Ecuador is the number one active destination in the world. Although it’s the smallest Andean country, its mega diversity offers something special for everyone. 18% of its territory is in national parks and protected areas, where most activities take place, but there are also other spots and sites near the main cities where you can practice your favorite adventure such as mountain climbing, rock climbing, canyonning, fishing, hang glidding, surf, scuba diving and many other adventure possible in the mountains or the sea of Ecuador.

We have just selected a few trip options for single activities or a combination of options, however you can always check with us for any other activities not mentioned.

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Fishing in the Highlands
Rock climbing
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Chimborazo climbing
Cotopaxi climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

Fishing in the Highlands

Private, Any Day, Full Day

El Cajas National Park offers great trout fishing opportunities in several of the 235 glacier type lakes, an amazing environment of moorland vegetation and spectacular rock formations. We provide the company of an experienced fisherman. Standard fishing equipment provided. Packed lunch included.

Alternatively we could organize several days of fishing with camping in El Cajas N P or in other lake areas that can be accesed by foot or horses.

Visit also:

Rock climbing
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Chimborazo climbing
Cotopaxi climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

 

Rock climbing

Private, Any Day, Full Day

Paute, Cojitambo, Sayausi, El Cajas, Giron, Susudel are some of the best rock climbing sites in the country and they are located in the area surrounding Cuenca. These climbing spots offer walls from 10 to 150m high and rating 5 – 5.12d. The level of difficulty will depend on the experience of the participants ranging from beginners to very technical routes. Packed lunch included.

For enthusiastic rock climbers, we could organize a 2 or more days of rock climbing selecting the very best sopts near Cuenca for this amazing activity.

Very soon TerraDiversa will be offering a Canyoning and rapell experience only 15 min from Cuenca in a wonderful natural area with waterfalls, ponds and canyons perfect for this activity.

Visit also:

Fishing in the Highlands
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Chimborazo climbing
Cotopaxi climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

Cuenca Adventure Challenge

Private, Any Day, 3 Days / 2 Nights

Definitely, it is the best multisport combination in southern Ecuador. We start by trekking across El Cajas National Park from north to south, passing through a little visited area. The next day our bikes await at the campsite, we then start a great downhill and cross country journey along the southern border of the park. The biking trip ends at the horse raising farm. The last day we do a horse riding trip along the Inca Trail that follows the mountain ridges through cloud forest and indigenous farming areas.  

Day 1:  Crossing El Cajas National Park
Day 2:  Biking along the 30 Bridges
Day 3:  Horse riding in Totorillas

Overview:

• 1 night camping and 1 night at hacienda 
• Multi-activity:  Trekking, biking & horse back riding
• Moderate to strenuous activities of 6 – 8 hours a day
• Intermediate to advanced skills required
• Highland terrain elevations from 2600 to 4200 m

Visit also:

Fishing in the Highlands
Rock climbing
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Chimborazo climbing
Cotopaxi climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

Hike El Cajas + Horse riding at Hacienda

Private, Any Day, 2 Days / 1 Night

This is a short version of the Adventure Challenger trip with trekking the first day at El Cajas and then drive to Totorillas farm for dinner and overnight. The next day is a full day horse riding in the surroundings of Totorillas.

Day 1:  El Cajas N P – overnight at hacienda 
Day 2:  Horse riding in Totorillas 

Overview:

• Overnight at hacienda
• Moderate to strenuous activities of 6 – 8 hours a day
• Basic to Intermediate skills required
• Highland terrain elevations from 2,600 to 4,200m

Visit also:

Fishing in the Highlands
Rock climbing
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Chimborazo climbing
Cotopaxi climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

Chimborazo climbing

Private, Any Day, 3 Days / 2 Nights

Chimborazo is the highest mountain in the Ecuador and due to its close proximity to the equator it is also the furthest point from the centre of the Earth. Climbing Chimborazo is challenging to even the most skilled mountaineer, as it is a technical climb that requires very good physical condition to cover the 1300-meter altitude difference between the Whymper Refuge and the summit.

Day 1: Drive from Riobamba to Estrella del Chimborazo Base Camp, located in the Totorillas Valley at 4,000 meters.  In the afternoon we will trek in the area where llamas and alpacas live. Overnight in tents.
Day 2: Free morning for acclimatization at camp. After lunch, ascension to Whymper Hut. We also offer our clients the possibility to ascend to the mountain directly from the base camp starting at night to avoid the conditions of the hut which are not optimal for proper relaxation before the climb.
Day 3: Day of ascension following the Whymper Route. Starting the previous night the climb would be completed in 8 to 10 hours. Return to Riobamba.

Overview:

• Overnight at camping site
• Excelent health and fitness level required
• Standard level for advance mountaineers
• Long excursions
• Trekking up to 6 hours per day
• Elevation terrain from 4,000 to 6,310m

Visit also:

Fishing in the Highlands
Rock climbing
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Cotopaxi climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

Cotopaxi climbing

Shared Basis, Any Day, 2 Days / 1 Night

For mountain climbing aficionados, it is an awesome experience to climb the world’s highest active volcano (5,897 mts). The beautiful cone shape attracts the attention of every visitor, and even more of those into climbing. Intermediate experience is required, as it is a technical but not difficult climb, but even more important is to be well acclimatized to the high altitude and to have a good fitness level before the trip. Once at the summit, on the border of the active crater, and on a clear day, you will get a lifetime view of most snow caped mountains existent in the Ecuadorian the Andes.

Day 1:  Quito – Cotopaxi refuge at 4800m - Glacier training
Day 2:  Midnight ascent to the summit at 5897m – return to Quito

Overview:

• Overnight at camping site
• Good health and fitness level
• Experience level for intermidiates and up
• Long excursions
• Trekking up to 6 hours per day
• Elevation terrain from 4,000 to 5,897 mts

Visit also:

Fishing in the Highlands
Rock climbing
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Chimborazo climbing
Canyoning in Cuenca NEW!

 

Canyoning in Cuenca

The journey starts with a short 20 minutes ride Northwest of Cuenca, to the east flank of Cabogana mountain. We then hike 40 minutes with an awesome view of the city, through farming fields and cloud forest until we get to the gorge of Rio Amarillo. Then we get into our new outfit (wetsuit, helmets, and harnesses). The fun begins sliding through natural rock carve slides, diving into ponds, down climbing, scrambling, swimming  and rappelling up to 7 different waterfalls, in the most wild and amazing scenario. Two qualified guides will go along with the group during the journey, transportation, a light snack and equipment included in the rate. 6 hours.

Visit also:

Fishing in the Highlands
Rock climbing
Cuenca Adventure Challenge
Hike El Cajas N P + horse riding at Hacienda
Chimborazo climbing
Cotopaxi climbing