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The Condor Trek in 3 unforgettable days

The Condor trek in Ecuador
The Condor Trek in 3 unforgettable days
The Condor Trek in 3 unforgettable days
The Condor Trek in 3 unforgettable days
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, Jul, 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

- Guiding fee

- Accommodation included

- Transportation start and back

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner


Details

More info

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)


About the 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 17 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 and Germany. I also summited KhanTengri peak in the Himalayas, 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 Parra

Sarah ONeill

5.00

March, 2023

The only reason I give 4 to trip rating is that the first hike at Quilotoa was disappointing. The lake was definitely worth seeing but only going down and back up was not great. We would’ve much preferred hiking at least part way along the crater edge. Even if we only had enough time for there and back.

Manuel Perez

5.00

January, 2023

I highly recommend Edgar and Segundo Parra as your guides in Ecuador. Experienced and goal oriented service coupled with a safety first approach that will adapt to all levels of mountaineering.

Oded Guttman

5.00

January, 2023

The organization of the tour was flawless and every detail was taken care of. We engaged with Edgar through out previous months and he was very responsive and professional. Edgar had a minor injury prior to our trip so his brother, Segundo, was our guide. Segundo did a terrific job, he is very experienced and led us through the climbs with a lot of professionalism and knowledge. We really benefited from his abundant experience and we had a lot of fun.

Carolien Vreeken

3.00

September, 2022

Edgar did not host this trip but Ivan (at least this is what i understood) did. The reason I am not adding more starts is mostly because the guide did not speak English very well what made it a long and rather silent day. The weather did not cooperate which pf course is something out.of the guides control. But rain made it harder to descend and the guide did not pay enough attention to me. Therefore I ended up in the mud above my ankles and the last part of the hike he was more then a 100 meters ahead of me and did not look back once. He tried to make it work, especially with the driving but overall it definitely could be better

Mark Oveson

5.00

January, 2022

This review is a bit misleading, because we didn't climb Antisana and we didn't climb with Edgar. We had originally intended to climb this peak, but we changed to Cotopaxi after a few discussions. Also, Edgar got sick a few days before our climb, so we climbed with a different guide (Franklin). But we were extremely happy with both the mountain and the guide.

Justin Johns

5.00

January, 2022

Highly recommend!

Matthew Fleischman

5.00

December, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Tatsiana Shakhmuts

5.00

November, 2021

Great trip

Johannes Nothdurft

5.00

September, 2021

Edgar was great. I could talk with him over all questions (equipment, acclimatization, ...) before the tour easy via WhatsApp. I always feel good and save with him in the mountains. His motto „lonely summits“ was completely fulfilled.

Umesh Katdare

5.00

December, 2020

Outstanding job done by Edgar and Ivan who were professional and patient Recommend to all without a doubt

Benoit Feyen

5.00

February, 2020

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Michelle Lostracco

5.00

February, 2020

End-to-end this was very well organized with good communication. The guide was very knowledgeable and took the climb seriously. He was also easy to talk to, spoke good English and went out of his way to tell me about climbing in the region, the volcanoes and anything else I was I interested in.

Adam Behmer

5.00

January, 2020

Edgar Parra's guiding service was excellent. His guide understood the mountain, made sure I understood the approach, and did a good job of communicating. While Edgar can't control the weather, his guide did a great job of controlling the situations he could control. Highly recommended and would climb with him again.

R.Romendes

4.00

December, 2019

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Rachel La Fein

4.00

July, 2019

Edgar was a fantastic guide! We could not hope for better. Kind, courteous, interesting, interested in us and CLEARLY AN EXPERT with safety always at the forefront. We would choose to do any expedition with Edgar. The acclimatizing process was a bit unclear. I think we would have chosen to spend more days in preparation had that been suggested. We recommend asking very directly how many days are suggested for acclimatizing. That being said, there was NO DOUBT Edgar had our best interest at heart and as already stated, we would love to do more mountaineering with him again. He is the consummate guide and a wonderful human being. Lonely Summits provided any gear we needed and it was all comfortable and in good condition. If you’re looking for a well-structured trip with a highly skilled and knowledgeable guide, look no further!


 

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