Ecuador presents the rare opportunity to enjoy world-class peaks without the “suffering” of expedition life. As such, non-climbing loved ones and friends are welcome to join us on this trip because we know they will have an equally good time.

Following the same itinerary, they can partake in the acclimatization hikes and accompany you to the mountain huts. In fact, the time apart on this climbing schedule is minimal, with only a few hours on the summit mornings. You will wake up at midnight, climb while they are sleeping, and return to rejoin them just after breakfast!

The chance to see Ecuador, enjoy Quito, visit the Equator, taste the incredible food, meet the local people, tour 400-year-old haciendas, and soak in the hot springs will enthrall any traveling companion, especially those who like to hike. On the standard trip, there isn’t even a tent in sight!

You may also like to take advantage of being in Ecuador and spend a few days together in the Galápagos Islands after your trip, which we can help you organize.

We welcome you to invite friends and family to join you for all or part of your Ecuador Volcanoes expedition. The benefits are:

• The joy of sharing this once-in-a-lifetime experience with your loved ones.
• More time together with your loved ones means less time apart.
• Your loved ones gain a first-hand understanding of the nature of your expedition and goals.
• It will help put your loved ones at ease and support empathy for future expeditions.