Ecuador

About Ecuador

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Travel to Ecuador, and let Tribes guide you through one of the friendliest South American countries.

Ecuador, straddling the equator in South America, is a gem of a country which offers a wide variety of attractions in a relatively small area. The landscape stretches from the dizzy heights of the Andes down to the rainforests of the Amazon basin in the east, and the Pacific coast in the west.

On our website you will find details of some of the main highlights of the country. Travel to Ecuador and you are sure to leave with a great love of the country and its people.

Featured trips

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Bellavista Cloud Forest Extension
Just 2 hours north of Quito, Bellavista is a 700 hectare private reserve formed by sharp, deeply forested mountains, descending to gorges with rushing waterfalls and streams. A beautiful setting for those with an interest in birds and natural history.
Cotopaxi, Devil's Nose & Cuenca Extension
A wonderful trip for exploring Cotopaxi National Park, taking an exhilarating train ride through the Devil's Nose, and relaxing in the colonial splendour of Cuenca.

Featured accommodation

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Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge
The 15 room Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge is located in the Tandayapa Valley, two hours from Quito by car.
Black Sheep Inn
The Black Sheep Inn is a rustic award-winning ecolodge situated at 3200m elevation in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Pricing guidelines for Ecuador

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Ecuador combines very well with Peru, but can also be linked with Brazil.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks highlights of Ecuador’s mainland using good standard accommodationBetween £1800 and £2750
2 week trip staying in top end haciendas and lodgesFrom around £3500+
10 days Andes & rainforest holidayBetween £1200 and £1600
16 days Andes & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)From about £3200+

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Rain
- 8
- 22
- Feb
- Rain
- 8
- 22
- Mar
- Rain
- 8
- 22
- Apr
- Rain
- 8
- 21
- May
- Cloudy
- 8
- 21
- Jun
- Sunny
- 7
- 22
- Jul
- Sunny
- 7
- 22
- Aug
- Sunny
- 7
- 23
- Sep
- Sunny
- 7
- 23
- Oct
- Rain
- 8
- 22
- Nov
- Rain
- 7
- 22
- Dec
- Rain
- 8
- 22

The unique wildlife and landscape of the Galapagos Islands.
The traditional cultures and dramatic landscape of the Andes.
Rainforests - home to diverse flora and fauna, as well as native tribes.
Superb birdwatching in the cloudforests.
Charming accommodation in haciendas, lodges and tribal huts.

Map and country information

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Language

Spanish is Ecuador's official language.

Visas

Not required for British travellers. Other nationalities should obtain advice from their embassy.

Health

There are no compulsory vaccinations, except yellow fever if visiting the rainforest. Malaria prophylactics are also recommended in the rainforest.

Best times to go

The driest season for the Andean regions is from about late May to early October. The Napo rainforest region is also a year round destination, though the rains are heaviest in July and August.The Galapagos Islands is a year round destination, with December to May the warmest months.

Getting there

There is an international airport at Quito and at Guayaquil. KLM and Iberia have routes via Europe to both cities. The flying time is about 14 hours. It is also possible to fly via America.

Ecuador

Ecuador

About Ecuador

Featured trips

Bellavista Cloud Forest Extension

Cotopaxi, Devil's Nose & Cuenca Extension

Featured accommodation

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Black Sheep Inn

Pricing guidelines for Ecuador

Weather and highlights

Map and country information

Language

Visas

Health

Best times to go

Getting there

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