Tailor-made Ecuador holidays
The small South American country of Ecuador is packed with highlights for any traveller but especially nature-lovers. We tailor-make luxury Ecuador holidays to suit you, whether you stay on the mainland with its mountains and rainforest, or also visit the amazing Galapagos Islands.
Walking from Hacienda Zuleta to the condor rescue centre in the company of their dogs, they shot off barking and a spectacled bear cub appeared above the bushes, closely followed by its mother. They sat and watched us while we took their pictures before we carried on down the valley, where three condors were soaring overhead.
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Exciting things to do in Ecuador
It might be one of the smallest countries in South America but Ecuador is definitely not lacking in fabulous things to do and see. Here are just some of the diverse options you can consider on your tailor-made holiday.
When to go to Ecuador
Ecuadorians talk about the weather almost as much as the British! Why? Because it’s very changeable. So, while you should always expect unexpected weather, the driest months of the year are June to September in the Andean regions. In the rainforest, expect rain any time (unsurprisingly!), though the wettest months tend to be around April/May. The Galapagos is a year-round destination. Read on for more detail about when to visit Ecuador.
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Ecuador holiday: Andes & Iguanas
12 days from £8,100pp plus international flights.
Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, cloudforest and Andean scenery. Twelve exciting days you'll never forget!
- Visit Otavalo on market day
- Explore flora and fauna of the cloudforest
- Get close to wildlife in the Galapagos Islands
- Go kayaking and snorkelling
Places to go in Ecuador
Read about the highlights of this incredible country in our short summary guides to the main places to go.
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Ecuadorian Amazon
The largest and most famous remaining tropical rainforest on earth harbours a vast diversity of flora and fauna and is one of nature’s treasures.
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Ecuador’s Cloudforest
The cloud forest has an atmosphere all its own, misty and humid with gnarled trees, colourful blooms, waterfalls and hundreds of species of birds.
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Cotopaxi and Avenue of the Volcanoes
Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world, is part of the famous avenue of volcanoes in Ecuador’s rural heartland, ideal terrain for hiking and horse riding.
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Cuenca and the Southern Highlands
The history and culture of the city of Cuenca combine with the natural beauty of Cajas National Park and the intriguing Inca ruins at Ingapirca.
Places we love to stay in Ecuador
Here you’ll find a small collection of our favourite places to stay in Ecuador, though as an independent tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays, we actually sell a much wider choice of Ecuadorian properties than we show.
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Mashpi Lodge
Northwest of Quito
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Hacienda Zuleta
Andes
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MV Anakonda
Ecuadorian Amazon
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Patio Andaluz
Quito
Facts and information
Flight time
There is an international airport at Quito and at Guayaquil. KLM and Iberia have routes via Europe to both cities. The flying time is about 14 hours. It is also possible to fly via America.
Language
Spanish is Ecuador's official language.
Time
GMT -5 hours
Visas
Not required for British travellers. Other nationalities should obtain advice from their embassy.
Health
There are no compulsory vaccinations, except yellow fever if visiting the rainforest. Malaria prophylactics are also recommended in the rainforest.
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Face to face with meerkats
I have seen photos of people sitting with meerkats before, but I always imagined that you would probably need a lot of time and patience, or just very good luck, to have that kind of experience.
