Ecuador

Ecuador Information

Destinations in Ecuador

At a Glance

- 3 distinct areas: Pacific coastal area, Andes mountain range including volcanoes and cloud forest, and Amazonian jungle
- Wonderful biodiversity. Especially good for bird watching
- Beautiful handicrafts and colourful markets
- Good standard accommodation including historic haciendas
- Equator runs across the north of the country
- Ecuador can be visited all year round. Climates vary from area to area.
- Compact country ideally suited for a fly-drive holiday in the Andes
- Quito & Guayaquil are stepping off points for the Galápagos Islands

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Ecuador holidays

Ecuador is a beautiful and fascinating country to visit. Small in size by South American standards, just half the size of France, Ecuador is so rich in culture, landscapes and wildlife. Ecuador is an ideal destination to enjoy a wealth of wonderful experiences in a relatively short amount of time.

Famous for the diversity of its geography and wildlife, it is dwarfed by its neighbours Colombia and Peru. However, the dramatic geographical and cultural contrasts within Ecuador make it a fascinating place to visit. In addition, visiting the Galápagos Islands, annexed by Ecuador in 1832, is a truly fascinating and unique experience.

Little remains from the pre-Inca or Inca civilisations in Ecuador but evidence of their 16th century Spanish conquerors is widespread. From the official spoken language and the colonial style buildings in the centre of many towns, to the large mestizo (mixed race) population, Spanish influence is apparent. Ecuador eventually achieved independence in 1822 and is now a democratic republic.

Modern Ecuador is divided into three geographic regions plus the unique Galápagos Islands. In the west the Pacific coastal plain has a lively, mixed race population and is an agricultural area farming bananas, cocoa, rice, coffee, sugar cane, tropical fruits and shrimps.

Holidays In Ecuador

It is also home to a wide variety of birds. Through the centre of the country run the Andes mountains, including the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ named by the German explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt in 1802. The snow capped peaks are a commanding presence and a challenge to many trekkers; the cloud forests on the lower slopes are home to wildlife, many species of birds and delicate orchids. To the east, the Ecuadorian Amazonian jungle is home to distinctive tribes of indigenous Indians and an almost infinite number of wildlife species including, birds, bats, butterflies, fish, monkeys, sloth, caiman, dolphins and giant otters.

Also a paradise for shoppers, the different areas of Ecuador each have attractive, regional arts and crafts which are for sale on local stalls and markets. Particularly famous is the Panama hat which has been woven in the southern sierra and in the coastal areas for more than a century.

Prices from £2,964 per person for a 14 night itinerary.

Getting There
Combinations

Flights to Quito from Heathrow via Europe (Amsterdam, Bonaire or Madrid) with KLM, or Iberia, or via Miami with British Airways/American Airlines. Flights from Heathrow via Houston with Continental. Regional departures available on request.

Ecuador combines well with both The Galapagos Islands and Peru.