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Andes Ecuador · Region
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
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ERTI 4.91 overall
Based in United States
★ 4.9 · 7 reviews in Andes Ecuador · Last review: Feb 2025
ERTI 3.93 overall
Based in Ecuador
★ 4.1 · 3 reviews in Andes Ecuador · Last review: Feb 2026
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Andes Ecuador · Last review: Jul 2024
Reviewed for: Cotopaxi (1)
ERTI 4.30 overall
Based in Switzerland
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Andes Ecuador · Last review: Jan 2020
Reviewed for: Chimborazo (1)
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Climbing The Seven Summits | 4.9★ | 7 | February 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| 2 | Summit Stoke | 4.1★ | 3 | February 2026 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| 3 | Ian Taylor Trekking | 5.0★ | 1 | July 2024 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Kobler & Partner | 5.0★ | 1 | January 2020 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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Climb or trek: Cotopaxi
Summit Stoke
Cotopaxi · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Enjoyed a very well-organised and seriously extraordinary multi week beginner expedition in June 2025. The guides were so knowledgable, fun, friendly and very professional. Communication with the team from start to finish was so good too, I felt very supported ever since my…
By Katja A.
Climb or trek: Cotopaxi
Summit Stoke
Cotopaxi · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I had such a great experience on a beginner’s trip with Summit Stoke! I came with almost no prior experience, and the local guide was absolutely amazing. I felt safe throughout all the climbs and learned so much (!!). The program was also really well put together, with a great…
By Rose
Climb or trek: Rumiñahui
Summit Stoke
Rumiñahui · Rated 2.4/5 · Reviewed
I did not have a good experience with this company. I did a beginner mountaineering course that is supposedly designed for novice mountaineers, however our guide was very unsafe and instead of encouraging and correcting laughed at me and filmed my mistakes. He was more focused…
By Verified Reviewer
Climb or trek: Cayambe
Climbing The Seven Summits
Cayambe · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
This has been an outstanding experience at all levels, from excellent planning to a warm team atmosphere and the top of three challenging mountains with a complete sense of security and support.
By Antonio B.
Climb or trek: Cayambe
Climbing The Seven Summits
Cayambe · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Posting this again. Ended up setting the anonymous box by mistake in my previous review. " I signed up with CTSS for their 3 Volcanoes Ecuador Climb after having a couple of informative briefing calls with Dani. CTSS delivers an impressive and well-structured plan, with…
By Rajesh P.
Climb or trek: Cayambe
Climbing The Seven Summits
Cayambe · Rated 4.6/5 · Reviewed
I signed up with CTSS for their 3 Volcanoes Ecuador Climb after having a couple of informative briefing calls with Dani. CTSS delivers an impressive and well-structured plan, with every detail aimed at ensuring your success on the expedition. Once you sign up, you gain access to…
By R P.
Climb or trek: Cayambe
Climbing The Seven Summits
Cayambe · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Tha Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful high-altitude scenery filled with iconic volcanic peaks along the Andes. I feel blessed that I was able to play in its beauty with mostly perfect weather. OMG This Is my first ever poem - (please be…
By Danny B.
Climb or trek: Cotopaxi
Ian Taylor Trekking
Cotopaxi · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I recently summited Cotopaxi with ITT. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The hotels we stayed in were superb, particularly Cotopaxipungo. My guide was highly experienced and a great climbing companion. He made a huge difference in keeping me ready and motivated for each…
By Colin N.
Climb or trek: Cotopaxi
Climbing The Seven Summits
Cotopaxi · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Caroline at CTSS was able to coordinate a last minute expedition in Ecuador. This contained both a glacier course, which I needed for an upcoming expedition, as well as a summit of Cotopaxi and nearby mountains. My guide was Edgar, one of the most talented and genuine guides I…
By James K.
Climb or trek: Cayambe
Climbing The Seven Summits
Cayambe · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The entire process from signing up, prepping to climb and execution of the climb was detailed, fun and safety was always a priority.
By Nabil K.
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Last updated 12 February 2026 (newest review or price update for this region).
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As of 1 November 2026, 4 operators have 12 verified client reviews in Andes Ecuador across 4 places on ExpedReview.
Climbing The Seven Summits is ranked first, with 4.9★ from 7 reviews (latest February 2025). The ranking is built from verified client reviews in Andes Ecuador, and recent reviews count more.
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The latest verified review in Andes Ecuador is from February 2026. 7 of 12 reviews were published in the last 24 months.
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