East of Quito, the foothills of the Andes are on your doorstep with a scenic drive and no need for the hassle of internal flights. Ride on horseback in the shadow of volcanoes, explore colourful Andean market towns and discover cloud forests teeming with birdlife. Combine the North and South, and you will encounter a contrast of soft grassy meadows and rugged mountains. In the hands of one of our favourite guides, we can arrange an authentic adventure into the heart of the highlands. You will be enchanted by the warm welcome from friendly locals and ancient traditions still alive today.
Ecuador’s high-altitude capital city is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is worth spending a few days in Quito to take in the beautiful colonial architecture of the city’s historic centre and the contemporary art galleries and skyscrapers of the new quarters.
From its beginnings in Peru, The Amazon River completes its 4000-mile journey in Brazil, carving its way through the world’s largest rainforest to the Atlantic Ocean. With around 1,300 bird species and approximately 2.5 million different insects living beneath the canopy, not to mention the 40,000 species of plant life, the Amazon is a nature-lovers dream.
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