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Tour of Ecuador
13 nights
From the rainforests of the Amazon to the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, with magnificent mountains, smoking volcanoes and beautiful colonial cities along the way, Ecuador is fascinating country to explore. Whether you chose to tour the highlights of Ecuador’s mainland or take an intimate small ship cruise to the unique Galapagos Islands, a trip to Ecuador is one you will never forget.
Ecuador’s weather is typically good, but temperatures vary depending on altitude. The Andean highlands can be warm and sunny by day, but regularly drop below freezing at night. The Amazon region remains hot, wet and humid all year round. The Galapagos Islands experience hot, sunny weather with short showers from January to June, with the rest of the year being mainly drier, cooler and overcast.
Holiday idea
| Day 1 | Arrive Quito. Quito is 12,000 feet above sea level and set in an Andean valley overlooked by the Pichincha volcano. As the first city to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quito is renowned for its historical centre, the largest and best preserved in all of the Americas. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 2 | Enjoy a morning city tour including the colonial parts of the city. |
| Day 3 | Fly to the Amazon. The Amazon Jungle, the world’s largest remaining rainforest, stretches from eastern Ecuador to the Atlantic Ocean. Within its dense vegetation and hundreds of winding rivers and lagoons an abundance of exotic flora and fauna can be found. Stay for 3 nights. |
| Day 4-5 | Optional excursions include canoe trips, hikes, canopy observation tower, butterfly farm, bird watching and swimming. |
| Day 6 | Fly back to Quito and transfer to Otavalo. Located just two hours from Quito, Otavalo is famous for its colourful and vibrant markets. The array and quality of products for sale is astounding. You can choose to visit Otavalo on a day trip from Quito, or stay in a nearby hacienda and spend some time exploring the surrounding countryside. Stay for 2 nights |
| Day 8 | Take a tour of the Otavalo Market before returning to Quito. Overnight in Quito. |
| Day 9 | Take a scenic train ride to El Boliche. Continue by car to Riobamba along the ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’ Stay for one night. |
| Day 10 | Take the train to Alausi and continue by coach to Cuenca, stop en route at Ingapirca, major Inca ruins. This beautiful Spanish colonial city is rich in history and architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Small enough to explore by foot this city is renowned for its plazas, churches and handicraft. Stay for 2 nights in Cuenca. |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Guayquil – 1 night. |
| Day 3 | Transfer to the airport or begin a cruise to the Galapagos. |
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Recommended stays
Sacha Jungle Lodge
Located in the Amazon, a 25 minute flight over the Andes from Quito, Sacha Jungle Lodge is accessible only by a two hour motorised canoe journey down the Napo, the largest river in Ecuadorian Amazonia. Accomodation is in 26 cabins, all with high thatched roofs, private shaded terraces and private facilities. Activities include canoe trips, hiking and bird watching.
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