once in a lifetime trips to ecuador & the galápagos islands

A land of impressive volcanoes, picturesque colonial towns, colourful markets and lush Amazonian rainforest, Ecuador surprises many who arrive assuming it’s only about the magnificent Galápagos Islands. Straddling the equator on South America's Pacific coast, Ecuador contains everything an adventurous visitor could wish for, from fascinating towns to explore, to dramatic scenery and biodiversity in the Amazon Basin and highland cloud forest.

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UNIQUE WILDLIFE AND STUNNING LANDSCAPES

The Galápagos Islands are home to the world’s most fascinating wildlife, helping shape Darwin’s theory on evolution. A cruise or land-based stay to this stunning archipelago is the highlight of any visit where you can come face to face with giant tortoises, catch a glimpse of a blue-footed booby or swim with playful seals and penguins.

Set high in the Andes, Ecuador’s vibrant capital city Quito boasts a dramatic location in the shadow of the Pinhincha volcano. The carefully restored historic centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is brimming with historical charm, with narrow cobbled streets, picturesque plazas and beautiful churches. Nearby is the Equatorial Monument where you can stand along the equator at latitude 0˚.

Head south of Quito to the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes for fantastic hikes and jaw-dropping scenery. This beautiful region is dominated by the towering Mount Chimborazo and the snowed capped peak of Cotopaxi – the highest active volcano in the world. Head to the charming colonial city of Cuenca, with its red-tiled roofs, cobblestone streets and flower-filled plazas. Home of the Panama hat, the city retains much of its old colonial atmosphere.

If the above somehow hasn’t caught your eye, you can relax in the Masphi and Mindo cloud forests; discover indigenous villages and diverse wildlife in the Ecuadorian Amazon; or take the Tren Crucero train as it slowly winds its way through the scenic Ecuadorian highlands from Guayaquil to Quito.

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