Flying into Quito, the capital
of Ecuador, leaves most people breathless. Situated in an Andean
valley at 2,850 m not only is the air thin but also with snow-capped
peaks rising up to surround the city, it is considered by many
to be the most beautiful city in South America. Equador too
is something special, offering an enormous amount of diversity
in what is one of the smallest countries in South America. For
those interested in wildlife Equador contains one of the most
famous destinations in the world - the Galapagos Islands. With
their unique flora and fauna that was instrumental in Darwin's
formation of his evolution theory, they should not be missed
despite the cost of boat trips there.
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Galapagos
Wildlife Cruise 20 days from £2,695 |
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very best of the Enchanted Isles: wildlife, walking, swimming
and snorkeling on a leisurely, two week, small-boat cruise.
The Island of Isabela is second only to Iceland as the
most volcanically-active place in the world. It has some
of the finest scenery in the archipelago, and is one of
the few places where you can see the giant Galápagos
tortoises in the wild. An active trip with a strong emphasis
on marine wildlife; it's hot, though undemanding, as long
as you like boats. Most traveling is by motor yacht, with
a minibus on mainland and extensive walks in Galápagos
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Galapagos
and Amazon 18 days from £2,195 |
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Ecuador's Amazonian rain forest and cruising Darwin's
'Enchanted Isles', the unique Galapagos. This is a varied
itinerary, sometimes remote and primitive, but action-packed
and full of interest. Travelling by air, motor yacht,
canoe and minibus; extensive jungle and island walks.
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Galapagos
Islands 13 days from £1,635 |
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the large cruise ships, we offer what is unquestionably
the best way to see the islands and their wildlife: a
sleep-on-board cruise on one of the small motor yachts,
which have minimum environmental impact and allow access
to areas that large boats cannot reach. In a week we will
explore the main island sites, see a comprehensive selection
of the wildlife, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Andes
and Amazon 15 days from £1,675 |
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a small country, Ecuador has some of the best that South
America can offer: steamy jungles, active volcanoes, colourful
markets and the wildlife of the Galapagos-like Pacific
coast. A busy trip which offers constant variety, although
quite comfortable and with no long drives. There is a
short flight from Quito to the coast and a boat ride to
La Plata island. more>>
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