Highlands and Amazon

This holiday is a wonderful introduction to the varied scenery of Ecuador and provides opportunities for exploring and meeting local people.
Having had time to explore the capital you travel into the highlands to enjoy some trek among the glorious scenery of crater lakes and waterfalls, Andean villages and mountain views. You meet the people to on a visit to Otavalo's famous market, as you pass settlements during your trek and at your overnight stays. This contrasts well with the wide open spaces of Cotopaxi National Park, superb hiking country.
From here you are transported to yet another world: the Amazon. Venture into the jungle on foot and explore the waterways by kayak as your guide points out typical flora and fauna, take in magnificent panoramic views over the tree canopy from an observation tower, maybe spotting birds, monkeys and sloths in the branches and marvel at the sight of flocks of parrots at a clay lick. There's a chance to meet local tribespeople and learn about life in the Amazon.
You'll have seen and done so much by the time you return to Quito you'll be amazed that only 12 days have passed. Time flies, as they say.