Ecuadorian Alpine Institute, Tour Operator Specialist in Climbing the Andes - since 1998. Our agency offers a variety of adventure travel tours for individuals, families or groups adapted to your special interests and needs. Through our programs, we give you the opportunity of enjoying the best of Ecuador in multiple ways, such as climbing Ecuador's greatest peaks and volcanoes, bird watching, rafting, Galápagos Islands & the Ecuadorian coast. Our main climbing destinations are Cordillera Blanca Peru, Cordillera Real Bolivia, Mt. Aconcagua, and the Chilean Andes. The Ecuadorian Alpine Institute provides high quality service based on U.S. European safety and quality standards.

Adventure Planet - Small company based in Ecuador especilized in climbing tours. Private service and group trips.

Arie's Bike Company - Biking with the experts. - Arie's is a company with over eighteen years experience in downhill mountain biking and hiking tours. They offer real adventure around some of the beautiful mountains and active volcanoes in the world. Arie's invites you to tour Ecuador - on mountain bikes or on foot, from one to fourteen days - enjoying the best of its nature. Their guides, who speak German, English, Dutch, and Spanish - can also show you the best of rafting, trekking, and climbing throughout the highlands, the jungle, and the famous Galapagos Islands.

Black Sheep Inn - a day hikers paradise, just 5 hours from Quito. Everyday you can head off in a different direction and see, among other amazing sites, Laguna Quilotoa, Rio Toachi Canyon, and the Cloud Forest of the Ilinza Ecological Reserve. In addition to its hiking excursions, The Black Sheep Inn also offers llama trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and all the comforts of home. The Black Sheep Inn brings out the best in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Botanical Reserve & Eco Lodge San Jorge - The regions only private reserve near Quito, situated on 200 acres of native flora and fauna. A beautiful 18th Century Spanish Eco-Lodge located in the Pichincha Foothills, offering peace and tranquility, personalized service, restaurant, guest rooms with central heat, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, lovely gardens and exotic birds. San Jorge's NEW eco-lodge in Milpe has pristine hiking trails, running rivers, cascading waterfalls, panoramic views, 300 varieties of orchids and over 450 species of birds. Enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna, spectacular birds, wildlife and gorgeous scenery throughout San Jorge's Magic Hiking Tours.

Valle de las Culebras on the Inca Trail to Ingapirca. Photo by Jason Halberstadt.

Ecuador Uncommon Adventures - combining years of expertise and an intimate knowledge of Ecuador's highest peaks, most impressive trails, and wildest rapids, EUA is a unique consortium of Ecuador adventure experts who have teamed up to offer the best in rafting, hiking, and biking tours available in Ecuador. Formed by a group of small, owner-operated specialist companies, EUA offers the best in thrills from the dizzying heights of the planet's second highest mountain chain to the rushing rivers that cut through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.

Enchanted Expeditions - Specialists in Galapagos Islands cruises and mainland Ecuador vacations. We are pioneers in the Galapagos Islands, operating our own vessels, and offering the highest standards of service and personal attention to all our clients.

Galapagos Islands .com´s Ecuador Tours - Enjoy low-difficulty hikes in Cotopaxi National Park with lunch on the slopes of Volcan Rumiñahui or a day trip to Pasachoa exploring the Cloudforest and Paramo.

Hacienda Primavera - located in the lush cloud forest reserves of Northwest Ecuador, this exclusive ecolodge provides first-class service for those who want to tromp in the jungle during the day but sleep in full luxury at night. Explore ancient forests, crystal clear rivers, and magical waterfalls through a multitude of activities including whitewater rafting, horseback riding, jungle excursions, mountain biking, bird watching, fishing, and swimming in our fresh-water pool. Relax in a hammock, teach in the local schools, or work the hacienda. Indulge in pampered delight after a tropical adventure with excellent organic gourmet cuisine and an exquisite selection of Chilean wines.

Hosteria Papagayo -The warmest welcome in Ecuador. Join Eran and his friendly team in the heart of the Andes - a great home base for whatever type of activity you fancy! Surrounded by paradise of ice-capped volcanoes, Hosteria Papagayo offers you climbing, biking, riding, trekking or just a well deserved break in an historic hacienda. Experience delicious home cooked food and cozy rooms. Highly recommended by both Lonely planet and Hand book 2004. Special discount for online bookings and for SAE members.

Luna Travel - a Swiss managed tour operator specialized in spa, adventure and honeymoon programs based out of Luna Runtun, the Adventure SPA, in addition to tailor made itineraries throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Luna Travel has designed a complete program of explorations, with the purpose of providing intimate contact with the marvels of Sangay National Park and The Pastaza Corridor, a Gift to the Earth (WWF), and the surrounding countryside.

Moggely Climbing - feel like part of the family as the Viking Mogge and his Ecuadorian wife Ely offer you the best guides and lowest prices for a variety of exciting adventures including trekking, hiking, jungle trips, and more! Travelers can expect quality service, tour flexibility, and excellent equipment. Mogge and his company come highly recommended by the South American Explorers, and are a step ahead of the competition.

Sandaes - in addition to offering unbeatable service and prices for tours in the Amazon and the Galapagos, Sandaes' expert guides can take you to the top of the world's highest active volcano (Cotopaxi), to the summit of Ecuador's highest mountain (Chimborazo), and to the pinnacle of every peak in between.