Ecuador Holidays

Found in the Northwest of South America, Ecuador is home to the world’s highest volcano, Cotopaxi and numerous sites in the country have been listed as UNESCO World Heritages, like Cuenca and the Galapagos Islands. Consider Ecuador Holidays for unforgettable time of life.

For travelers looking for the ultimate in cultural experiences, Ecuador will not be a disappointment. Both the Quito and Cuenca are World Heritage Sites filled to the brim with 17th century churches, beautiful plazas, and carefully restored mansions of era’s gone and picturesque monasteries. The architectural treasures that adorn the cobblestone streets transport you to the colonial days of the Spanish and the museums will have you time warped straight back to pre-Columbian days.

The scenery in the country is unsurpassed as the landscape flows in all its glory and highlights the Andean villages festooned with vivacious markets and vibrant textiles.

In the Amazon, not only can the most spectacular sunsets be captured, but shamans continue to harvest the rainforest medicines their ancestors used.

For the adventurous visitors, taking a trek into the Andes is demanding but it has been likened to a fairy tale as you will come across small villages, luscious fields and babbling brooks. As the mist clears, the view of the snow-covered peaks are sure to get adrenalin surging and the motivation to summit the 5000m high volcano will beckon.

For the not so daring, you can take in the lush landscape without having to climb it. In fact, they make a great backdrop for bike rides, horseback tours and even smaller hikes between villages.

Ecuador further offers amazing surfing off the Pacific Coast and extreme rafting along its rivers and jungle-clad banks.

The infamous and remote Galapagos Islands comprise 13 main islands and 6 smaller isles and are renowned for the unique wildlife inhabitants. It is here that travelers can get really close to massive tortoises and the world’s only marine iguanas. The most amazing birdlife and sea life can be enjoyed and the highest mountain of the islands, the Volcan Wolf, towering at 1707 meters can be taken in.

The Amazon rainforest is also a popular attraction for wildlife lovers. It is here that you can cruise the rivers and walk the trails in search of toucans, river dolphins, monkeys and anacondas alike.

Some of the lodges in the rainforest offer great views from canopy towers where you can spot more than 350 kinds of birds.

The colonial town of Quito is a great way to experience Ecuadorian culture. The town spreads across the Andean Valley, fringed with volcanic peaks. The old town is somewhat historic, filled with museums, churches and historic theaters. The narrow streets provide an insight into the lives of the inhabitants and visitors will enjoy many a musician, ice cream sellers and quaint shops selling anything possible.

The culture is that of shouting vendors whilst aromas of local fare like peanuts and roasting pigs linger in the air. Just a short walk from Quito will find you in the newer side of town where multistory hotels abound. This is the trendier side with cafes, bars and international restaurants but an element of Ecuadorian flare has been retained.
Ecuador tends to have two seasons, dry and wet.

The best time to visit the highlands is during the dry season, June-September and December. The central valley has an air of spring year-round but canoe travelling is best done during the wet season as streams are at their maximum.

Trekking is best left for the dry season, September-December. January-May, although wet, is the best time to visit the beaches with many a sunny day. June-August are the most popular times for tourists as the islands are scorching but wet, making it the best time to spot exotic creatures in the rainforests, tour the Galapagos Islands and laze on the beaches.

Our Ecuador Holidays will definitely etch themselves on your memory.