Ecuador

The group – along with the trip itinerary – were amazing, but I firmly believe that without our local guide, the trip would not have meant what it did to me.

Here are seven totally amazing experiences that you shouldn’t miss once when you get there (having experienced them myself on Intrepid Travel’s 10-day Active Galapagos trip)!

To make the most of your time in this amazing archipelago, you need to be prepared.

Ecuador, small as it is, is actually packed with unique things to do and see. And we’re not talking about the Galapagos, we’re talking mainland splendor.

There’s only one place you need to stay to experience the real Amazon. This is it.