Professional Local Guides with experience of work more than 20 years, who hold international certifications UIAGM/IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides) or ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides).
Enjoy climbing in Ecuador with experts
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Experience
Professional Local Guides with experience of work more than 20 years, who hold international certifications UIAGM/IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides) or ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides).
Professionals
Prompt consultation of professionals and support on all requirements at all stages of a program (before, during and after) – for the future adventures. We provide for you high quality of services and present certificate of ascents after climbs.
Discounts
Flexible system of discounts for a large groups up to 20%, with prepaid booking at least 3 months in advance, as well as people who have own personal equipment. Most Popular Climbs.
ACLIMATIZATION | FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS | mountaineering goals
CLIMB Cotopaxi Chimborazo Antisana Cayambe
Climbing Cotopaxi is a unique experience for adventure lovers looking to challenge themselves in an incomparable natural environment. With its imposing height of 5,897 meters, this active volcano offers tourists the opportunity to face one of the most exciting ascents in South America. The route to its summit, surrounded by dreamlike landscapes, takes you through glaciers and volcanic terrains, while the sensation of reaching the roof of the world fills you with satisfaction. Climbing Cotopaxi is a test of endurance and courage, but the reward of the panoramic views and the feeling of standing on top of a giant will stay with you for a lifetime.
COTOPAXI | CHIMBORAZO | CAYAMBE
Leading Tour Operator in mountaineering in Ecuador. We offer outdoor programs in the South American continent, from very easy trekking, moderate hikes to technical high altitude climbs, according to the client’s skills and desires.
MULTILINGUAL
Our team will be ready to assist in different languages.
English, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, etc.
Climbing with us around the world
Most Popular Montains
- (18,490 ft/5,636m) Mexico
Climbing Cayambe + 2 peaks in 7 days
Fuya Fuya Peak and Imbabura Summit
- (18,996ft/5.790m) Ecuador
Climbing Chimborazo + 4 peaks in 11 days
Pasochoa, Corazón, Illiniza Norte, Cotopaxi
- (20,702ft/6.310m) Ecuador
Climbing Antisana + 4 peaks in 9 days
Rucu Pichincha, Rumiñahui Sur, Sincholagua, Illiniza Sur
- (18,891ft/5.758m) Ecuador
Climbing Aconcagua in 18 days
Mendoza, Penitentes Refuge, Plaza Francia, Cerro Bonete Summit, etc
- (22,841ft/6.962m) Argentina
Climbing Ojos del Salado in 15 days
Santiago de Chile, Laguna Santa Rosa, Laguna Verde, Atacama Refuge
- (22,614ft/6.893m) Chile
Climbing Alpamayo in 7 days
Huaraz, Llamacoral Camp, Moraine Camp, Alpamayo High Camp
- (19,511ft/5.947m) Peru
Climbing Huayna Potosi in 14 days
La Paz, Copacabana Town, Titicaca Lake, Condoriri Base Camp, Huayna Potosi Refuge
- (19,974ft/6.088m) Bolivia
Climbing in Ecuador
EXPRESS CLIMBS
Climbing Chimborazo in 2 days
Machachi, Chimborazo
- (20,702ft/6.310m)
Climbing Cayambe in 2 days
From Machachi goes to Cayambe
- (18,996ft/5.790m)
Climbing Illiniza Sur in 2 days
Chaupi, Nuevos Horizontes Hut
- (17,267ft/5.263m)
Climbing Cotopaxi in 2 days
Cotopaxi National Park
- (19,347ft/5.897m)
Climbing Illiniza Norte in 2 days
Mendoza, Penitentes Refuge, Plaza Francia, Cerro Bonete Summit, etc
- (16,818ft/5.126m)
Climbing Antisana in 2 days
The first part is about an hour hike to the glacier
- (18,891ft/5.758m)
Climbing Altar in 3 days
Vaqueria Inguisay, Campo Italiano
- (17,454ft/5.320m)
Climbing Tungurahua in 2 days
Baños Downtown, Sangay National Park
- (16,480ft/5.023m)
Climbing Carihuairazo in 2 days
Ambato, Carihuairazo Reserve
- (16,470ft/5.020m)
Climbing Quilindaña in 3 days
Cotopaxi National Park, Quilindaña Base Camp
- (16,139ft/4.919m)
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Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It’s considered one of the world’s foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. Discover the endemic species of the Galapagos Islands and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. We can organize any touristic program for you. Please be free to contact us for more details.
Unique world of the Ecuadorian jungle is one the best places in the world to visit. Pink dolphins, exotic birds, caymans and a lot of other amazing animals in the middle of incredible nature. Contact us for more details.
Amazon Jungle
Get in touch
Location
Machachi – Ecuador
Rumiñahui E1-24 & Mejía
Multilingual Service
English – Spanish – German
Russian – Italian, etc
Daniel T
5/5
Extension Baños + Cotopaxi Summit
A very fast ascension to the summit cotopaxi
Jan 08, 2025
A very fast ascension to the summit cotopaxi
Jan 08, 2025
Nemhinan
5/5
"Chimborazo: Totally recommended with Lonely Summits"
Chimborazo with Fausto Tenemasa Extraordinary experience with Fausto. Great professional and with proven experience. Even though the weather didn't allow us to reach the summit, it was amazing to be there. I still have to wait and look forward to returning! Many thanks to the entire Lonely Summits team, and especially to Fausto. August 2023
Chimborazo with Fausto Tenemasa Extraordinary experience with Fausto. Great professional and with proven experience. Even though the weather didn't allow us to reach the summit, it was amazing to be there. I still have to wait and look forward to returning! Many thanks to the entire Lonely Summits team, and especially to Fausto. August 2023
Nathan S
5/5
Amazing experience!
I highly recommend Lonley Summits. Edgar was professional, incredibly flexible and put together a custom itinerary for myself and two friends. We had the trip of a lifetime! I plan to return and will be using Lonley Summits for future treks. June 2024
I highly recommend Lonley Summits. Edgar was professional, incredibly flexible and put together a custom itinerary for myself and two friends. We had the trip of a lifetime! I plan to return and will be using Lonley Summits for future treks. June 2024
Elizabeth R
5/5
Climbing Illi norte + Cotopaxi 4 days
Guide was super knowledgeable and adapted summit day to our needs. The hut in illiniza even had wifi which was crazy. No views on day of our hike but just a bit of technical hiking made it super fun! Overall lonely summits was super organized and had everything you needed to rent. Guises even picked us up from our hotel and personally transported us. We also could go to the office before the hike to try out gear if needed. Cotopaxi didn’t have as good as experience we guide but still felt safe. Would recommend putting the breakfast before the hike not after on that summit. Also snack and water breaks on way to summit. And if the office would have change that would be awesome to save smaller bills for purchases at the refugee.
Jan 12, 2025
Guide was super knowledgeable and adapted summit day to our needs. The hut in illiniza even had wifi which was crazy. No views on day of our hike but just a bit of technical hiking made it super fun! Overall lonely summits was super organized and had everything you needed to rent. Guises even picked us up from our hotel and personally transported us. We also could go to the office before the hike to try out gear if needed. Cotopaxi didn’t have as good as experience we guide but still felt safe. Would recommend putting the breakfast before the hike not after on that summit. Also snack and water breaks on way to summit. And if the office would have change that would be awesome to save smaller bills for purchases at the refugee.
Jan 12, 2025
Darren S
5/5
Climbing Chimborazo / 11 days
Edgar and Lonely Summits were amazing. They answered all our questions in the months leading up to the trip, and customized an itinerary that was perfect for us. Edgar treated us more like friends than customers, and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed at every step of the trip. I would highly recommend this company!
Jul 08, 2024
Edgar and Lonely Summits were amazing. They answered all our questions in the months leading up to the trip, and customized an itinerary that was perfect for us. Edgar treated us more like friends than customers, and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed at every step of the trip. I would highly recommend this company!
Jul 08, 2024
Steve B
5/5
We had an amazing 8 day trip which included 4 summits. The lonely summit team did a fantastic job of organizing every detail. We will be using lonely summits again next year.
Ago, 2024
Ago, 2024
Owen R
5/5
Extra transportation
Awesome guide and company
Jan 06, 2025
Awesome guide and company
Jan 06, 2025
Raghavendra R
5/5
I had an incredible time! Edgar was an amazing guide, very patient and encouraging, set realistic expectations. While it's a bummer that weather made Chimborazo difficult, we managed three other peaks that were challenging journeys and beautiful experiences. I'd recommend Lonely Summits and Edgar for trekking/mountaineering, and I hope to visit Ecuador again in the future - I loved it all!
Jul 04, 2024
Jul 04, 2024
Esther Hanspetere
5/5
È stata un' esperienza bellissima sul Rumiñahui. Siamo stati fortunati con il tempo e soprattutto con le nostre guide Segundo e Lucia, ci siamo subito trovati bene con loro. Un'esperienza indimenticabile! Assolutamente da consigliare!
Nov, 2024
Nov, 2024
Sofia Simons
5/5
Thank you for this incredible experience! We climbed Cotopaxi with Edgar, Segundo and Diego. The guides are super experienced, patient and professional. Despite the difficult conditions, we felt totally safe the whole time and were able to fully enjoy this trip. We can highly recommend lonely summits! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jun, 2024
Jun, 2024
Carlos Juarbe
5/5
What a Great trip, went with my wife for a "hybrid" trip, climbing and tourism, All was Great, from Pasochoa Volcan to the Galapagos!, Thanks Katy, Edgar, and the Best Guide Franklin Varela, We enjoyed 200% all trip. Lonely did all possible to make our trip, the BEST!!
Oct, 2023
Oct, 2023
Michelle
5/5
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
