Stunning Andean scenery, colonial architecture, fascinating Indian markets and verdant cloud forests are just the start. Follow the Avenue of the Volcanoes with great views of snow-capped volcanoes such as Cayambe and Chimborazo, before boarding the 'Devil's Nose' train to switchback down the western Andean slopes. In the Amazon Rainforest we discover the jungle and its incredible biodiversity, before ending at the Pacific coast to discover the mangroves by boat and visit a cacao plantation.
- Visit colonial Quito, the Otavalo Indian market and Cuenca's UNESCO Heritage Reserve
- Ride the famous 'Devil's Nose' train
- Two nights to soak up the sounds of the Amazon Rainforest
- Visit the ruins of Ingapirca and Cajas National Park
- Take a mangrove boat trip by the Pacific Coast and visit a Cacao plantation
- Overnight in the peaceful Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
We spend 11 nights in comfortable hotels, haciendas and lodges, and two nights in a standard lodge.
Accommodation is a real highlight as we stay in a mix of country haciendas (Spanish colonial estate houses), hotels and lodges. The haciendas offer a real retreat with welcoming staff and beautiful surroundings, such as gardens or mountains. Staying in the jungle is likely to be a memorable experience, our thatched bungalows are nestled in the forest and only reachable by boat. Optional single supplement available, see dates and prices.
