Ecuador 50 Plus Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

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• In the lush tropical lowlands of Ecuador visit a working Cocoa (Cacao) Plantation Visit Guayaquil's Seminario Park, a favorite place of bird watchers and home to arboreal Iguanas Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Explore stunning Tintoreras Islet with its sea lions, turtles, iguanas and whitetip reef sharks Stand before the historic ‘Wall of Tears,’ monument to prisoners who constructed the barrier Hike to Sierra Negra, one of the most active volcanoes on the Galapagos Islands At the Los Humedales complex, see all four species of mangroves found in the archipelago Visit the Turtle Breeding Center - hear about programs to save the iconic Galapagos Tortoises Visit the "Middle of the World" monument at the Equator that marks latitude 0º Enjoy the wonders of nature and the hot steamy thermal springs at Papallacta in the Andes Journey deep into the Amazon, a living jewel with rare beauty and astonishing natural wonders From atop the canopy walkway pause to view amazing panoramas and vibrant colored birds Meet with women at an Interpretation Center to learn more about the Kichwa lifestyle A native guide shows you how to fish for the infamous razor-toothed Piranha - a real challenge! Listen to the symphony of frogs and birds on a nocturnal jungle walk by flashlight Discover Quito's historic colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour a rose plantation and learn about Ecuador's major rose cultivation industry †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Discover Quito's colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º Journey to the "beginning of time" as you travel to the astonishing Galapagos Archipelago Snorkel/Swim on magnificent white sand beaches with astounding marine life Observe areas with blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Galapagos penguins and sea lions Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station's giant tortoise breeding center Explore Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the nation's largest port Visit Parque Historico and learn about the history & culture of the region

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• Galapagos Islands
• Guayaquil
• Quito

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• In the old center of Guayaquil, visit Seminario Park, with its colonial atmosphere Enjoy a tour, demonstration and chocolate tasting at a cocoa plantation Learn about the cultivation of orchids in the small town of Gualaceo Discover the charm of Cuenca, a city located high in the Andean Mountains Marvel at the impressive stone foundations of Ingapirca Ruins, believed to have been used for religious purposes Spend two nights at an Amazon Lodge discovering the area's flora and fauna Visit a Quechua community interpretation center in the riverside village of Ahuano Visit Colonial Quito and walk through its cobblestone streets Excursion to the Middle of the World Monument †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Discover Quito's colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Visit Buccaneer Cove, once an important site for 17th and 18th-century sailors Snorkel on magnificent beaches with friendly marine turtles and plentiful marine life Travel along the jagged shores to Rábida Island on a panga while naturalist-guides explain the area's dramatic geology The unique environment encourages sea lions, marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, penguins and flightless cormorants Observe areas with Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and sea lions Explore Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the nation's largest port Visit Parque Historico and learn about the history & culture of the region

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• Visit Colonial Quito and walk through its cobblestone streets Stand at the Middle of the World monument, located at a latitude of 0º Stay in the Amazon region and visit a Quechua community interpretation center Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via The Voyager Inca Rail Train City Tour of Lima with its 2000 years of history †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates