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This tour begins with a great view of Orellana's Way and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century). We will see the stone carved façade of Ecuador's House of Congress, and then will walk in the old city,...
Following breakfast, we will drive to the town of Alausi. Our first stop will be at Balbanera Church, constructed in 1534, which is one of the earliest samples of colonial architecture in South...
Only 30 minutes away from Cuenca lies the El Cajas National Park, with over 200 lagoons and a surface area of 110 square miles. It is a very important water resource for Cuenca and Ecuador; it is...
After breakfast, our guide will drive you to Guayaquil. On the way, we will visit El Cajas National Park, which is located 30 km west of the city of Cuenca. It consists of over 200 lagoons and has...
The small city of Baños is located in a valley with waterfalls and hot springs. One of the main attractions is the Tungurahua, one of South America’s most active volcanoes. Our tour will begin...
We will drive through rural areas up to 4,800 meters to the Chimborazo Reserve, home to llamas and vicunas. Once there, you can hike up to the Refuge at 5,000 meters, or just take your time to...
Driving to the north toward the Province of the Lakes, we will arrive at Imbabura. We will visit the Guayllabamba Valley, cross the Equator Line at Cayambe, and taste their famous salt biscuits...
We will leave Quito and head south, towards Cotopaxi province. Our first stop will be the indigenous market of Pujili, a real treat for the senses with its beautiful colors, fragrances, sounds,...
Our day begins by traveling to the southern part of the highlands, through the Avenue of the Volcanoes. During the journey, we will have a marvelous view of the Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the...
In the morning we will drive along the Pan-American Highway towards the Cotopaxi Volcano, with an elevation of 5,897 meters. Once there, we will reach the entrance to Cotopaxi National Park and...
The tour begins with a visit to the city’s Historic Center. We will visit the church San Sebastian, a picturesque and traditional neighborhood of Cuenca, the Modern Art Museum, where the famous...
After an early morning breakfast, the tour will depart for a three hour ride to Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, to the northwest of Ecuador. About an hour outside of Quito, the scenery will...
Horseback riding is one of the best ways of getting to know the Andes, their culture and the surrounding wilderness. This morning we will depart from the hotel after breakfast for a three hour...
Black Turtle Cove is located on the northern side of Santa Cruz Island, and has a calm and quiet red mangrove lagoon which is an ideal breeding area for sharks and rays. Its crystal waters allow...
Chinese Hat is a small islet (1 sq km) located just off the southeastern tip of Santiago Island. It is a recently formed volcanic cone, shaped like a Chinese hat when seen from the north side. On...
Darwin Bay is located on Genovesa Island. This bay was formed when the crater of this island collapsed below sea level. The wet landing is on a beautiful white coral sandy beach. This is a...
El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay and is also known as Prince Philip’s Steps. Visitors will climb to a plateau that is part of the stretch of land surrounding Darwin Bay...
Bartolomé Island is situated across Sullivan Bay. It has an altitude of 114 meters, so some of the most beautiful views of the Galapagos Islands can be seen, such as volcanic cones, lunar-like...
Sullivan Bay is on the eastern coast of Santiago Island, also called James Island, or San Salvador Island. This island is located in the west central part of the Galapagos archipelago. It is the...
The areas of the Galapagos Islands with a higher elevation are known as the highlands. The trail to the Santa Cruz Highlands leaves from Bellavista and passes through every habitat type that...
Punta Cormorant on Floreana offers possibly the best Flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. It is situated between two tuff lava cones that give the area...
Post Office Bay on Floreana Island is the location of a wooden barrel placed there in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. It has been used since this time by mariners and tourists as...
Located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, Santa Fe island was formed from an uplift rather than a volcanic origin, which is why it is mostly flat. There are some theories that this could...
East of Santa Cruz Island is Plazas, which is one of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size, some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found...
North Seymour is an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island and so is generally flat and strewn with boulders. There are good nesting sites here for a large population of magnificent frigate...
Bachas Beach and Santa Cruz Island are small beaches which are found to the West of Turtle Cove. Their sand is made of decomposed coral, making it white and soft, and a favorite nesting site for...
Mosquera Islet, located between Baltra and North Seymour, is a small islet formed by a geological uplift, with a reef of rocks and coral and a great white sand beach, where a large population of...
Gardner Bay, on Española Island, provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions. We can also observe sharks in the clear ocean...
Punta Suarez on Española Island sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos. Along its southern shore, high cliffs rise up from the sea affording the...
On the mainland is the Cerro Colorado Tortoises Protection and Growing Center, about a 40 minute bus ride. This center was built to improve the population of the island tortoises. The center...
The visitor site at Dragon Hill has been open for visits since 1993. This site is located in northwestern Santa Cruz Island and consists of a trail that leads to a hyper-saline lagoon behind the...
The adventure begins around 8:30 a.m., when you will be collected from your hotel by your guide for a journey to the northwest corner of the Metropolitan District of Quito. Our route passes along...
Driving north towards the Imbabura (the lakes) Province, we will head to Hacienda la Compañia. This hacienda was originally built by the Jesuits and belonged to them until King Charles III of...
You will have the opportunity to visit the peaceful village of San Pablo del Lago, which is located just outside of Otavalo. There once was a time when the village was bustling with traffic and...
Early in the morning we will drive to the Quilotoa Crater Lake located in the province of Cotopaxi, a part of the Ilinizas ecological Reserve. On the way we will make our first stop in a small...
We will travel about 30 minutes to arrive in Cerro Mesa, home to many endemic Galapagos species. At 490 m above sea level, Cerro Mesa provides an impressive view of the archipelago. It is an...
After traveling to the Sierra Negra Volcano, we will walk until we reach the crater. There we will have a wonderful view of the crater, and, with a little bit of luck, we will be able to see the...
The Tintoreras Islet, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, is home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos...
We will hike along a trail that passes through a white sand beach with surrounding lagoons where all four species of mangroves that exist in the Galapagos can be seen. This walk is ideal for...
