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Ecuador tours are full of contrasts, travel takes place in a relatively small space, this is what makes it simply magical. In a few words Ecuador is " South America in a nutshell ". A hub for wilderness adventures, mountain vacations, camping trips, mountain bike tours, Amazon cruises and rainforest lodges, Galapagos travel and whale watching trips at the Pacific coast.
Adventure travel to Ecuador will make the most of your active travel vacation, cultural trips, birdwatching tours, and all types of special interest travel... at Latin Trails we will help you prepare a custom vacation that includes accommodation at your prefered type of hotel or rainforest lodge, with activities that fit your interests and your budget.
Ecuador is Divided in 4 geographical regions: in the Coast the splendour of its beach vacations awaits you; the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" in the Andes mountain range; the emerald rain forest in the Amazon river basin and the enchanting Galapagos Island wildlife.
From Quito the capital city, your entrance point for the rest of the country, your Latin Trails trip leader will show you the most enchanting cultural highlights.
Close at hand is the "cinnamon route" to the Amazon rainforest, which you can drive into descending from the high Andes into the tropical lowlands.
If you prefer a beach vacation just head west into the Pacific lowlands, also just a few hours from Quito. From the coast you can decide to relax on the sandy beaches and bathe in the ware equatorial waters or head for and amazing expedition into the choco rainforest and stay at a lodge, a true hot spot on earth.
Of course the beautiful towns and artisan communities in the Andes are an important cultural attraction, you can visit indian markets and the homes of weavers, woodcarvers and other folk artists. Mountain climbers will find paradise, Andes mountains are amongst the most beautiful and are relatively easy to climb, amongst the most popular are Cotopaxi, the worlds tallest active volcano and Chimborazo, the countries highest peak.
Tour Includes:
*Departure time varies*
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
This tour includes:
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
Traveling along the main streets and avenues of the city we will visit
the Simon Bolivar Park, The Guayaquil embankment, La Rotonda with the
statues of Bolivar and Saint Martin. We will then visit the colonial
neighborhood of Las Peñas, where we can admire the magnificent wood
architecture where every house is a work of art. From here we can enjoy
a panoramic view of Guayaquil and the Guayas River.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 3 HOURS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 2 HOURS
You must schedule your transfer.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: VARIES
We
will visit the Cajas National Park, composed of more than 200 lagoons.
We will also make a hike through a primary forest where we can admire
the variety of flora and fauna as well as the ecosystem.Lunch is included. Entrance to the National Park is not included.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 8 HOURS
Traveling
along the main streets and avenues of the city we will visit the Simon
Bolivar Park, The Guayaquil embankment, La Rotonda with the statues of
Bolivar and Saint Martin. We will then visit the colonial neighborhood
of Las Peñas, where we can admire the magnificent wood architecture and
where every house is a work of art. From here we can take a panoramic view of Guayaquil and the Guayas River. Then we will take a boat to visit a famous historical park, which is an attraction that recreates the Guayaquil of the past, with its personages, traditions and architecture.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 5 HOURS
Depart
from Quito on the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" while admiring the
beautiful Andean landscape. This is a great opportunity to take
pictures! There is a brief stop at the Cotopaxi National Park. (Lunch
is included.) Arrive in Riobamba and at your accommodations, followed
by dinner in a typical hacienda of the region. The next day, breakfast will be served and departure to the train station from Riobamba to the "Devil’s Nose", a magnificent work incrusted in the Andes. (Trip is approx 7 hours.) Box lunch is included. Return to Quito in the afternoon.
Note: Single Room Supplement $40
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 2 DAYS
You must schedule your transfer.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: VARIES
We
will travel through the city visiting the Calderon Park, the New and
the Old Cathedral, the Flowers Park, the City Museum, Modern Art Museum
(entrances are included) the All Saints Cañari-Incas Ruins, Tomebamba
river and a panoramic view at Turi.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 3 HOURS
