About Blue Walkers

We are an innovative online tour operator and your partner for adventure and active holidays in nature – specia­lized in mountai­neering tours in the fasci­nating mountains of Ecuador.

Our package are tailored to the different skills of our customers. Quality is more important to us than quantity. All our travel packages are based on our own travel experi­ences. However, we are constantly changing our offer, so it pays to visit our website again and again.

If our offers do not meet your expec­ta­tions, no problem, we know Ecuador like the palm of our hands. Contact us and we will perso­nalize your dream trip to Ecuador.

Our objective is to offer a specia­lized, safe, profes­sional, environ­men­tally conscious and innovative activity holiday. We strive to meet your needs and expec­ta­tions and, if possible, exceed them. In addition, we ensure a fair price, so you are sure to have negotiated the best value for money. We are able to guarantee the low price, taking into account our quality standards. And last but not least, it is important for us to pay our strategic partners a fair price, because without them, the services of BLUE WALKERS would not be possible.

Blue Walkers Team

Team

Our Mountain Tours

Experience the mountains of South America in their natural beauty and fascination!

Ecuador is a perfect desti­nation for active and adventure vacationers. Its mountains offer a fasci­nating nature experience and a perfect desti­nation for climbers, hikers and mountai­neers. Be inspired by the “Road of the Volcanoes”! The Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe and Illiniza are the prominent volcanoes of this endless mountain range. Contact us and plan your next adventure trip to Ecuador with us.

Illiniza North

ILLINIZA

The twin Illiniza Norte (5,126 m) are located in the ecolo­gical reserve “Los Illinizas”. The reserve has subtro­pical forests, Andean forests and páramos (moor) with a considerable biodiversity. 

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Cotopaxi

COTOPAXI

The Cotopaxi (5,897 m) is one of the highest active volcanoes on earth. This volcano has a beautiful conical shape, and a glacier that covers the summit, is without a doubt a fantastic climbing experience for beginners and experi­enced mountaineers.

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Chimborazo

CHIMBORAZO

El Chimborazo (6,267 m) is the highest mountain in Ecuador. Due to the flattening of the earth in the polar ice caps, the Chimborazo is the farthest point from space on Earth, measured from the center of the planet.

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Cayambe

CAYAMBE

The summit of Cayambe lies at 5796 m, making it the third highest mountain in Ecuador. It is located in the Cayambe-Coca Ecolo­gical Reserve in the eastern Andes Mountains.

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Our Travel Packages

Do you feel like adventure, nature and at the same time culture and comfort? Then take a look at our travel packages!

Our travel packages were designed for small groups of 2 to 6 people. Quality, safety and sustaina­bility are our priority. Our travel packages are tailored to your individual fitness. If our travel packages do not meet your expec­ta­tions, then contact us and together we will make your dream trip to Ecuador.

La Plaza Grande

DISCO­VERING ECUADOR

21 Days of adventure: Colonial Heritage, Volcanoes, Jungles, and Galápagos. Get carried away by the charm of the Three Wolds of Ecuador.

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Pujili, Ecuador

BLUE ELITE

From the highest peaks of the Andes to the genuine indigenous community of Sarayaku in the Ecuadorian rainforest. An unfor­gettable community-based tourism.

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Cotopaxi

BLUE CHALLENGE

The Chimborazo and Cotopaxi are a real challenge for any mountaineer. The adventure continues with rafting in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

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Ruco Pichincha, Quito

BLUE ADVENTURE

If you love adventure and are looking for new challenges, this tour is for you. To experience the beauty of Cotopaxis is the goal of many mountaineers.

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Our Additional Packages

Do you want to extend your trip and learn more about Ecuador? Then have a look at our additional packages!

We recommend the unique Galapagos Islands, the protected Amazon Rainforest Yasuni, and the colorful beaches of Ecuador.

Yasuní Sonneaufgang

YASUNI KICHWA

Experience Kichwa’s ancestral knowledge, its culture, legends, dances, its music and tradi­tions. Discover the fasci­nating rainforest Yasuni.

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Yasuní Luxury Lodge

RAINFOREST EXPEDITION

Experience the flora and fauna and enjoy the comfort of the ecolo­gical facilities in the middle of the Yasuní National Park.

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Galapagos

GALAPAGOS

If you visit the Galapagos Islands, you will agree to their nickname “Las Islas Encan­tadas” (the enchanted islands)!

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Tailormade Tours

We plan and organize the perfect journey for you

If our travel packages do not meet your expec­ta­tions, no problem, we know Ecuador inside out. We help you to make your dream trip to Ecuador.

  • Consul­tation

    Tell us which journey you are looking for. Simply fill out our form or contact us by phone.

  • Planning

    Together, we will discuss the important details of your trip, and we will track the key details of the trip so that we can fulfill your expectations.

  • Research

    We get down to business and create a perso­na­lized travel package exactly according to your wishes and budget.

  • Layout

    We present a proposal and discuss possible changes, until you are satisfied.

There is no cost while we are designing your ideal trip. All you have to do is enjoy the process, and we take care of the details!

Facts

On a small surface, charming Ecuador combines a dense Amazon jungle with stunning Andean landscapes, warm coasts in the Pacific Ocean, and of course, the famous Galapagos Islands.

Although Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America with the largest biodi­versity per km² in the world. In Ecuador coexist so many different cultures, species of animals and plants, and landscapes. Ecuador is the summary of North, Central and South America.

REGIONS

Thanks to the Andes (Cordillera de los Andes) Ecuador is divided into 3 regions: Coast (Costa), Andean Highlands (Sierra) and Amazon (Oriente). The world famous Galapagos Islands are the fourth region of Ecuador. They are located about 1,000 kilometers off the Ecuadorian coast. The combi­nation of the tropical zone on the coast, the Andes and the equator is the reason for the diversity in nature and the different climate in such a small land area. If you want, you can experience spring, summer, autumn, and winter in one day. From the warm tropical weather along the coast to the snow on the fasci­nating mountains of the Andes. All this is possible all year round as Ecuador is located on the equator.

CAPITAL: Quito

TIME ZONE: GMT/UTC -5

POWER SUPPLY: 110-120V 60Hz

CURRENCY: US Dollar (US$)

TELEPHONE CODE: 593

RESIDENTS: 16,39 million (2016)

AGE STRUCTURE: 0-14 years: 29%, 15-64 years: 64.3%, 65 years+: 6.7%

RELIGIONS: über 90% Roman Catholic

TOTAL AREA: 283.560 km², land: 276.840 km², water: 6.720 km²

WEATHER: Tropical along the coast, becomes cooler inland in higher areas, tropical in the Amazon jungle lowlands

© By Addicted04 – Own work with Natural Earth Data, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia

Quito – the highest capital in the world.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is located 20 km south of the equator, at about 2,850 m above sea level. Numerous mountains and volcanoes surround Quito such as the Ruco and Guagua Pichincha volcanoes. Quito is located on the founda­tions of the Inca Empire, and the Quiteños (residents of Quito) take pride in having the largest histo­rical center in Latin America, declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. The colonial old quarter has many 16th and 17th century churches and other buildings that combine archi­tec­tural styles of Indigenous, European and Moros (Mudejar style). The food of Quito has influences from the regions of the Andes and Europe, such as “El Locro de Papas” a potato soup with cheese and avocado.

HEIGHT: 2.500 m

RESIDENTS: 39.354 (2010)

TELEPHONE CODE: 6

TIME ZONE: GMT/UTC -5

POWER SUPPLY: 110-120V 60Hz

CURRENCY: US Dollar (US$)

TOTAL AREA: 82 km²

WEATHER In Otavalo, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is comfor­table year round. Over the course of the year, the tempe­rature typically varies from 11°F to 21°F and is rarely below 8°F or above 23°F.

EL PANECILLO

El Panecillo is a monument located on the top of a hill in the middle of Quito. The Incas have called the hill “Schungoloma”, which means “heart hill” in their language. In 1976, the Spanish artist Agustín de la Herrán Matorras was commis­sioned by the religious order of the Oblates to build a 45-meter-tall stone monument of a Madonna which was assembled on a high pedestal on the top of Panecillo. Called “Virgin of El Panecillo”, it is made of seven thousand pieces of aluminum.

Otavalo – the largest indigenous market in South America

Otavalo is the most popular tourist desti­nation in northern Ecuador. The indigenous city is located 110 km north of Quito, at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level. It is best known for the colorful market in the “Plaza de los Ponchos”. The three surrounding volcanoes Imbabura (4,621m), Cotacahi (4,935m) and Fuya Fuya (4,263m) offer a beautiful panorama in which the city is embedded. The landscape around Otavalo is charac­te­rized by numerous lakes, some of which are in craters. Every year in September, the city celebrates the Fiesta del Yamor, an ancient Inca ritual where the sun god is honored. The city of Otavalo is an example of a typical South American Andean city.

HEIGHT: 2.500 m

RESIDENTS: 39.354 (2010)

TELEPHONE CODE: 6

TIME ZONE: GMT/UTC -5

POWER SUPPLY: 110-120V 60Hz

CURRENCY: US Dollar (US$)

TOTAL AREA: 82 km²

WEATHER: In Otavalo, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is confor­table year round. Over the course of the year, the tempe­rature typically varies from 11°C to 21°C and is rarely below 8°C or above 23°C.

THE MARKET

The famous indigenous market takes place in the Plaza de Ponchos, right in the city center. Time and again, we read that Otavalo is the largest local market in Ecuador. Other sources even say that it is the largest market of its kind in South America. The market­place is open every day, but on Saturdays, the entire city center is trans­formed into a huge, colorful market zone, where goods of all sorts are offered. The ubiquitous network of tourists from all over the world today has made Otavalo one of the wealt­hiest areas in Ecuador.

ECUADOR

On a small surface, charming Ecuador combines a dense Amazon jungle with stunning Andean landscapes, warm coasts in the Pacific Ocean, and of course, the famous Galapagos Islands.

Although Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America with the largest biodi­versity per km² in the world. In Ecuador coexist so many different cultures, species of animals and plants, and landscapes. Ecuador is the summary of North, Central and South America.

REGIONS

Thanks to the Andes (Cordillera de los Andes) Ecuador is divided into 3 regions: Coast (Costa), Andean Highlands (Sierra) and Amazon (Oriente). The world famous Galapagos Islands are the fourth region of Ecuador. They are located about 1,000 kilometers off the Ecuadorian coast. The combi­nation of the tropical zone on the coast, the Andes and the equator is the reason for the diversity in nature and the different climate in such a small land area. If you want, you can experience spring, summer, autumn, and winter in one day. From the warm tropical weather along the coast to the snow on the fasci­nating mountains of the Andes. All this is possible all year round as Ecuador is located on the equator.

CAPITAL: Quito

TIME ZONE: GMT/UTC -5

POWER SUPPLY: 110-120V 60Hz

CURRENCY: US Dollar (US$)

TELEPHONE CODE: 593

RESIDENTS: 16,39 million (2016)

AGE STRUCTURE: 0-14 years: 29%, 15-64 years: 64.3%, 65 years+: 6.7%

RELIGIONS: über 90% Roman Catholic

TOTAL AREA: 283.560 km², land: 276.840 km², water: 6.720 km²

WEATHER: Tropical along the coast, becomes cooler inland in higher areas, tropical in the Amazon jungle lowlands

© By Addicted04 – Own work with Natural Earth Data, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia
QUITO

Quito – the highest capital in the world.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is located 20 km south of the equator, at about 2,850 m above sea level. Numerous mountains and volcanoes surround Quito such as the Ruco and Guagua Pichincha volcanoes. Quito is located on the founda­tions of the Inca Empire, and the Quiteños (residents of Quito) take pride in having the largest histo­rical center in Latin America, declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. The colonial old quarter has many 16th and 17th century churches and other buildings that combine archi­tec­tural styles of Indigenous, European and Moros (Mudejar style). The food of Quito has influences from the regions of the Andes and Europe, such as “El Locro de Papas” a potato soup with cheese and avocado.

HEIGHT: 2.500 m

RESIDENTS: 39.354 (2010)

TELEPHONE CODE: 6

TIME ZONE: GMT/UTC -5

POWER SUPPLY: 110-120V 60Hz

CURRENCY: US Dollar (US$)

TOTAL AREA: 82 km²

WEATHER In Otavalo, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is comfor­table year round. Over the course of the year, the tempe­rature typically varies from 11°F to 21°F and is rarely below 8°F or above 23°F.

EL PANECILLO

El Panecillo is a monument located on the top of a hill in the middle of Quito. The Incas have called the hill “Schungoloma”, which means “heart hill” in their language. In 1976, the Spanish artist Agustín de la Herrán Matorras was commis­sioned by the religious order of the Oblates to build a 45-meter-tall stone monument of a Madonna which was assembled on a high pedestal on the top of Panecillo. Called “Virgin of El Panecillo”, it is made of seven thousand pieces of aluminum.

OTAVALO

Otavalo – the largest indigenous market in South America

Otavalo is the most popular tourist desti­nation in northern Ecuador. The indigenous city is located 110 km north of Quito, at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level. It is best known for the colorful market in the “Plaza de los Ponchos”. The three surrounding volcanoes Imbabura (4,621m), Cotacahi (4,935m) and Fuya Fuya (4,263m) offer a beautiful panorama in which the city is embedded. The landscape around Otavalo is charac­te­rized by numerous lakes, some of which are in craters. Every year in September, the city celebrates the Fiesta del Yamor, an ancient Inca ritual where the sun god is honored. The city of Otavalo is an example of a typical South American Andean city.

HEIGHT: 2.500 m

RESIDENTS: 39.354 (2010)

TELEPHONE CODE: 6

TIME ZONE: GMT/UTC -5

POWER SUPPLY: 110-120V 60Hz

CURRENCY: US Dollar (US$)

TOTAL AREA: 82 km²

WEATHER: In Otavalo, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is confor­table year round. Over the course of the year, the tempe­rature typically varies from 11°C to 21°C and is rarely below 8°C or above 23°C.

THE MARKET

The famous indigenous market takes place in the Plaza de Ponchos, right in the city center. Time and again, we read that Otavalo is the largest local market in Ecuador. Other sources even say that it is the largest market of its kind in South America. The market­place is open every day, but on Saturdays, the entire city center is trans­formed into a huge, colorful market zone, where goods of all sorts are offered. The ubiquitous network of tourists from all over the world today has made Otavalo one of the wealt­hiest areas in Ecuador.

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