Ecuador

Amazonian lodges, colonial grandeur and eco-expeditions in a league of their own

Straddling two hemispheres, the smallest of the Andean countries is a biodiversity bonanza with more species per square kilometre than any nation on earth.

Teeming with sci-fi wildlife, volcanoes like they’re two-a-penny and comprising the Andes, Amazon and headline act, the Galapagos Islands, there’s so much to discover all within easy reach.

The first country in the world to recognise the constitutional rights of nature, Ecuador is a place of astounding natural diversity.

• Snorkel with baby sea lions in the Galapagos
• Visit the Giant Tortoise reserve on Santa Cruz Island
• Horse ride across the Andean highlands staying at historic country houses
• Ride a “sky bike” through the forest canopy in the rare Chocó cloud forest
• Scale three peaks over 5000m on a technical mountaineering expedition in Ecuador’s “Volcano Alley”
• Marvel at the ornate churches in Quito’s historic centre, the first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site

While it’s the Galapagos – the birthplace of the theory of evolution – that tops most bucket lists, a longer trip to Ecuador’s other regions will contribute to your own personal evolution in unexpected ways.

Let our dedicated trip designer put together the perfect trip for you and your family with leading naturalist guides. In a world facing rapid environmental change, close encounters with indigenous species and cultures will serve as a soulful reminder of what’s worth fighting for.