Plaza San Francisco, Quito
Amazon rainforest
Diversity is part of Ecuador’s charm, through its colonial cities, jungles and spectacular mountains and its varied accommodation. With boutique hotels and fine haciendas, there are many opportunities to extend your Galapagos cruise to include the mainland’s highlights.
THE AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES Extending for 325 km through the central highlands, the breathtaking Avenue of the Volcanoes provides visitors with some of the most inspiring landscapes in the Americas. Superb for photography and walking, the national park includes no fewer than 11 major peaks, including the snow covered summits of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi.
THE AMAZON RAINFOREST Covering some 40% of the South American continent and shared by 9 different countries, the Amazon Basin is home to a bewildering array of natural and cultural diversity, including indigenous tribes, pink dolphins, some 4,000 species of birds and the world’s largest river.
QUITO Ecuador’s lofty capital lies in a valley below the imposing slopes of Pichincha Volcano. The Old City, with its captivating colonial architecture and lively markets, has justifiably been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and contrasts beautifully and elegantly with the spectacular backdrop of the snow covered mountains.
CUENCA Blessed with a climate of perpetual spring, Ecuador’s 3rd largest city is its prettiest and lies at the heart of the Andean Indian communities. Its engaging cobbled streets and ironwork balconies reflect its Spanish legacy and merit several nights’ stay.
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PERU & THE GALAPAGOS
16 DAYS from £4395 (per person twin share with flights)
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Combine 2 of the world’s great destinations: Machu Picchu and the Galapagos
DAYS 1/2 – Lima Fly via Madrid with Iberia/LAN to Lima for 2 nights and explore its colonial heart.
DAYS 3/4 – Sacred Valley of the Incas 2 nights discovering some of the Incas’ great heritage.
DAYS 5 to 7 – Machu Picchu and Cusco Train to the awe-inspiring Lost City of the Inca Empire, for 2 days in the archaeological capital of the Americas.
DAYS 8/9 – Quito Tour the historic UNESCO centre of Ecuador’s capital.
DAYS 10 to 13 – The Galapagos Islands 4 nights cruising these unique and magnificent islands onboard the M/V Santa Cruz.
DAYS 14 to 16 – Guayaquil and fly to the UK Fly to Guayaquil for one 1 final night before returning to the UK on your overnight Iberia/LAN flight.
DEPARTURES MAR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP & NOV
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