Regions in Ecuador & the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands offer the ultimate wildlife holiday, honeymoon or family adventure- they are renowned worldwide for their stunning array of land and marine life. Get close to some of the most colourful and fascinating species on earth, in one of the world's most incredible natural wonders.

As the largest city in Ecuador, Guayaquil is the commercial hub of the country and you can definitely feel a buzz about the place. Strolling along the streets, you'll find a melting pot of ancient and modern, from classical mansions and heaving markets to quirky cafes and fine dining restaurants.

One of the highest capitals in South America at 2800 metres above sea level, Quito is an extremely handsome Andean city with a wonderful setting. Flanked by volcanoes, some of them snow-peaked, Quito offers both modern town living and a fantastic colonial old town, rammed full of architectural gems, ethnic markets and charming people.

The Ecuadorian Amazon is top of our list for a fascinating and rewarding Amazon holiday experience. Covering much of the eastern side of the country, Ecuador’s Amazon jungle is not only reasonably accessible (it’s only a few hours from Quito), but it also harbours some of the best responsible tourism initiatives in the whole of South America.