South America Climbing Trips
Climbing trips in South America. Looking to explore South America on a climbing tour? We offer 10+ climbing tours through-out South America, backed by 2 reviews and offering discounts up to 15%. All our trips are offered by expert trip designers and South America destination experts, with trip durations ranging from 1 to 19 days.
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10 Best Climbing Tours in South America
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Over 10 days, the Chimborazo Prince Challenge invites you to take on Ecuador’s highest peaks, including Chimborazo itself. You’ll start from a high-altitude base at PapaGayo and gradually build up your skills and acclimatization under the guidance of bilingual experts. Expect to summit five famed volcanoes, each offering a unique perspective on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. This South America climbing adventure is designed for all experience levels, making it both challenging and accessible.
10 days
Experience a 16-day mountaineering journey through Ecuador, where you’ll summit Illiniza Norte, Cotopaxi, and ultimately Chimborazo. The itinerary balances acclimatization climbs with cultural encounters like Quito sightseeing and Otavalo market visits. Led by seasoned local guides, you’ll master glacier travel techniques and push your limits with high-altitude ascents. This expedition is perfect for trekkers seeking their first 6,000-meter summit and a well-rounded introduction to South America climbing, blending adventure with cultural immersion.
16 days
Dive into Bolivia’s Cordillera Real on this multi-summit expedition, tailored for those craving alpine challenges. Over several days, you’ll conquer Pequeno Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illimani. The journey begins in La Paz and includes acclimatization at Lake Titicaca’s Island of the Sun, followed by expert-led instruction before tackling these legendary peaks. Expect progressively tougher climbs and a rewarding finish atop Illimani. Ideal for fit climbers seeking to hone their skills in South America’s most dramatic landscapes.
19 days
The Cotopaxi Llama Express offers a fast-paced 7-day itinerary for climbers of all levels. Start with lower-altitude volcanoes such as Pasochoa and Corazon, then take on the iconic Cotopaxi, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes. With support from bilingual guides, you’ll learn essential mountain skills while acclimatizing and enjoying sweeping Andean vistas. If you want an introduction to South America climbing with diverse training before a major summit, this adventure is for you.
7 days
Get ready for three days of rock climbing around Bogota, where Colombia’s best crags await. From bouldering in Sutatausa to scaling Suesca’s famed sandstone walls, you’ll tackle routes for various skill levels. Each day brings a new destination, starting with Macheta’s popular cliffs and ending with multi-pitch classics. It’s an ideal short escape for climbing enthusiasts eager to explore the full range of Colombian rock, all within reach of the city’s vibrant energy.
3 days
Embark on a remote expedition to Mount San Valentin, Patagonia’s highest peak, over several challenging days. This journey across the Northern Patagonian Ice Field is designed for experienced mountaineers seeking extreme conditions and real adventure. You’ll haul loads, manage sleds, and camp in one of the wildest alpine settings on earth. Aimed at highly motivated climbers, this South America climbing expedition offers a rare chance to attempt a true wilderness summit that demands resilience and skill.
15 days
Spend four adrenaline-packed hours rock climbing at the Devil’s Balcony near Cusco. Choose from three difficulty levels and face walls ranging from 20 to 45 meters high. Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to push your limits, this tour delivers excitement and challenge in equal measure. It’s a fantastic introduction to South America climbing, set against a dramatic natural backdrop just outside a city brimming with history and culture.
1 day
Summit some of the tallest volcanoes in Ecuador, ending with an epic climb of Chimborazo (5,897 m), the country’s highest peak.
The 10-day program is designed to educate and instruct people on high-altitude mountain climbing between 4,000 to 6,000 m. Our mountain base PapaGayo is nestled in the Avenue of the Volcanoes and is a perfect location because of its altitude (3,200 m) and proximity to the volcanoes.
With the assistance of a qualified and bilingual guide, this program acclimatizes and increases the fitness of the climbers so to prepare them for successful climbs of some of the highest volcanoes in South America.
Over the course of the trip, you will reach the summit of five of Ecuador’s most famous volcanoes, the last Chimborazo is the highest peak in Ecuador. These climbs offer spectacular and unsurpassed views of Ecuador and the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Specially designed, this program enables people with little or no experience to gain the ability and skills to climb some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
10 days
Climb Illiniza Norte (5125m/16,818ft), Cotopaxi (5897m/19,347ft) and Chimborazo (6310m/20,703ft) in an incredible 16-day adventure in Ecuador. With ample acclimatisation, time exploring Quito and the famous Otavalo markets this itinerary is a classic!. Ecuador’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and cultural richness make it an exceptional mountaineering destination that remains well off the mainstream trekking radar. This expedition takes you deep into the heart of the Andes, where soaring peaks such as Cotopaxi and Illiniza Norte set the stage for the ultimate challenge: summiting Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain at 6,310m (20,702ft). These towering glaciated volcanoes are not only a climber’s playground but also offer some of South America's most awe-inspiring alpine scenery, shaped by ancient geological forces and steeped in local tradition.
Led by highly experienced local mountain guides, this expedition is designed for trekkers ready to take the leap into high-altitude mountaineering. Alongside acclimatisation climbs, there’s time dedicated to glacier movement instruction — helping you build confidence on snow and ice and understand the key techniques for safely navigating higher altitudes. Chimborazo is not just the country’s tallest mountain; due to the equatorial bulge, its summit is the farthest point from the Earth’s core, offering both a physical and symbolic high point to the adventure. This is a genuine ‘step-up’ experience for seasoned trekkers who want more than a trail — it’s for those drawn to altitude, challenge and alpine adventure, without needing to be a professional climber.
What sets this journey apart is how it weaves Ecuadorian culture into the mountaineering challenge. Market visits to Otavalo, a vibrant centre of Andean tradition, and time to explore colonial Quito and the emerald crater lake of Quilotoa reveal a multi-faceted nation beyond its volcanic spine. Unlike many cookie-cutter climbing itineraries, we offer a thoughtful combination of mountain adventure and cultural immersion, supporting local communities and expert Ecuadorian guides who know these mountains intimately.
For those in excellent shape, comfortable with altitude and looking for their first 6,000m (19,685ft) summit — this is where the path leads higher, not just further.
16 days
Spectacular climbing expedition in Cordillera Real with ascents of Pequeno Alpamayo (5370m/17,618ft), Huayna Potosi (6088m/19,973ft) & Illimani (6438m/21,122ft). This is the complete climbing trip to Bolivia. The towering white peaks of the Cordillera Real provide a majestic backdrop above the vast Bolivian altiplano. This is a spectacular alpine region ideally suited to anyone who is looking to undertake a series of classic mountaineering ascents in one of the world's finest alpine locations. To ensure sound acclimatisation we spend time in La Paz and the ‘Island of the Sun’ on Lake Titicaca before heading to the snow capped Cordillera Real, where we undertake 2 days of instruction with our experienced guides to prepare for the ascents. An excellent level of fitness is necessary to help ensure your summit ambitions as we undertake a series of progressively more challenging peaks, culminating with Illimani, a moderately technical peak recognised as one of the classic climbs of South America. You will complete this expedition with enhanced mountaineering skills and the knowledge acquired through undertaking the various challenges that these interesting peaks offer.
19 days
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