There are so many good reasons to join an Ecuador tour. This small country is very much a microcosm of South America. Within its borders lie snow-capped mountains, smoking volcanoes, enormous rivers, lush tropical coastal plains, amazing wildlife and dense Amazonian jungle. This, coupled with the country’s rich Indian and Spanish history makes Ecuador a truly wonderful destination for the curious traveller.

Ecuador’s mainland can be divided into three distinct areas that run the length of the country. The coastal region is a fertile alluvial plain, particularly famous for its banana plantations. The middle section is the Sierra, formed by the western & eastern chain of the Andes which contains several high plateaus. This is both an agricultural area and the indigenous heartland of the country and home to towering peaks and more than 30 volcanoes. On the eastern side of the Sierra is the Orient. This vast, sparsely populated area extends into the upper Amazon basin and is covered by thick tropical rainforests rich in exotic wildlife. Although remote, the Amazon is one of Ecuador’s most exciting destinations.

Your brief Ecuadorian adventure starts upon arrival at Ecuador’s new airport where you meet your guide and head for the colourful town of Otavalo. The town is famous for its wonderful Indian arts and crafts market. You then visit Ecuador’s capital Quito. Founded by the Spanish on the ruins of an Incan city it remains the least-altered historic centre in Latin America and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is set in a breathtaking Andean valley surrounded by spectacular volcanic peaks. You discover the city’s highlights and travel out to ‘Mitad del Mundo’ to stand upon the Equator line.

A short flight over the Andes brings you to Coca. Here you join a motorized canoe on the Napo River which brings you to Sacha Lodge – one of Ecuador’s premiere rainforest lodges located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. With your expert rainforest guide you learn about the flora and fauna of this incredibly important biosphere. There are night walks to see the nocturnal forest dwellers. You will walk atop the Canopy Bridge to see the forest from a different perspective, seek out caiman, sloths, monkeys and an amazing assortment of stunning birdlife. You will learn of the medicinal properties of different plants and the traditions and beliefs of the native Indians who call the rainforest home. All this and more from the comfort of Sacha Lodge. At the end of your Amazon jungle adventure you return to Coca for your flight back to Quito and to the end of your Ecuador tour.

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