One of the most beautiful regions of the Amazon jungle, with a group of lakes surrounded by dense vegetation. Travel by plane, then canoes to Cuyabena, where we will explore the area, observing the marvelous tropical birds and vegetation. Low season: March - June and September - October.

From Quito. Year around. One night in Quito, 2-6 days trek. Trek will take you to the highland plateau of the base of the Cotopaxi. Walking past old colonial Haciendas and Indian communities. Return to Quito. Package includes all meals and accommodation in Hotel in Quito and camping when trek.

We fly from Quito to Macas. Drive to Upano river and start the descendof this spectacular river, with class III and IV rapids. We will have the opportunity to observe tropical birds and flora from the Amazon basin. Dec. to Feb. Departures 2nd. Friday. Minimum 4 passengers.

From Quito to Mindo by car, where you can stroll through the cloud forest, observing Orchids, Bromeliads and over 300 different bird species. This is a paradise for botanic lovers and birdwatchers. The second day we will go back to Quito, using a different round, to visit the geo-botanic reserve in the Pululahua Crater.

The first day, leave from Quito to visit Calderon, Otavalo Indian Market and the town of Cotacachi (leather goods). Overnight in Hacienda Guachala in Cayambe, established in 1580, the oldest farm in Ecuador. Day two, after breakfast, a visit to "El Quinche" Madonna Sanctuary. Overnight at the famous Hacienda La Cienaga, built during the 18th century. Day three, after breakfast, still going south, stop in Ambato and Salasaca (tapestries). Overnight at Hacienda Manteles. Day for, departure towards Riobamba, stop in Baños (doorway to the Ecuadorian jungle) through the edge of the mountains, then a visit to Guano (hand-made rugs). In the afternoon, arrival to Hacienda Andaluza (1555). The last day, from Riobamba and by the Ave. of the Volcanoes, return to Quito.

a) Deep Sea Fishing: Blue Marlin off the coast of Salinas (Guayaquil).
b) Freshwater: From Cajas Lake, near Cuenca. This is a complex of nearly 300 lakes of various sizes at an altitude over 11,000 ft. over sea level.

The abundant and untouched marine life of the Galapagos Islands makes them a world class diving destination and the most important Marine Sanctuary in the world. The Archipelago of Galapagos is located in the Pacific Ocean, 600 miles west Ecuador. Best time of the year: Nov. to June.