Best Antisana Climbing Guides 2025

2021 - Just finished another climbing adventure with Lonely Summits. This time Cotopaxi and Antisana in Ecuador. It was again a fabulous experience. Edgar is an incredible guide and person with tons of mountain experience. Very professional yet super friendly. There is never doubt in trusting his decisions on the mountain. Safety is always first, followed by getting to the top and having fun doing it! The company is very flexible and recommends and adjusts to individual needs as appropriate. I look forward to future adventures with Edgar and Lonely Summits! 2019 - Climbed in Bolivia with Edgar as our guide. Could not have had better experience. Loved every second of the adventure and it was mostly due to Edgar, his professionalism, experience and most importunity, fun and honest attitude. Safety always came first, but it didn't prevent us from having great time climbing and reaching our goals. Edgar is an excellent guide...the best I ever had and would highly recommend him for any mountain adventure. His experience is unquestionable and personality terrific. I look forward to future experience with Lonely Summits!

We contacted Ecuador Eco Adventures to climb Antisana. Wlado convinced us to climb Chimborazo as the conditions were much better there. Our trip was organised with only a few days notice, it just incredible how quickly Wlado was able to arrange all of the logistics for us so quickly. He was in contact with us multiple times a day confirming all of the arrangements and allaying our fears about the weather and the conditions on the mountain. We were actually so close to pulling out last minute because we were so concerned about the conditions on Chimborazo but we are so thankful that Wladi convinced us to go. Our trip was seamless. We caught a red eye flight from Mexico City and were picked up from Quito Airport and driven to the company’s Chimborazo base camp where we arranged our gear and had a wonderful lunch. Then we were driven to the Chimborazo Refugio where we started our hike to high camp. Our guide Wily is a highly experienced and skilled ASEGUIM guide who is also just the most kind and friendly human being. He kept us going when things got tough and kept us very safe. We absolutely loved our time with him on Chimborazo! After our phenomenal summit, we were transferred back to Quito. The whole trip was so easy from a logistical perspective so all we had to do was focus on the climb. We’re so grateful to Wlado for arranging the trip for us so quickly and to Wily for his expert guidance on Chimborazo. We will definitely use this company again!

We contacted Ecuador Eco Adventures to climb Antisana. Wlado convinced us to climb Chimborazo as the conditions were much better there. Our trip was organised with only a few days notice, it just incredible how quickly Wlado was able to arrange all of the logistics for us so quickly. He was in contact with us multiple times a day confirming all of the arrangements and allaying our fears about the weather and the conditions on the mountain. We were actually so close to pulling out last minute because we were so concerned about the conditions on Chimborazo but we are so thankful that Wladi convinced us to go. Our trip was seamless. We caught a red eye flight from Mexico City and were picked up from Quito Airport and driven to the company’s Chimborazo base camp where we arranged our gear and had a wonderful lunch. Then we were driven to the Chimborazo Refugio where we started our hike to high camp. Our guide Wily is a highly experienced and skilled ASEGUIM guide who is also just the most kind and friendly human being. He kept us going when things got tough and kept us very safe. We absolutely loved our time with him on Chimborazo! After our phenomenal summit, we were transferred back to Quito. The whole trip was so easy from a logistical perspective so all we had to do was focus on the climb. We’re so grateful to Wlado for arranging the trip for us so quickly and to Wily for his expert guidance on Chimborazo. We will definitely use this company again!

We did the 4 peaks adventure including Iliniza Norte, Cayambe, Antisana (Cotopaxi was closed) and Chimborazo. Cristian and Willy were amazing guides. They were safe, responsive, and brought a lot of positive energy. I hope to climb with them again next year!

My climbing partner and I decided to hire local guides for a summit attempt on Cotopaxi. We wanted to climb with experienced professionals who had good knowledge of the mountain, its weather, the local culture and the local climbing community. We were not disappointed. Our research brought us to the guiding services of Ecuador Eco Adventure, a firm based out of Riobamba. The company President, Wladimir (Wlady) Ortiz was responsive and accommodating. His willingness to answer all of our questions (and there were many!) affirmed confidence in our decision to hire his firm. He remained in close contact with us throughout, coordinating logistics, transportation, gear, permits, guide meet-up, and lodging & food at the “refugio”. Our guide, Santiago Naveda, had an impressive climbing resumé with more than 25 ascents of Cotopaxi, 56 ascents of Chimborazo, and successful ascents of more challenging & technical peaks including El Altar, and Alpamayo. His English was great. Santiago transported us to the base of the mountain. He provided a delicious lunch and dinner with lots of carbs and calories. He briefed us on the climb. He advised us on layering, and gave us with ample time to rest before the start of our ascent. We went to sleep (or attempted to) at 6:30PM in a room filled with about 20 bunk beds and awoke at 11:45PM, and after one last hot chocolate (for hydration & calories) we set off into the darkness. The air was still and dry. Santiago led the way, successfully finding and keeping the path throughout the moonless night. He maintained a moderate and consistent pace, and he routinely instructed us on the use of ropes, axe, and climbing technique. His presence was reassuring, especially when navigating around deep crevasses which we encountered along the route. There was never a doubt about his competency or his professionalism. We topped out at sunrise, with clear skies in every direction. The view from the 19,347' summit was beyond words, and my partner and I were overcome with emotion. Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Ilinizas, Cayambe, Antisana, and Reventador were all in plain sight. Cotopaxi's foreboding caldera dropped steeply beside us, and we could look straight down in all directions as far as the eye could see. To say that it was an unforgettable moment is an understatement. There really are no words to adequately describe the beauty of that place at that moment. We will never forget. Santiago told us that we would spend only 10-15 mins on the summit. The temperature was very cold, around zero degrees, and when the wind suddenly blew across the caldera we breathed in the strong smell of sulfur coming up from the belly of the volcano. Cotopaxi had allowed us to summit, but she was telling us it was now time to go. We reluctantly set off. The descent was smooth and uneventful. The skies remained clear and we could see the Refugio, now 3,700' below us. We continued to enjoy views of the surrounding countryside and other volcanoes as Santiago guided us down the mountain. We moved quicky and safely. Back at the Refugio we celebrated our success over a simple breakfast and some hot tea. Then we gathered our gear and made the final 20 min trek down to Santiago's vehicle. Our Cotopaxi climb was complete. Would I recommend Ecuador Eco Adventures? Yes. That said, there are some opportunities for improvement, which I'll suggest below, but overall I am pleased with Wlady Ortiz, and the experience of our climb. Santiago was excellent. Will I climb with Ecuador Eco Adventure again? Yes. Opportunities for improvement 1. Provide a written itinerary. 2. Do a thorough gear check. 3. Improve communication (aside from Wlady) Other suggestions on helpful things to bring (some of which you can leave at base camp): - Energy snacks/power bars that you are accustomed to. It’s hard to find good fuel in Ecuador and an over ripe banana and crackers do not make for good packing or fuel (which is what we were provided). - A camera that won’t freeze or die in the cold - Extra batteries - Diamox (if worried about the altitude) - Headache medicine - Toilet paper or tissues - Toothbrush & toothpaste - Sunscreen & chapstick - Wet wipes - Extra pair of contact lenses (if needed) - Eye mask (for keeping the light out in the night when others are waking up). -Ear plugs - Change of clothes for after the hike - Your appetite, for some great Ecuadorian food at the Refugio. - Your humility in the presence of such gracious Ecuadorian hosts.

We came to ecuador to climb the illinizas and Antisana mountain. The guiding service provided by this agency was affordable. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable professionable and safe. He has been climbing mountains in Ecuador since he was 12 and was one of the first IMGA certified guides in the country. Highly recommended.