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⚠️ Starting today (Aug 1, 2024), the new Galapagos entrance fees apply.

⚠️ Desde hoy (1 Agosto 2024) rigen los nuevos precios de la entrada al Parque Nacional Galápagos.

⚠️ Heute (1.8.2024) treten die neuen Galapagos-Nationalpark-Eintrittsgebühren in Kraft.

📍 Genovesa Island – Northern Galapagos Highlight
This small island is known as the Galapagos bird paradise because of its large number and variety of birds. It is also an excellent snorkeling site.

Notable wildlife:
- Red-footed and Nazca bo***es
- Magnificent and great frigatebirds
- Short-eared owls
- Swallow-tailed gulls
- Lava gulls
- Galapagos mockingbirds
- Galapagos doves
- Darwin’s finches
- Red-billed tropicbirds
- Wedge-rumped storm petrels
- Yellow-crowned night herons
- Smallest marine iguanas
- Galapagos sea lions
- Fur seals
- Sally Lightfoot crabs

Visitor sites:
- Prince Philip's Steps (hiking, deep-water snorkeling, kayaking, glass-bottom boat)
- Darwin Bay (hiking, beach time, snorkeling)

How to visit:
- Galapagos cruise (north-bound itineraries, minimum length: 3 nights)

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A Galapagos cruise is usually a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so we get very excited when we have repeat customers. 🌞 Claudia and Jens traveled with us in 2017 and returned to Ecuador this year, to see the albatrosses on Española Island in Galapagos and visit the rainforest. 🌿

📍 Española Island – Southern Galapagos Highlight
It is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago and home to a large variety and quantity of animal species, many of which are endemic to the Galapagos Islands or even this particular island.

Notable wildlife:
- Blue-footed and Nazca bo***es
- Colorful marine iguanas
- Waved albatrosses (April to December)
- Galapagos sea lions
- Española mockingbirds
- Galapagos doves
- Galapagos hawks
- Darwin’s finches
- Swallow-tailed gulls
- Red-billed tropicbirds
- Española lava lizards
- Galapagos heron
- Sally Lightfoot crabs

Visitor sites:
- Punta Suárez (hiking)
- Gardner Bay (beach time, snorkeling, kayaking)

How to visit:
- Galapagos cruise (south- or east-bound itineraries, minimum length: 3 nights)
- One-day trip from San Cristóbal Island

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Experience the magical atmosphere of Quito’s old town by night 🌙

Vive el ambiente mágico del centro histórico de Quito 🌌

Lass dich von der magischen Abendstimmung in der Altstadt von Quito verzaubern 🌙

The Amazon Basin is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Come explore it with us! 🐦
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Happy International Workers' Day, a day to celebrate the strength, dedication and effort of millions of workers who are building a better future every day.

A 4-week vacation in Ecuador without visiting the Galapagos Islands or the Amazon rainforest? No problem because Ecuador has countless magical places to explore! 👣

Must-visit places on a day trip to Otavalo:
- San Pablo Lake at the foot of Imbabura Volcano 🗻
- Plaza de Ponchos in Otavalo to shop for food and handicrafts 🧣
- Cayambe to try some traditional “bizcochos” 🥖

Galapagos, Amazonia, Andes and Coast – Sylvia and her family wanted to see everything… and we helped them organize the perfect family vacation! 👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👦

The most comfortable way to explore the wonders of the Ecuadorian Amazon region? Take a river cruise aboard the Anakonda or Manatee, and indulge in top-notch service, luxurious amenities and expertly guided jungle adventures! ⛴️🌿🐒

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Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a deeply spiritual time in Ecuador that blends religious devotion with vibrant cultural expressions. 🙏✨ The festivities and observances surrounding this week leading up to Easter Sunday are deeply rooted in the country’s tradition and culture. ✝️ Some of the key events and activities in Quito include processions and religious ceremonies, art exhibitions and traditional food (notably “fanesca”, a hearty soup made with numerous grains and salt cod).

Mindo - a natural paradise full of adventure! 🍃
✅️ Marvel at the vastness of the cloud forest during a cable car ride
✅ Hike through the lush vegetation
✅ Discover beautiful wildlife
✅ Visit different waterfalls and take an energizing

Ecuador’s coastal region is known and praised for its culinary riches. 😋
Freshly caught seafood and a mix of spices and herbs such as cilantro, cumin and chilli are at the heart of its gastronomy. 🐟🌶️
Get ready to experience some mouthwatering flavors that showcase Ecuador’s vibrant and diverse cuisine. 🇪🇨🧑🏾‍🍳

Fernandina Island is one of the youngest and most volcanically active islands in the Galapagos archipelago. Its massive shield volcano, La Cumbre, dominates the landscape with its imposing presence. The volcano has begun a new eruption on March 2nd, offering our travelers visiting the Western islands spectacular sights. 🌋

We are here to listen to your needs and wishes. 🧑‍💻
Sandra already had a clear idea of what she wanted to see in Ecuador, but very little time. Our Ecuador travel expert Alejandro helped her put together a fantastic itinerary that ticked all her boxes. ✅

Estamos aquí para escuchar tus necesidades y deseos. 🧑‍💻
Sandra (.do) ya tenía una idea clara de lo que quería visitar en Ecuador, pero muy poco tiempo para hacerlo. Nuestro experto de viajes en Ecuador, Alejandro, elaboró un itinerario fantástico que cumplía todos sus objetivos de viaje. ✅

Wir sind hier, um auf deine Bedürfnisse und Wünsche einzugehen. 🧑‍💻
Sandra hatte bereits eine klare Vorstellung davon, was sie in Ecuador sehen wollte, aber nur sehr wenig Zeit dafür. Unser Ecuador-Reiseexperte Alejandro half ihr, eine fantastische Reiseroute zusammenzustellen, die alle ihre Vorstellungen erfüllte. ✅

On this Women's Day, we remember that diversity makes us stronger, strength makes us persevere and together we can achieve anything. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏽💪

The Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest is a biodiversity hotspot because of its abundant and diverse wildlife. When you travel to the deep jungle, you have the chance of observing up to 10 different species of monkeys. 🐒 Are you ready to go looking for them? 👀

Strolling through Quito’s historic center is like taking a walk back in time. 🚶‍♀️ The cobblestone streets and colonial architecture transport you to the 16th century when Quito was founded. Grand churches like the majestic, neogothic Basílica del Voto Nacional at its entrance, the Cathedral with is colorful domes, the gilded Compañía de Jesús and the beautiful Church and Convent of St. Francis are just some of the old town’s many architectural treasures. ⛪ Quito’s historic center remains the living heart of the city, still thrumming with culture and tradition centuries later. 🩷 Are you ready to explore it?

No wonder so many lovebirds choose Ecuador as their wedding or honeymoon destination. 🥰 Historic haciendas, secluded jungle lodges, fancy spa hotels, intimate cruises all featuring enchanting views. 🌄 What romantic escape will you choose? 🇪🇨❤️

Discover Ecuador in a customized, carefree, and authentic way! 👣 We organise your dream vacation according to your interests, needs and budget, so you can dedicate yourself entirely to enjoying Ecuador’s wonders. 🏝️🏞️