Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South Americas west coast. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon Jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands. In the Andean foothills at an elevation of 2,850m, Quito, the capital, is known for its largely intact Spanish colonial center, with decorated 16th and 17th-century palaces and religious sites, like the ornate Compania de Jesus Church.

Ecuador is also one of the most bio diverse countries in the world with over one hundred different types of hummingbirds and thousands of orchid varieties. Cuyabeno Wild Life Reserve, Mindo and San Luis de Pambil are all good places to see many types of flora and fauna. The natural environment of Ecuador contains almost 20,000 species of plants, 1,500 species of birds, 341 species of mammals and more than 840 species of reptiles and amphibians. It includes World Heritage Sites like the Galapagos Islands and magnificent parks such as the Yasuni National Park. Join us on this seven day trip and discover some of Ecuador's major cultural and natural wonders. Take a look at the itinerary for more details.