10-Nights Ecuador: Natural Wonders & Ancient Cultures - Small Group Discovery

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Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. And this Small Group Discovery tour is an adventure of epic proportions-while enjoying inspiring boutique hotels, insightful private tours, incredible culinary delights, indigenous cultures, and ancient ruins. While Ecuador is a small country geographically speaking, it delivers a vast variety of dramatic landscapes spanning a variety of climate zones supporting an abundance of flora, fauna, and fantastic experiences that far outmeasure its borders. Without ever leaving the country, travelers can move in just a matter of hours from jungle-rainforest to the high slopes of the Andes, and down to the Pacific coast for a breathtaking and diverse array of panoramas and pristine natural wonders. From the highlands to sea level, Ecuador's fascinating diversity is echoed by its people whose cultural origins and traditions continue to be formed by their immediate geographical environment. An inspiring adventure in cultural beauty and bold natural wonders!
 

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Banos Banos Baños (Banos de Agua Santa) is a premier destination in the central highlands of Ecuador in Tungurahua Province. Relax in the thermal springs, revel in the views of the waterfalls and Volcán Tungurahua, boat or bike to the Amazon basin, hike through the gorges and lush rain forests. There's something for everyone to enjoy in Banos.	Destination Guide
Amazon Lodge
Guayaquil Guayaquil This tropical city of over two million people spreads out along the banks of chocolate-colored Guayas River, about 12 miles from Gulf of Guayaquil. The river, navigable for the largest of ocean vessels, makes this one of the Pacific's most important and best-protected ports. Visitors find the city itself is primarily valued as a gateway for the Galapagos Island and the rest of the country. Ecuador's scenic capital Quito can be reached via a 45-minute flight from Guayaquil. Lush green hillsides, snow-capped volcano cones and brilliant sunshine combine to make the city a charming surprise. Guayaquil offers a rich and interesting history. The meeting of Bolivar and San Martin is commemorated with the colonnaded La Rotunda facing the river. Other attractions include Colon Park where the city was founded, the Santo Domingo Church and the cemetery, often called the White City. With its elaborate tombs and monuments, this is one of South America's most striking burial grounds.	Destination Guide
Quito Quito Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.	Destination Guide
Cuenca Cuenca Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ecuador that boasts old world charm, cobblestone streets and stunning colonial architecture, despite also being the third largest city in Ecuador. This Andean city offers a pleasant climate, colonial plazas, many museums, old-world cathedrals and churches, excellent international food and an exciting nightlife for a range of interests.	Destination Guide
Riobamba Riobamba San Pedro de Riobamba is located in central Ecuador, in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. Riobamba is a popular trekking and mountain climbing center of Ecuador, and is a base to climb Lost Pyramid of Puñay, El Altar, Carihuairazo, Sangay, Chimborazo and more. The train ride from Riobamba is also extremely scenic and popular, as well as its open-air markets where indigenous artisans sell their handicrafts. The beautiful city also boasts prestigious museums, and is enjoyable to walk around with its any parks, plazas and pre-colonial architecture to enjoy.	Destination Guide

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