ANDES TO AMAZON
16 days from GBP2,349 to GBP2,579 including flights
Tripcode: AAX
The best of mainland Ecuador: steamy jungles, active volcanoes, colourful markets and the wildlife of the Pacific coast
Stunning Andean scenery, colonial architecture, Indian markets and verdant cloud forests are just the start. Along the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes', we hike in Cotapaxi National Park before boarding the 'Devil's Nose' train for an incredible journey along its numerous switchbacks down the western Andean slopes. In the Amazon Rainforest we explore the jungle and its secrets including petroglyphs and abundant wildlife. Finally to the coast and a 'mini-Galapagos', home to sea lions, frigate birds, pelicans and boobies.
| Day 1 | Fly to Quito. |
| Day 2 | Free morning, afternoon city tour. |
| Day 3 | Visit equator; walk in cloud forest. |
| Day 4 | South along 'Avenue of the Volcanoes'; afternoon walk in Cotopaxi N.P.; drive to Riobamba. |
| Day 5 | Breathtaking train ride from Riobamba to the 'Devil's Nose'; stay in hacienda at the foot of Llanganati. |
| Day 6 | Activities in area around hacienda. |
| Day 7 | Free day to visit Banos. Optional mountain biking, horse-riding. |
| Day 8 | Along 'Road of the Waterfalls' with views of upper Amazon Basin; overnight at lodge on Misahualli River. |
| Day 9 | Explore primary rainforest: canoe trip, hike (approx. 3 hours) and visit Monkey Beach. Evening visit shaman, who will show us secret jungle medicines. |
| Day 10 | Morning to relax and swim; afternoon to Quito, cross the Andes via the Papallacta Pass (4000m). |
| Day 11 | Free day in Quito. |
| Day 12 | Short flight to Manta on Pacific Coast; on to Machalilla N.P.(optional). Overnight near beach at Puerto Lopez. |
| Day 13 | Optional boat ride to La Plata Island. |
| Day 14 | Free morning at beach, afternoon to Guayaquil. |
| Day 15 | Depart Guayaquil. |
| Day 16 | Arrive London. |
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