this trip proves you dont need a multi country trip to see it all! volcanoes, cloudforests, the amazon jungle, highlands of the andes… the diversity of what you see in two weeks is unrivalled. often seen as the great Galapagos’s less exciting mainland counterpart…this could not be further from the truth. Be wowed by science experiments only possible on the equator, visit local communities in the amazon rainforest and experience the Andean cultures. i would recommend this trip to anyone with a spirit for adventure, who loves to be outdoors experiences lots of different landscapes flora and fauna.
Devil’s Nose Train
Holidays to the Devil’s Nose
This colourful train journey is surely one of the most steep and spectacular in all the world.
The incredibly impressive zigzag railroad was built to overcome to the difficult crossing over the Devil’s Nose with its almost perpendicular walls. If the weather is clear you can see volcanoes as the railway chugs slowly down a steep series of switchbacks with awe-dropping drops.
The train operates from Tuesdays to Sundays departing from Alausi or Thursdays to Fridays departing from Riobamba. While recovering from the mind-blowing descent you can lap up the views of the narrow gorge of the Chanchán river and learn about the traditions of the indigenous Puruhuas in Sibambe near the base.
Devil’s Nose Holidays
sophie moran Highlights of Ecuador: Andes to Amazon
Roselle Beard Highlights of Ecuador: Andes to AmazonEcuador is a wonderful country to visit. This trip had it all as we visited the famous cloud forest, the highlands, the volcano Chimboratzu, the Amazon forest, Cuenca, the Casaj national park and finally the mangrove glades. I would highly recommend going. The hotels were very comfortable and traditional. Our guide, Etiel, was excellent and imparted lots of useful information. The highlight of my trip was on Chimboratzu taking the pony instead of walking. I’m not sure I would have made it without that help. And then in Banos our guide offered to take us to the thermal baths at 5am. It was still dark when we went and the nearby mountain waterfall was lit up. Very magical. I was the only one to take up this very kind offer! Others definitely missed out (from my point of view). We decided to have two extra days in Quito at the start of the trip to get over jet lag and to familiarise ourselves with the city. One couple also did the same but had three days. They booked a guided tour each day. This is well worth considering as the additional accomodation cost is very small.
Nigel & Margaret Eaton Highlights of Ecuador: Andes to AmazonWe had a wonderful trip to Ecuador. The itinerary is well planned with a wide variety of experiences. Our guide, Etiel, was excellent and very knowledgeable and organised. The hotels were very good. Some of the walks were quite challenging but well worth the effort. The scenery is spectacular! With a great group of people, an excellent guide and driver, and a great mix of activities, it is one of the best Exodus tours we have ever been on.
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