In Ecuador it’s not just about the Galapagos! Yes, the archipelago which inspired Darwin is unmissable, especially for its giant tortoise, but we’ll also show you the megadiverse mainland with Amazon rainforest, the Avenue of Volcanoes and the vibrant cultural sites of Quito, which has the best preserved historic centre in the Americas.
Putter across an Amazonian lagoon serenaded by howler monkeys and a chorus of birds. Walk a rainforest trail, spellbound, as your Indian guide reveals a treasure trove of spectacularly vibrant animals to you. Let us take you to a tiny corner of the gigantic Amazon to view pristine wildlife.
Cloud forests are cooler than rainforests on account of their higher elevation. Their biodiversity is equally rich, and with their mountain peak backdrops, they are stunning places to explore. Cloud forests are being deforested faster than any other tropical forest, however, so conservation is pa...
The Devil’s Nose train route is one of the world’s greatest rail journeys, taking in panoramic mountain landscapes between Quito and Guayaquil. The comfortable train meanders its way around the hills and mountains, passes fast flowing rivers, and edges close to sheer cliff drops.
Three completely different environments: the Amazon rainforest, Andean Cloud Forest and the Galapagos Islands create three extraordinary habitats for birds and butterflies. Anyone with a love of natural beauty will adore these places.
The status of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site is highly prized, and rightly so: it denotes a place not only of national but of international cultural or scientific importance. Ecuador currently boasts five UNESCO sites; three of them are cultural highlights, the others national parks.
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