Small is beautiful or, in Ecuadorā€™s case, truly breathtaking! A tiny country on the shoulder of South America, Ecuador boasts 15% of the worldā€™s birdlife and has more biodiversity per square kilometre than any other country on earth.

Historic colonial haciendas sit in the shadow of smouldering volcanoes. Towering, snow-capped Andean mountains drop through lush cloud forests into the steamy Amazon. On the Pacific coast, old-growth forest tumbles onto picture-postcard beaches and offshore, the natural wonderland of the Galapagos Islands continues to amaze and inspire alike.

Occupied by the Inca in the 15th century, the countryā€™s rich heritage is still visible today. Ancient temples give a glimpse into Ecuadorā€™s pre-history, while Quito and Cuenca showcase some of the finest colonial architecture in the Americas. Colourful markets, such as Otavalo, offer a unique insight into Andean culture, while the adventure capital of BaƱos offers exciting hiking, riding and rafting.

There is a fabulous mix of accommodations, from beautiful boutique hotels to historic haciendas. Best of all, Ecuador is small and manageable, a true joy in South America! Volcanoes, cloud forests and the coast are all within a 2-hour drive of Quito, while a thirty-minute hopper flight opens up the Amazon rainforest. And then, for the dazzling highlight, take a flight over to the Galapagosā€¦

With so much to explore one visit is just never enough!

Ecuador Itinerary Ideas

Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos

16 days

Places visited: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Quito, Galapagos Islands

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Classic Galapagos cruise

10 Days
Places Visited; Quito, Galapagos Islands

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South America Explorer

31 Days
Places visited; Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

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Ecuador – The Grand Tour

26 Days
Places Visited; Quito, Otavalo, Mindo, Amazon, Cotopaxi, Riobamba, Ingapirca, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Galapagos

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