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The Ecuadorian Alpine Institute is a mountaineering company specializing in ascents of Ecuador´s highest volcanic peaks and trekking across the country´s wildest high-altitude landscapes.

E.A.I. provides a hassle-free climbing experience for the international climber. You can choose from intensive climbing itineraries that are packed with Ecuador´s most spectacular and challenging peaks or just join us for one or two ascents.

While we cater to experienced climbers we also offer climbs for novices who want to learn or perfect their climbing technique. E.A.I.´s climbing school ensures that you are comfortable with a wide range of glacial techniques such as knot tying, self-rescue, crevasse rescue and navigation. Our usual client to guide ratio is 2.1 3.1 advanced.

E.A.I.´s founder and director, Ramiro Donoso, has eighteen years of experience scaling the most challenging glacial peaks in the Andes, as well as Europe. He speaks fluent english, french and spanish.

E.A.I. Offers:

Bilingual Office service and guides (english, german, french, spanish )
Individual or Group Ascents
1,2,3 or more days Glacier School
Competitive Prices
Private Transportation 4x4 WD rental service
Trekking and Bicycle Tours
Custom Itineraries and Package Tours:
Andes, Coast, Jungle and Galapagos
Climbing Extensions to Peru and Bolivia

In addition to Ramiro, all of E.A.I. ´s experienced guides are members of ASEGUIM which is the Mountain Guide Association of Ecuador. Our high quality of service is based on European and US standards.

Please keep in mind that we are a Tour Operator, and when you book your trip with us, you climb and trek with us. When you or your group visit Ecuador, rest assured that you will receive the same excellent service that we provide for all of our satisfied clients.