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Travel in Ecuador with Intrepid
Ecuador might be smaller than its heavyweight South American neighbours, but this audacious land stakes a legitimate claim as the continent's most complete package. Blessed with a bonanza of perfect beaches and the remarkable Galapagos Islands, Ecuador’s wealth of natural riches make it a one-stop shop for incredible real life experiences. Come and indulge in a scoopful of the Amazon rainforest, a generous helping of the Andes and a refreshing glass of colonial Quito - Ecuador makes for a scrumptious serving of South America’s best.
Experience Ecuador's highlights on these trips
Cartagena to Quito
19 days
Basix
- USD $1,290CAD $1,295AUD $1,255EUR €1,005GBP £780NZD $1,605ZAR R10,405CHF FR1,175Trip Price tool tip
- USD $490Kitty tool tip
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USD $1,780*CAD $1,770*AUD $1,723*EUR €1,347*GBP £1,078*NZD $2,193*ZAR R13,812*CHF FR1,562** Total price tool tip
Cartagena to La Paz
59 days
Basix
- USD $3,820CAD $3,845AUD $3,715EUR €2,975GBP £2,315NZD $4,760ZAR R30,800CHF FR3,485Trip Price tool tip
- USD $2,050Kitty tool tip
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USD $5,870*CAD $5,835*AUD $5,676*EUR €4,405*GBP £3,565*NZD $7,220*ZAR R45,057*CHF FR5,106** Total price tool tip
La Paz to Cartagena
59 days
Basix
- USD $3,820CAD $3,845AUD $3,715EUR €2,975GBP £2,315NZD $4,760ZAR R30,800CHF FR3,485Trip Price tool tip
- USD $2,050Kitty tool tip
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USD $5,870*CAD $5,835*AUD $5,676*EUR €4,405*GBP £3,565*NZD $7,220*ZAR R45,057*CHF FR5,106** Total price tool tip
Quito to Cartagena
19 days
Basix
- USD $1,290CAD $1,295AUD $1,255EUR €1,005GBP £780NZD $1,605ZAR R10,405CHF FR1,175Trip Price tool tip
- USD $490Kitty tool tip
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USD $1,780*CAD $1,770*AUD $1,723*EUR €1,347*GBP £1,078*NZD $2,193*ZAR R13,812*CHF FR1,562** Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Shop for hand-crafted treasures in the markets of Ecuador
- Discover the quirky maritime history of Post Office Bay
- Watch the sun rise from the thermal springs of Banos
- Get active and mountain bike around Isla San Cristobal
- Travel to Galapagos’ unique volcanic landscapes
- Spot exotic wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest
- Swim through the rich underwater worlds of Santa Fe Bay
- Chill out in the parks and plazas of Cuenca
- Wander Quito’s history-infused colonial streets
- See huge Galapagos tortoises in the wild
Ecuador's Top Picks
The Galapagos penguin is the world's only species of tropical penguin
Top 5 Natural Marvels of Ecuador
- Volcanoes: Ecuador is a climbing and mountaineering paradise, with some of the grandest (and most active) volcanoes in the world. Just south of Quito lies the ‘Avenue of Volcanos’, which includes the country's highest peak, and no less than nine awe-inspiring volcanos.
- Beaches: Ecuador is a beach lover’s haven, with a well-earned reputation for supplying some of the most gorgeous spots on South America’s Pacific coast. While there are no shortage of backpacker havens and crowded Ecuadorian holiday spots, those seeking a little more privacy should check out the beautiful Manta and the gorgeous Machalilla National Park.
- The Andes: Hard to ignore, the Andes form Ecuador’s rocky spine and are home to breathtaking tropical valleys, snow-capped peaks and fresh mountain lakes. A welcome escape from Ecuador’s hot summers, the Andes offer an unforgettable array of high-altitude adventures.
- The Amazon: Rich in colour and natural diversity, Ecuador is blessed with a sizeable portion of the famous Amazon rainforest. Lying to the west of the Andes, this incredible jungle is home to some of the world’s most fascinating and unique species, as well as being an ideal place to enjoy activities such as canoeing, trekking and bird watching.
- Galapagos Islands: Journey to a lost world and discover a wildlife sanctuary that continues to inspire visitors and scientists alike. Relatively untouched by human life, the Galapagos is an ecological Disneyland, the jewel in Ecuador’s already glistening crown.
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Ecuador at a glance
- 64
- Quito (population 1.5 million)
- 14.7 million
- Spanish
- USD
- (GMT-05:00) Bogota, Lima, Quito, Rio Branco
- Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin), Type B (American 3-pin)
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