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Certified guides
IFMGA and ASEGUIM-certified mountain guides with decades on Ecuador's volcanoes and a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio on summit days.
Ecuador · Andes · Coast
Mountains, movement and stillness — guided at your standard.
How did we come with this experiences? We practice and love all of the activities we offer in them. Ecuador is a paradise, we were lucky to be born and play here! We design private journeys for active travellers who expect real expertise: high-altitude climbs, trekking, road cycling, mountain biking, kitesurfing, yoga & meditation retreats, and custom Galapagos adventures.
CLIMB FOR A CAUSEFor FINESEC / Mountains for All
COTOPAXI FOR A CAUSE
A fundraising expedition to climb Cotopaxi (5,897 m) guided by Carla Pérez and Esteban Mena. Every dollar of income goes to FINESEC's Mountains for All program.
December 5–13, 20269 days · 12 spots only · suggested contribution $5,000 USD
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Acclimatisation first
Every itinerary is built around a progressive altitude plan, so summit day feels earned, not rushed.
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Body and mind
Yoga, breathwork and meditation are woven into our programmes — recovery is part of performance.
APU Experiences is the umbrella for our six guided lines — climbing, trekking, cycling, kitesurfing, retreats and Galapagos. One team, one set of standards, one trip.
All experiencesOur experiences
Six ways to move through Ecuador — combine them into one seamless trip.
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APU Climbs
High-altitude climbing
7–20 DAYS · 4,800–6,263 M
APU Treks
Trekking & páramo
3–8 days · moderate to hard
APU Ride
Cycling the Andes
1–7 days · support vehicle
APU Kite
KITESURFING SANTA MARIANITA
June–December · all levels
APU Retreats
Yoga & meditation retreats
4–7 days · max 10 guests
APU Galapagos
Galapagos, your way
4–14 days · cruises & island hopping
Social program
MOUNTAINS FOR ALL
Sharing the mountain with people who live with mobility, physical or mental health conditions.
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