| Ecuador has much to offer the more adventurous | | | | to provide the best knowledge of the exact area that |
| traveler, with numerous providers of various tours and | | | | you are visiting, and will also be able to advise you on |
| activities. These range from treks on foot, by bike, and | | | | what to expect from the weather -- especially |
| on horseback throughout the Amazon and the Andes. | | | | important if you're interested in climbing in the |
| Wherever you want to go, and how ever you want to | | | | mountains. Traveling with a knowledgeable and |
| get there, you will find something to excite your sense | | | | experienced guide means you can feel confident in |
| of adventure in this spectacular country. | | | | venturing out into the most remote locations, and get |
| Ecuador is a country of diverse and extreme | | | | to know the Ecuador that most tourists never see. |
| landscapes, with the magnificent coast vying for your | | | | There are a variety of tour options; including guided |
| attention against the splendor of the mountains, the | | | | expeditions up into the mountains for climbers with |
| wealth of wildlife and the unique plant life of the | | | | varying levels of experience; cycling and motorcycling |
| rainforest. The people here are equally diverse, with | | | | trips, which will usually be supported by a vehicle |
| European, African, and Asian cultures incorporated into | | | | carrying supplies to set up camp for you each night; as |
| the local culture, alongside traditions brought here from | | | | well as simple day treks both on foot and with horses. |
| other parts of the Americas. | | | | Ecuador's landscape contains a mix of deep ravines |
| A visit to Ecuador means an encounter with a range | | | | and rushing rivers in the mountains, volcanic craters |
| of habitats, which can be explored, either alone or with | | | | that look like something on an alien world, and lush |
| a guide. Many visitors choose to join a trek on | | | | green forests. A guide can bring you through this |
| horseback, which offers the chance to travel longer | | | | unique land, revealing to you the secret spots that are |
| distances than on foot, but with the same close | | | | hidden among the breathtaking sights. Discover the |
| relationship to the surroundings. There are routes that | | | | homes of stunning wild animals, and hot springs bubble |
| take you through snowy mountains, to the sides of | | | | up from the earth! |
| volcanoes, through dense jungle surrounded by the | | | | There are many other adventure activities you can |
| vibrant forest birds and insects and the warm tropical | | | | participate in on your tour of Ecuador, including |
| rain. You can hire a bike to race along dirt tracks | | | | skydiving and rafting on the many exciting stretches of |
| through breathtaking scenery, or climb some of the | | | | white-water. After you've exhausted yourself, you can |
| most stunning mountains in the world. | | | | always head to the beach for a more relaxing end to |
| Your choice of guide will have a dramatic impact on | | | | your vacation, surrounded by warms sands and the |
| your experience of Ecuador. A local guide will be able | | | | peaceful Pacific waters. |