During an Ecuador tour you will experience

all the contrasts of this relatively small, but magical, country. Ecuador, often called “South America in a nutshell,” is a hub for wilderness adventures, mountain vacations, camping trips, mountain biking tours, Amazon cruises, Galapagos tours, whale watching trips, etc.

Adventure travel to Ecuador will present you the opportunity to make the most of your active travel vacation, cultural trip, bird-watching tour, and all other kinds of special interest travel. At Latin Trails, we will help you prepare a custom made vacation that includes accommodation at your preferred type of hotel, cruise ship, or rainforest lodge, combined with activities that fit your interests and your budget.

Ecuador is divided into four distinct geographical regions; the emerald rain forest in the Amazon River basin, the “Avenue of Volcanoes” in the Andes mountain range, the splendor of the Pacific Ocean beaches, and last, but certainly no least, the enchanting Galapagos Islands.

Located high up in the Andes, the capital city of Quito, the world’s first World Heritage Site, is the entrance point for the rest of the country, and there your Latin Trails tour leader will show you its most enchanting cultural highlights.

Close by, is the “cinnamon route” leading down to the Amazon rainforest providing a spectacular ride as you descend from the high Andes mountains into the tropical lowlands.

If you prefer a beach vacation, just head west to the Pacific lowlands, located just a few hours from Quito by overland transportation (less than one hour by plane). Once at the coast, you can decide to relax on the sandy beaches and bathe in the warm equatorial waters, or head out for an amazing expedition into the Choco Rainforest, staying at an eco-lodge while discovering one of the world’s biodiversity hot spots.

Of course, the beautiful towns and artisan communities in the Andes are amazing cultural attractions; you can visit indigenous markets and the homes of weavers, woodcarvers, and other folk artists. Mountain climbers will find paradise; the Andes Mountains are among the most beautiful in the world and are relatively easy to climb. The most popular climbs are the Volcano Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano, and Chimborazo, the country’s highest peak.