Ecuador

I realized we were all on an adventure together, and even if I had a slight handicap, nothing was going to ruin the spectacular sail through these islands.

You know how everyone’s heading to Peru? Well, here are eight reasons you visit Ecuador instead.

In the Galapagos, there are no promises of seeing blue-footed boobies or rare finches but what you are guaranteed is a one-of-a kind adventure with nature.

The islands are seen as an ecological paradise where exotic and rare animals roam. Believe me, they have all of this in spades but, what is rarely captured in photos …

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)!