Rock climbing on the Towers of Simiatug in Bolívar, from Quito

Felipe, ASEGUIM aspirant guide, wants you to discover a secret gem of Ecuador: the Towers of Simiatug. Meet him in Quito and enjoy a gorgeous rock climbing experience on these impressive walls!

Private

Andes

3 Days

Jan - Mar, Sep - Dec

High

Beginner

Highlights

Discover a beautiful destination in the Ecuadorian Andes.
Climb in a recently developed area with an expert.
Enjoy awesome views of big towers in the coastal region.

Description

Ecuador is in full swing as a rock climbing destination. This is your opportunity to discover the vertical routes of the Towers of Simiatug, in the province of Bolívar. Come to Quito and travel with me to this fabulous region!

Simiatug (“Mouth of the wolf” in the local Kichwa language) is located northwest of the Chimborazo Volcano (6,263m). Populated mostly by indigenous people, it is a region of great anthropological and sociological importance. In addition, in 2015 the Ecuadorian climbing community started developing a group of volcanic towers in the area as a rock climbing spot.

On this 3-day trip, we will meet in Quito and transfer to the Towers of Simiatug (4 hours). These andesite and basalt rock formations rise from 150 to 200 meters, and offer a perfect chance for high altitude climbing! Once there, we will enjoy 2 days of rock climbing.

Furthermore, we will spend one night in a charming mountain hut and another one in tents. We will enjoy amazing views of huge walls and the coastal region of Ecuador surrounded by breathtaking landscapes dominated by the Andes**.**

Please note that this tour requires some rock climbing experience (at least a beginner level), and a good physical condition. In addition, you will need to be acclimatized to the altitude (over 4,000 m.a.s.l.).

So, if you are up for this exciting rock climbing adventure in the Towers of Simiatug, please get in touch with me. Feel the thrill of heading up some stunning vertical walls!

If you prefer a shorter outing closer from Quito, check out my El Rodadero E35 program.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Porters
Drinks

Itinerary

Day 1: Quito - Towers of Simiatug

Departure from Quito to the Towers of Simiatug

Rock Climbing. Return to Quito

Day 2: Rock Climbing Full-day

Rock Climbing in The Towers of Simiatug.

Day 3: Rock climbing - Return to Quito

Last Rock Climbing full-day. Return to the city of Quito.

Equipment you will need to bring

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Sunglasses

Belay device

Sleeping bag.

About the guide

E-S Latam Adventure Guides

5.0

(9)

Mountain Guide

Tomás and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders and rock climbing instructors (Alvaro, Juliana, Merlin, Rodrigo, Armin, Alfredo, and Camila) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Latin America.

Whether you wish to climb some of the most stunning mountains in the Andes or discover the vibrant peaks of Central America, among other amazing options, you will find yourself in good hands with this lively team of professional local guides that will not only show you the top spots in Latin America for outdoor adventures but also, bring you closer to the colorful local cultures of the places that you visit with them.

Tomás will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.

Pick one of the E-S Latam Adventure Guides' programs and start planning an unforgettable experience in the beautiful mountains of Latin America!

Languages

French | English

Certificates

AAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about E-S Latam Adventure Guides

Christopher

We wish we could have Simon as our guide on every trek we do. His mountaineering experience and extensive knowledge of the area was impressive and definitely enhanced the trek for us. On top of this, we got along great with Simon and appreciate his easy going personality and sense of humor. We will definitely request Simon as our guide for the next hike we do from El Chalten!

Jim

Thoroughly recommended. Daniel is an excellent guide and we had a great day out.

Chase

This was a fantastic mountaineering trip to Ecuador. The altitude was a bit of a challenge, but Ramiro did a great job with the acclimatization schedule leading up to the taller mountains. Overall, this was a challenging experience given the altitude of the climbs as well as the back-to-back climbing of four mountains. I would highly recommend this excursion for anyone who wants to experience a fantastic country/culture as well as someone who wants to gain some nice experience mountaineering!

Kally

Fredy Tipan is like a superhero of the outdoor world. He knows absolutely everyone, has climbed and guided in the most epic of locations all around the world, knows the mountains like old friends, and really loves what he does and who he does it for. Our trip was completely messed up after an issue with our airline tickets. We weren't going to be able to leave until a week after our planned departure which jeopardized our entire trek with Fredy. We didn't expect him to take any sort of responsibility in replanning as it was our mistake that caused the airline issue but he absolutely did. Within days he rearranged the entire trek so that we would be able to summit all our desired peaks without cutting the days down and without changing the cost. He is a class act and an incredible guide and I'd say my husband and I both consider him a friend as well. We will definitely be booking another trip with Fredy Tipan and recommend him to anyone looking for the real deal in outdoor Guides. Thank you, Fredy!

Amazing short but exciting climb to a summit with outstanding views. Perfect acclimatization peak for the bigger Ecuadorian volcanoes, with a cozy hut and a nice approach walk. Fredy was fantastic, thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!