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Plunge into the mysteries of the underwater world as you are surrounded by fascinating marine life.
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This holiday, you will be drawn into a celebration of life as you swim with tropical fish, wander amongst lazy sea lions and dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean.Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day strolling around the ‘old town’, savoring the old world charm of one of South America’s best-preserved colonial cities. Add some equatorial magic as you visit the Equatorial Monument and straddle two hemispheres! The next day, your island adventure will begin as you arrive at Galapagos Islands. A group of volcanic islands, you will be awed by underwater craters and the unusual landscape of the islands. Warm up for a week of diving in the mysterious underwater kingdom with introductory dives at Academy Bay. A marine extravaganza now waits as you dive into the waters off Gordon Rock into the 32-meter depth of a crater. Seymour, Bartolome, Cousins’ Rock and Daphne islet will also fascinate you with its teeming marine life. Shoals of tropical fish, hammerheads, turtles, manta rays, fur sea lions, white tip sharks and garden eels will accompany you on this journey to the magical world of life under water. Wall dive off Cousins’ Rock and you will find a profusion of black coral, seahorses and frogfish that promise to fascinate you throughout your adventure. A unique opportunity to uncover the mysteries of the ocean, you will be enthralled by the fascinating underwater kingdom and treasure memories of this marine getaway for years to come.
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More products in category : Latin America > Ecuador
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Adventure Tour in the Galapagos Islands
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 Galapagos Eco Sport (Base Santa Cruz) (8 dys/7nts)
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...hemispheres! Your island adventure will begin as you arrive at Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Archipelago of Gal
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Sightseeing in the Galapagos Islands onboard the Galapagos Explorer
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 Programs wt M/V Galapagos Explorer - 6 dy/5 nts
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...natural history of these volcanic islands. When you’re not exploring, you and your children can enjoy the ship’s pool, solarium and reading room without experiencing...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito – Riobamba – Guayaquil (2 Days/1 Night)
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...Nose’, a tough bend in the railway track and an engineering marvel. The dramatic change in the terrain from the Andes ecosystems to tropical costal vegetation is beautiful. The...
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Adventure Cruise in the Galapagos Islands
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 Galapagos Islands wt My Coral - 6 dys/5 nts
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...of which only five are inhabited. These islandsand the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. A gamut of activities...
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Galapagos Programs with Sullidae - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/V Sullidae - 10 days/9 nts
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...You can also stock up on souvenirs as you visit the local ships of Puerto Ayora. Top this off with a visit to the Twin Craters for a fun and informative adventure exploring the geological...
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Luxury Cruises in the Galapagos Islands on My Coral (10D/9N)
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 Galapagos Islands wt My Coral - 10 dys/9 nts
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...The green sand beaches of Floreana Island are set in dramatic contrast to the hordes of pink flamingoes. Cruise around the Galapagos Islands and enjoy a truly beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Adventure Cruises in the Galapagos Islands on board Galapagos Legend (10D/9N)
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 Galapagos Legend - 10 days / 9 nights program
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...the Galapgos Legend . It is the fastest ship in the archipelago, and provides one of the most luxurious, if not surreal, experience in these magnificent islands. Each day explore a...
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A Rendezvous with the Amazon Rainforest: Kapawi Eco Lodge and Reserve
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...awards in its kitty, this Reserve promises a rainforest experience with a difference. The Kapawi Lodge, built in Achuar community style without a single nail, is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon basin, close to its border with Per
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (5 Days/4 Nights)
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...Research Station. Packed with adventure, leisure, nature and wildlife, Galapagos Islands promise to be a mind-blowing experience
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Diving Trip In The Galapagos Islands - 9 Days/8 Nights
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 Deep Blue in the Galapagos Islds (9days/8nts)
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This holiday, you will be drawn into a celebration of life as you swim with tropical fish, wander amongst lazy sea lions and dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean.Beginning...
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Ecuador’s Stunning Natural Wonders: Quilotoa and Chimborazo
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...of the Earth, when measured from the core of the earth. The region is rich in history, traditions, handicrafts, and natural beauty, with many lakes and beautiful paramo landscapes.
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Galapagos Programs with Hotel Silberstein - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with Hotel Silberstein - 6 days/5 nts
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...from the Charles Darwin Research Centre of Santa Cruz, you will get a taste of the islands’ wildlife as you meet ‘Lonesome George’, one of the many giant tortoises...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito-Riobamba-Cuenca
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...four-day voyage is along the Avenue of the Volcanoes from Quito to beautiful Cuenca in the south. There will be many stops along the way for a close contact with the indigenous cultures,...
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Galapagos Cruises : M/V Santa Cruz (5 Days/4 Nights)
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...landscape and coastline, as well as a gamut of water-based activities like snorkeling and swimming. The Santa Cruz Island is a bird-lovers’ paradise and is home to rare...
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Exploring Ecuador’s Natural Paradise: Mindo
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 Mindo a Natural Paradise 2 days / 1 night
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...northwest of Quito, the Mindo-Nambillo Reserve is spread across 15,000 acres of rainforest of incredible beauty and tranquillity. This amazingly bio diverse region is home to 2000...
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Galapagos Programs with Diamante - 10 Days/9 Nights
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Plunge into a celebration of nature as you set off on a 10 day adventure to the Galapagos Islands. Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day savoring the old world...
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Central Highlands Tour from Quito: Banos and Surrounds
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 Baños & Surroundings (o.v. Hacienda Leito)
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On this excursion travel from Quito south to the picturesque village of Ba
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Heritage Tours from Quito: Ecuador’s Colonial Haciendas
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 Ecuador Colonial Haciendas (6 days / 5 nights)
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...and history. Most of these Haciendas offer a plethora of diverse attractions such as horseback riding, biking tours and visits to the local markets, country villages and plantations nearby. Constructed in 1790, the Hacienda Pinsaqu
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Eco Tours in Ecuador: Valley of Mindo Tour
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 Mindo a Natural Paradise
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...beauty and tranquillity. This amazingly bio-diverse region is home to 2000 species of plants, including at least 90 species of ferns and vivid flowering varieties such as bromeliads...
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Journey to the Middle of the World: The Equator Monument
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 Equator Complex (Half Day) (1)
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Mark the zero latitude as you visit the Equator Complex in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (City of the Middle of the World), just 25 minutes outside of Quito. The famous Equator Line Monument...
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Historical Tours in Quito: Quito Archaeological Museum
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 Quito Archaeological Museum (3 hours)
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...in the Americas, traverse history from pre-Hispanic times to the colonial era. The museum houses over 1800 pieces, beautifully arranged in chronological corridors with explanatory...
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City Tour of Colonial Quito with Trip to the Equator
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 Quito Colonial, Equator Complex & Lunch
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...outside of Quito. Straddle the northern and southern hemispheres by standing on the famous red line that marks the Equator in Quito. Let some equator-style fun take over as you attempt...
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Fine Crafts Shopping Tour in Quito
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 Quito Fine Crafts Shopping (Half Day)
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Ecuador is a country of craftsmen, where often the craft or art is handed down through the generations. There are many choices from open-air handicraft markets to American style...
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Quito Parks and Gardens: Eco Tour to Botanical Gardens
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 Quito Botanical Garden (3 hours)
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...the Botanical Garden. For nature lovers, a trip to Quito’s Botanical Garden is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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Northern Highlands And Otavalo Shopping Tour - Full Day
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 The Northern Highlands & Otavalo Market
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...attire with bright ponchos, head cloths and necklaces. Further delight waits as you visit Cotacachi and San Antonio de Ibarra. The product of centuries of tradition, the exquisite...
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Exploring the Central Highlands: Tour to Cotopaxi National Park
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 The Central Highlands & The Cotopaxi National Par
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The central highlands of Ecuador contain beautiful lagoons, rural villages, authentic indigenous markets, and the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” Admire small picturesque...
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Adventure Tours in Ecuador: Trekking in the Antisana Ecological Reserve
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 Antisana Ecological Reserve full day Trekking
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...of vegetation. Swooping Andean gulls, hummingbirds, ducks, and if you are lucky, the elusive Condor, will also vie for your attention as you revel in the sheer expanse and beauty...
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Relaxation and Rejuvenation Tours: Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort and Spa
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 Papallacta and Thermal Springs
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...jungle. The thermal baths are located on the banks of the Papallacta river in a unique natural environment accommodating nine hot thermal pools and three cold water pools. The hydrothermal...
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Eco Tours from Quito: Antisana Ecological Reserve
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 One Day Excursion to Antisana Ecological Reserve
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...ducks fill the air with their shrill cries as you revel in the sheer expanse and beauty of the environs. Count yourself lucky if the magnificent Andean condor decides to put in an...
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Exploring Ecuador’s Northern Highlands: El Angel Ecological Reserve and Otavalo
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 El Angel Ecological Reserve & Otavalo
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Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, but at the same time it offers a great biological diversity and multicultural and exotic people. High above the town of the same name is Ecuador’s premier ‘p
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Exploring Ecuador’s Central Highlands: Cotopaxi National Park
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 Central Highlands & The Cotopaxi National Park
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...Cotopaxi National Park. The Cotopaxi National Park is an ecological sanctuary of 88,920 acres surrounding Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. Filled with the typical treeless vegetation of the Andean moorlands or ‘p
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Eco Tours in Ecuador: Central Highlands and the Antisana Ecologial Reserve
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 Central Highlands & The Antisana Ecologial Reserve
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...on sheepskin. The Quilotoa Lake is located in the crater of a volcano. The mysterious emerald waters of the lake provide a spectacular contrast against the ice-covered Cotopaxi volcano...
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Nature Tour in Ecuador: Central Highlands and Banos
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 Central Highlands & Baños (o.v. Hacienda Leito)
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On this excursion travel from Quito south to the picturesque village of Ba
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Hiking and Trekking Tours in Ecuador: Trekking in Cotopaxi National Park
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 Cotopaxi National Park Full day Trekking
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The Cotopaxi National Park is an ecological sanctuary of 88,920 acres surrounding Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. Filled with the typical treeless vegetation of the Andean moorlands or ‘p
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Health and Relaxation Tours from Quito: Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort
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 Papallacta Termal Springs 2 days/ 1 night
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...The hydrothermal value of Termas de Papallacta's hot springs is due to Papallacta's location between two volcanoes, Cayambe and Antisana. The baths' curative properties have also...
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Country Tours from Quito: La Mirage Spa with Otavalo Market
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 Spa La Mirage at the Otavalo Indian Region
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...This colourful and typical Indian market dates back to the pre-Inca times and is known for its textiles woven on back-strap and shuttle looms. It is great for those wishing to collect...
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Wildlife Tours in Ecuador: Birdwatching in the Mindo Cloudforest
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 Birdwatching in Mindo Cloud Forest
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...and surrounded by the cloudforest reserve of Mindo-Nambillo, Mindo is a bird-watcher’s paradise. Located about 80 kilometres northwest of Quito, the Mindo-Nambillo Reserve is...
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Ecuador Highlands Tour: Otavalo Indian Region and Meadows of El Angel
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 Otavalo Indian Region and Meadows of El Angel
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...Otavalo is an Indian town located in a beautiful mountain region, north of Quito on the Pan-American Highway. The Indians of this region are famous for the weaving of textiles,...
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Otavalo Indian Market and El Angel Meadows - 3 Days/2 Nights
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 Otavalo Indian Region and Meadows of El Angel
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A carpeted landscape of white ‘frailejones’ (giant daisies), green valleys and a smattering of local culture will take you to the heartland of Ecuador on this tour....
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Spas and Country Tours from Quito: La Mirage Spa with Otavalo Market
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 Spa La Mirage at the Otavalo Indian Region
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...a short drive from La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa, famous for its large, colourful and bustling Saturday Indian Market, the biggest in South America. This colourful and typical...
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Trekking Tours in Ecuador: Trekking in the Otavalo Indian Region
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 The Otavalo Indian Region Trekking Program
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...is the entrance to the Ecological Reserve Cotacachi Cayapas. On the outskirts of the Indian town of Otavalo is the thirty-acre Condor Park, a foundation dedicated to the care and...
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Nature and Cultural Tour of the Northern Highlands
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 Explore The Northern Highlands Culture and Nature
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...as ‘Paper tree’, it is renowned for its fine bark that is constantly being shed. Nestled among volcanic mountains and dotted with lakes, Otavalo is an Indian town located...
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Heritage Tours in Ecuador: Hacienda San Augustin de Callo
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 Hacienda San Agustìn de Callo Inca Palace
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Ancient legend will weave its magic around you as you explore the Cotopaxi province, a canvas of ice-capped volcanoes, Andean grasslands, tiny indigenous villages and llamas. The beautiful, colonial Hacienda of San Agust
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Cultural Tour of Ecuador’s Northern Highlands : Otavalo, Cotacahi
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Set out on an excursion to the north of Quito to the province of Imbabura, a magical land of lakes, snow-covered mountains and terraced farmlands, and the famous Otavalo Indian...
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Luxurious Cruises in Galapagos Islands on the Galapagos Legend (6D/5N)
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 Galapagos Legend - 6 days / 5 nights program
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Explore the spectacular Galapagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin! Situated in the Pacific Ocean, at the confluence of three ocean currents and some 1,000 kilometres from...
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (8 Days/7 Nights)
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Experience the amazing natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands on this land-based excursion at one of the finest eco hotels in the archipelago, the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. Enjoy...
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (4 Days/3 Nights)
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...seen anywhere in the world, the Galapagos Islands have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’ and are on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites...
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Galapagos Programs with Aida Maria - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Aida Maria - 6 days/ 5 nts
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...Darwin Research Centre and you can also pick up some souvenirs at local shops. Added to this, Santa Cruz also offers the rare opportunity to walk amongst giant tortoises. As your journey...
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Galapagos Islands Diving Tour - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Diving at the Galapagos Islds (10 days/9 nights)
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Plunge into a celebration of life as you swim with tropical fish, wander amongst lazy sea lions and dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean.Beginning from the colonial capital...
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Galapagos Programs with Sullidae - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Programs with M/V Sullidae - 7 days/6 nts
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This holiday, trek, swim or snorkel in the Galapagos Islands.Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s best-preserved...
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Exploring the Central Highlands: Tour to Cotopaxi National Park
The central highlands of Ecuador contain beautiful lagoons, rural villages, authentic indigenous markets, and the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” Admire small picturesque villages and...
Cotopaxi National Park by Chiva Express
No trip to Ecuador can be complete without a memorable open-air train ride on the Chiva Express, the ‘bus on rails’. Adapted from an old-fashioned Latin American bus, the Chiva Express is ...
Relaxation and Rejuvenation Tours: Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort and Spa
The Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort and Spa (Termas de Papallacta) is nestled high in the Andean Cordillera amid a breathtaking setting, and on the route to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. The...
...Quito, one of South America’s best-preserved colonial cities. Visit the Equatorial...
...carries 100 passengers. Comfortable cabins feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms...
...bathing with marine iguanas and blue footed boobies. Add a dash of marine wildlife...
...onboard the luxurious My Coral I and II yachts. These spacious motor yachts are...
...islands have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’...
...and showcase of evolution’ and are on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites...
...fish, wander amongst lazy sea lions and dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean.Beginning...
...on sheepskin canvases are a representation of the Andean panoramic view.Multicolour...
...Beginning from the Charles Darwin Research Centre of Santa Cruz, you will get a...
...viewing of the spectacular scenery of Ecuador. Experience the best of mainland Ecuador,...
...4000m. Mindo is called "cloudforest" because the clouds hug the tops of...
...Galapagos Islands. Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day savoring...
On this excursion travel from Quito south to the picturesque village of Ba
...country lifestyle and history. Most of these Haciendas offer a plethora of diverse...
...the golden-headed quetzal, crimson-rumped toucanets, violet-tailed sylph, broad-billed...
On you Ecuador Vacation don’t miss an open air train ride on the Chiva Express,...
...that the historical centre in the old city was declared the first World Heritage...
...(City of the Middle of the World), just 25 minutes outside of Quito. The famous...
...artefact collections in the Americas, traverse history from pre-Hispanic times to...
...declared the first World Heritage Cultural Site by UNESCO in 1978. Visit the...
...to trees from the tropical forest serve to create Ecuador’s version of the...
...friendly ‘otavalenos’ (people from Otavalo) and ‘indigenas’...
...indigenous markets, and the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” Admire...
...Andean ‘paramo’ (at an altitude of 3600-4800 meters). A stunning ride...
...the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. The thermal baths are located on the banks of the...
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