Equador

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Why Equador?

Ecuador may be one of South America’s smaller countries, but it packs an extraordinary amount into a relatively compact area. From the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands to the volcanic landscapes of the Andes, colourful colonial cities and the Amazon Rainforest, it is a wonderfully varied destination that works particularly well for those looking to combine wildlife, culture and adventure.

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Our Take

Ecuador is best known for the Galápagos, and rightly so. Few places offer such extraordinary wildlife encounters, with giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, penguins and an incredible variety of birdlife often seen remarkably close up.

There is much more to Ecuador than the islands, however. On the mainland, you can explore Quito’s historic centre, travel through the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes, stay in characterful Andean haciendas or venture into the Amazon.

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What to look out for

We love:

Combining the wildlife of the Galápagos with the dramatic landscapes, historic cities and traditional haciendas of mainland Ecuador.

Key locations:

Galápagos Islands, Quito, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, the Ecuadorian Amazon, Cuenca.

Key experiences:

Snorkelling with sea lions and marine turtles, encountering giant tortoises, exploring the Galápagos by boat, hiking amongst Andean volcanoes, staying in traditional haciendas, visiting colourful indigenous markets and discovering the Amazon Rainforest.