Ecuador: Natural Wonders & Ancient Cultures is an 11-day journey from Quito to Guayaquil offering a rich tapestry of cultures, climates and contrasts.
This new tour has been crafted exclusively for an average of 18 guests (and no more than 24).
“Ecuador may be compact, but its travel rewards are colossal,” said Chris Hall, managing director Asia Pacific, Globus family of brands.
“We designed this new Small Group Discovery tour from the ground up to showcase the country’s incredible diversity – pairing boutique stays with iconic moments, from the cloud forests of the Amazon to the cobblestones of colonial Cuenca (below).”
From mountaintop to jungle floor, this new Small Group Discovery tour traces a one-of-a-kind route through Ecuador.
Guests will kick off the tour in Quito (below) where they will be treated to a private, behind-the-scenes experience at the El Alabado Museum – home to one of the best collections of pre-Colombian art in South America.
A full-day journey to Otavalo brings travellers to the Quitsato Sundial Monument – marking the true equatorial line – before diving into local tradition.
Highlights include a visit to one of the last remaining family-run weaving workshops in Ecuador and a visit to the famous local market.
Guests then cross the continental divide into the Amazon Basin for a two-night stay at the riverside Casa del Suizo Eco-Lodge, nestled along the Napo River.
Here, they’ll explore jungle trails with Quichuan guides, glide through rainforest waterways in search of diverse fauna and relax in hammocks with a view.
Guests then travel west through dramatic valleys and snowcapped peaks, tracing the ancient Inca road system. Highlights include rose plantations, sacred waterfalls, volcanoes, the ruins of Ingapirca and artisan-rich towns steeped in history and tradition.
From learning to weave Panama hats with local artisans to indulging in cacao tastings at a women-owned plantation, this journey celebrates the flavours, traditions and heart of Ecuador.
To add to this adventure, Globus is also inviting travellers to extend their journey with an optional, four-day Galápagos Islands cruise.
