Tours in Ecuador & Galápagos

Ecuador may be a tiny country, but its geographical diversity is staggering and changes dramatically from its eastern to western borders. Its bio-diverse Amazon rainforest is alive with swooping scarlet macaws and spider monkeys bouncing off virgin canopy, while stunning eco-lodges dot the basin floor. Up in the culturally rich highland area, colourful Indian markets, smoking volcanoes and striking colonial towns are in abundance. The Andes then slip away to the lush coastal area, a land of mangroves, empty beaches and bounteous tropical plantations. Far out in the Pacific Ocean lie the submerged volcanic peaks of the Galápagos Islands; a sanctuary for unique and exotic overland and underwater wildlife, which has developed free from human interference. To visit the Galápagos is to experience one of the world's greatest wildlife locations. It is a unique environment, an archipelago right on the equator, 1000 kilometres west of the Ecuadorian coast, where an amazing range of life exists with absolutely no fear of man. Inhabitants of the islands include the blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, the Galápagos waved albatross, sea lions and fur seals, land and marine iguanas and, of course, the giant Galápagos tortoise. This incredible archipelago is one of the planet's most enthralling and sought-after destinations, therefore it is highly recommended you book your cruise or hotel stay early to avoid disappointment.