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Ecuador
Ecuador's 13 million citizens live in four distinct geographic regions: the Andean highlands, the coast tropical plains, the rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Covering 109, 484 sq. miles, Ecuador contains some of the most varied geography in South America. Quito and the central highlands are on or near the equator, with altitudes of between 7,000 and 10,000 feet. (2,100 and 3,000 m).
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Ecuador
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Colourful
coastal towns, snow-capped volcanoes that line the country from north
to south, untouched jungle, colonial architectural and fascinating
cultures make up the small, but fascinating country.
Andes: The starting point is Quito.
Visit the colonial center to see impressive cathedrals and the
country’s Presidential palace. A cable car journey will take visitors
up 3,600 ft to the top of Pichincha Volcano for an unforgettable view
of the city. After a 90-minute drive north of Quito, visitors can
visit the Otavalo market, the largest indigenous market in
South America. Visit for the day or stay at a hacienda for an
overnight program. South of Quito, travel along the Avenue of the Volcanoes,
named as such for the number of volcanoes that line the Andes along
this route. The 2 day program includes an overnight in Riobamba before
continuing through the tropical vegetation of the coast to Guayaquil.
The longer 3 or 4 day program takes visitors to Riobamba and further
south to the colonial city of Cuenca, passing the Inca ruins of
Ingapirca along the way. All three options include a journey along the
Devil’s Nose, a series of switchbacks on the side of a mountain.
Amazon:
We recommend three different lodges located in Ecuador’s Amazon
region. Three and four night programs introduce visitors to the
pristine beauty and culture of this fascinating and precious region.
Coast: The bustling city of Guayaquil makes
a nice stopover visit before or after your Galapagos cruise. Visit the
city’s impressive Malecon waterfront and its historical park. During
the months of July & August, whale-watching programs are possible
from Machalillia.
Galapagos Islands:
Our Galapagos cruise options range from 3, 4, 7 and 14 night departures
on over 20 different vessels. Choose from sailboats, yachts and ships
carrying 12-100 passengers. While cruising is the best way to visit
the islands, we also offer hotel based programs on Santa Cruz that
include day trips to nearby islands. We work with over 20 different cruise vessels.