Devil\'s Nose train, Ecuador
 
 

ANDES TO AMAZON

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Wildlife Mixed Activity

16 days from GBP2,099 to GBP2,449 including flights
Tripcode: AAX

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Countries Visited: Ecuador

The best of mainland Ecuador: jungles, volcanoes, markets and wildlife

Waterfall near Banos, Ecuador

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.

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ANDES TO AMAZON
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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