, my primary objectives were to summit Cotopaxi, and Chimborazzo. We did not summit either as the guide called off the climbs - one for weather, and one for avalanche danger. I understand and respect the mountains in this regard, but still this is very disappointing, and I just didn’t sense the guide really cared either way. While all of the hotels were nice, I did not have a good trip, it was not enjoyable, and I do not feel that I received all that was promised. I am therefore respectfully requesting a 10% refund. Please advise Thank you.
Kyle
Wonderful group of people... Highly recommend Miguel as a guide
Adam
Our guide Segundo Parra was fantastic. Very professional and willing to pivot when our plans changed in order to create the best possible experience. Most importantly, I had complete confidence in him.
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