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Exploring the Galapagos Islands on board Galapagos Explorer (7D/6N) |
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Get up close and personal with wildlife on a vacation to the unusual volcanic Galapagos Islands.
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Giant tortoises, swooping gulls and friendly sea lions set in the unusual volcanic islands of the Galapagos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will make this a holiday to remember. One of the most remote places on the planet, the archipelago of Galapgos Islands continues to hold a magical attraction for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.Situated in the Pacific Ocean, at the confluence of three ocean currents and some 1,000 kilometres from the South American continent, the Galapagos Islands are made up of 19 islands, of which only five are inhabited. Cruise around the Galapagos Islands onboard the M/V Galapagos Explorer II, a 293 foot, first-class ocean-going cruise ship. Each island offers a gamut of activities. Snorkel with playful sea lions, admire the amusing blue-footed Boobie, swim with penguins, or trek through lava tunnels. Cruise around the Galapagos Islands and visit one of the most undisturbed ecosystems in the world.
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Luxurious Cruises in Galapagos Islands on the Galapagos Legend (7D/6N)
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 Galapagos Legend - 7 days / 6 nights program
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One of the most remote places on the planet, the archipelago of Galapgos Islands continues to hold a magical attraction for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.Situated in...
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Cruises in the Galapagos Islands on My Coral (7D/6N)
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 Galapagos Islands wt My Coral - 7 dys/6 nts
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...designed, with their entire interiors made of teak wood and are fully carpeted. Each cabin has its own full private bath and is handsomely decorated with wooden fixtures. On this...
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Galapagos Islands - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Deep Blue in the Galapagos Islds (7days/6nts)
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...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...
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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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...activities will leave you spoilt for choice! Explore the capital of Quito, one of South America’s best-preserved colonial cities. Visit the Equatorial Monument and straddle...
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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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...island adventure begins at Galapagos Islands onboard the M/V Galapagos Explorer II, a 293 foot, first-class ocean-going cruise ship that carries 100 passengers. Comfortable...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito – Riobamba – Guayaquil (2 Days/1 Night)
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...vegetation is beautiful. The open air train ride in the stunning Andes landscape in Ecuador will be a memorable experience.
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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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...75 feet in the air! Continue to Santa Fe for a trek through towering cacti forests past rainbow streaked lava lizards and follow it up with a snorkeling adventure with sea lions....
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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 air! 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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...are situated in the Pacific Ocean, at the confluence of three ocean currents and some 1,000 kilometres from the South American continent. These islands have been called a unique...
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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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...From the charming beach-front Finch Bay hotel, enjoy island tours on a luxurious yacht and indulge in a variety of multi-sport options on these amazing group of islands. Teeming...
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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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...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...
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Ecuador’s Stunning Natural Wonders: Quilotoa and Chimborazo
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...Indians. It is the home of indigenous artists whose colourful paintings on sheepskin canvases are a representation of the Andean panoramic view.Multicolour mountains, llamas and...
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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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Ever encountered a place where wildlife rules the roost and human beings are bystanders? This holiday, visit the Galapagos Islands and set off on an adventure with nature. Beginning...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito-Riobamba-Cuenca
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Make your visit to Ecuador memorable with an exciting open air train ride on the Chiva Express or ‘the bus on rails’. Adapted from an old-fashioned Latin American bus,...
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Galapagos Cruises : M/V Santa Cruz (5 Days/4 Nights)
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Have an unforgettable holiday in one of the most remote and starkly beautiful places on earth, the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Made famous by Charles Darwin, these volcanic...
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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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...the western slopes of Pichincha volcano at an altitude of 1400m to 4000m. Mindo is called "cloudforest" because the clouds hug the tops of the trees. Located about 80 kilometres...
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Galapagos Programs with Diamante - 10 Days/9 Nights
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...Island and find some of Galapagos’ most unusual species as you watch marine iguanas mingling with sally light foot crabs. For a glimpse of speedy penguins and fur seals, visit...
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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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The Andes Region offers exciting and unforgettable colonial Haciendas which used to be private estates and now are open for those who wish to experience Ecuador's country lifestyle...
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Eco Tours in Ecuador: Valley of Mindo Tour
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 Mindo a Natural Paradise
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...and orchids. and at least 250 species of butterflies and moths, such as the electric blue morpho. Visit Mariposas de Mindo, a butterfly farm where vividly coloured butterflies gracefully...
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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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...here is Ecuador's most visited tourist attraction. The monument is said to stand exactly on the Equator as marked by the French Geodesic Mission in 1736. The 40 metre-high pyramid-shaped...
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Historical Tours in Quito: Quito Archaeological Museum
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 Quito Archaeological Museum (3 hours)
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...panels and dioramas. Relive the history of Ecuador’s most ancient cultures on this archaeological journey into its past.
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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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...to balance a raw egg on the head of a nail at the very centre of the earth (a feat actually possible only here!) For a glimpse of Quito’s history and a chance to stand in the very middle of the earth, few tours would be as irresistible.
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Fine Crafts Shopping Tour in Quito
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 Quito Fine Crafts Shopping (Half Day)
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...in Quito and you can shop till you drop for Quito’s exquisite handicrafts. Bargains are galore in Quito, mainly for alpaca goods (scarves, sweaters and blankets), colourful hand-woven...
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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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...serve to create Ecuador’s version of the ‘Garden of Eden’. More than 1,200 orchid species and a number of hybrids are exhibited in "Crystal Palaces" inside...
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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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...wood carvings and leatherwork of these towns will tug at your purse strings. Bring an extra suitcase along as this tour is going to leave you with an armful of goodies to take home!
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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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...villages and the Andean landscape in Ecuador’s central Andes. The Cotopaxi National Park is an ecological sanctuary of 88,920 acres surrounding Cotopaxi, the highest active...
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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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...beauty of the environs. The trek in the Antisana Reserve is a classic paramo hike with excellent views of snow-capped volcanoes and a chance to see the endangered Andean Condor.
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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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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...
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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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...appearance as it swoops down on unsuspecting carrion. The region itself is surrounded by pristine rivers, huge vegetation and beautiful waterfalls. Multi-coloured orchids and bromeliads carpet vast areas of the reserve, making for an exquisite sight.
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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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A canvas of ice-capped volcanoes, Andean grasslands, tiny indigenous villages and llamas will hold you entranced as you set off along the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ to the...
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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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...in the distance. Indigenous communities, grazing herds of sheep, llamas and the starkly beautiful Andean landscape are some of the highlights of this tour.
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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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...have also proven to be anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-rheumatic. Close to the resort is the protected Canyon Ranch, located at the entrance of the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve. Fishing is a popular activity in this area.
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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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...some true-blue Andean souvenirs, like ponchos, hand made textiles, hats, Indian jewellery, and various handicrafts.
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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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The small, tranquil village of Mindo is world-renowned as one of the most bird-diverse corners of the planet. Set in a quiet, lovely valley dotted with rare and beautiful flowers...
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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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...a history of 4000 years. It boasts of South America’s largest indigenous market, where you can buy some of the most exquisite handcrafted artefacts such as tapestries, ponchos, Indian jewellery, and hats. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and lakes.
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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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...carved wooden handicrafts and scores of leather goods will tug at your purse strings as you stroll among friendly locals. Top it off with a visit to Otavalo where a vibrant display...
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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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...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 some true-blue Andean...
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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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...markets of Otavalo and come away with an armful of exquisite souvenirs. Wander amongst friendly ‘otavalenos’ (people from Otavalo) and ‘indigenas’ (indigenous...
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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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...the biggest in South America, and it offers a staggering variety of fine local arts and crafts to visitors. Visit the artisan centres of San Antonio de Ibarra and Cotacachi, Ecuador’s leather capital.
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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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...It is great for those wishing to collect some true-blue Andean souvenirs, like ponchos, hand made textiles, hats, Indian jewellery, and various handicrafts. These two days also include...
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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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...or hiking. Cruise10 around the Galapagos Islands and visit one of the most undisturbed ecosystems in the world.
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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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A charming eco resort, some of the most amazing flora and fauna and spectacular scenery – this land-based tour to the Galapagos Islands is the perfect alternative to a cruise....
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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...
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...
Adventure Tours in Ecuador: Trekking in the Antisana Ecological Reserve
Wedged between snowy summits and lush forests, the stark beauty of the Andean ‘paramo’ grasslands will hold you transfixed on this trekking tour in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. The...
...continues to hold a magical attraction for nature lovers and adventure seekers...
...have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’....
...be awed by underwater craters and the unusual landscape of the islands. Warm up...
...an array of activities will leave you spoilt for choice! Explore the capital of Quito,...
...to remember. Your island adventure begins at Galapagos Islands onboard the M/V...
...gorges and ravines of Latacunga with an overnight halt in Riobamba, at the foot...
...Crown, a sub-marine crater and you will encounter a spectacular snorkeling expedition...
...onboard the luxurious My Coral I and II yachts. These spacious motor yachts are...
...to a cruise. From the charming beach-front Finch Bay hotel, enjoy island tours...
...from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day strolling around the ‘old...
...This holiday, visit the Galapagos Islands and set off on an adventure with nature....
...Chiva Express or ‘the bus on rails’. Adapted from an old-fashioned Latin American...
...places on earth, the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Made famous by Charles Darwin, these...
...is situated on the western slopes of Pichincha volcano at an altitude of 1400m to...
...Research Center. Further delight waits at Punta Suarez where a colony of sea lions...
On this excursion travel from Quito south to the picturesque village of Ba
...to be private estates and now are open for those who wish to experience Ecuador's...
...motmot, and the famous Andean Cock-of the Rock. The Mindo-Nambillo Reserve is...
...like an old fashioned Latin American bus and runs on a railway track. The highlight...
...the best of old and modern Quito and showcases a city that is well-known for its impressive architectural heritage.
...Equator Line Monument here is Ecuador's most visited tourist attraction. The monument...
...the colonial era. The museum houses over 1800 pieces, beautifully arranged in chronological...
...Square, the Archbishop’s Palace, the renowned Metropolitan Cathedral and...
...style malls in Quito and you can shop till you drop for Quito’s exquisite...
...vegetation. Plants from the moorlands of the ‘paramo’ of the high Andes...
...(indigenous people) and bargain for brightly colored ponchos, fine textiles, weavings...
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