Ecuador Travelers Guide: Tours& Safaris
Cotopaxi Volcano Cruise
2 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
Add an extra thrill to your Kumuka tour and add on this Cotopaxi Volcano Climb, one of South America's highest volcanoes. Experience fantastic views from the snow-capped summit.
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Bella Vista Cloud Forest
3 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
The cloudforest ecosystem cloaks the steep slopes of the Andes at an altitude of between 900 and 2500 metres. It is forest of high biodiversity with a profusion of bird, plant and animal species. The lodge is situated at the southern edge of the Choco/Andean rainforest in an internationally recognised wildlife hotspot region.
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Galapagos Island Cruise
5 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
This remote archipelago, consisting of 13 major islands is located 1000 km from the Ecuadorian mainland. Climb aboard a comfortable cruise boat and glide from island to island, whilst discovering the large diversity of species and rare wildlife that thrives on these volcanic landscapes. You're touching hands with pre-history.
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Quito Spanish Language School
7 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
An Ecuadorian capital is an excellent location to spend a week or two learning Spanish before or after your Kumuka trip. many of our tours leave from Quito, so why not brush up on your Spanish before you begin your journey? The price includes accommodation and board with a local family. The school we have selected offers regional excursions and other group activities. The intensive teaching will give you the confidence to communicate effectively in Spanish.
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Galapagos Island Cruise
8 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
This remote archipelago, consisting of thirteen major islands is located 1,000 km from the Ecuadorian mainland. Climb aboard a comfortable cruise yacht and glide from island to island, whilst discovering the large diversity of species and rare wildlife that thrives on these volcanic landscapes. You're touching hands with pre-history.
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Ecuador Explorer
10 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
From the heights on the Andes to the lush verdant rainforest, this ten day trip is packed with varied highlights. Browse the handicraft markets at the shopper’s paradise of Otavalo, learn about jungle plants, medicine and shaman rituals on our jungle trekking excursion through the rainforest, sleeping at night in a bamboo lodge. Visit the spectacular emerald crater-lake of Quilotoa and travel through Ecuador’s spectacular scenery: lush fertile landscapes on the slopes of towering volcanoes. In the shadow of snow-capped Cotopaxi, hike to glaciers and perhaps spot condors circling, before relaxing in front of an open fire at our hacienda, then top off your trip with Salsa classes on your return to Quito. A perfect ten day holiday from work or add on one of our suggestions below to create your own personal South America experience.
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Volcanoes & Amazonian Islands
13 days, Starts & Ends: Quito, Ecuador
Discover the diversity of Ecuador with us on this action packed family tour. High Andean peaks and volcanoes, lush Amazon rainforest and wildlife, colourful Indian markets, cloud forest, and relaxation in a spa resort, make this trip truly unforgettable. Starting in Ecuador's capital Quito, we discover the colonial splendour of the old town. We then set off to enjoy the tranquility of the Andean cloud forest, where hummingbirds flit between the trees and beautiful orchids adorn the forest floor. There is even the chance for optional river tubing. We shop for souvenirs at Otavalo handicraft market famous for its indigenous sellers in their colourful traditional dress. We relax in the therapeutic hot spring waters at Papallacta - a world class spa resort with stunning views of the Andes. At Tena we explore the Amazon rainforest which includes visits to an animal rescue centre, a typical Indian community, and of course lots of walks through the rainforest in search of wildlife. We trek in the Cotopaxi National Park with great views of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. To finish off a memorable trip, we enjoy a last night together at the best folklore show in Quito!
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Amazon & Beaches
21 days, Starts Quito, Ecuador; Ends: Lima, Peru
Start in colonial Quito, high in the Andes. Explore the plazas and churches before the truck winds its way through lofty mountains then plunges into lush, green jungle. Journey deep into the Amazon by boat, relax in the famous hotsprings at Banos, shop for handicrafts at the wonderful markets in Otavalo. Descend along Peru's desert coastline, stop at Punta Sal's superb beaches, visit a wealth of ancient sites and tackle some adventure activities in the spectacular mountain town of Huaraz. All this in three amazing weeks!
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Rainforest & Desert Explorer
22 days, Starts Quito, Ecuador; Ends: Lima, Peru
On this fantastic trip through Ecuador's emerald scenery and Peru's desert coastlines, there are also plenty of opportunities for eco-tourism and adventure sports such as superb white water rafting and canyoning. We take dug out canoes deep into the Amazon jungle with native jungle guides, learn from shamans, hike through primary rainforest and enjoy relaxing jungle swims or tubing excursions downriver. Discover lesser-known corners of Ecuador, virtually untouched by tourism and relax in rainforest hideaways, enjoy colonial Cuenca's markets and cathedrals, chill out on Peruvian beaches and explore ancient cities before traveling to the soaring heights and frozen glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca, then round of your trip in Peru's capital, Lima.
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Andean Trail
42 days, Starts: Quito, Ecuador Ends: La Paz, Bolivia
Escape from 21st century life! From colonial Quito's cobblestone streets, canoe deep into the rainforest in search of pink Amazonian dolphins. At Banos, relax in the hotsprings or perhaps try horseriding? Laze on fabulous beaches, tackle some adventure activities in the spectacular mountain town of Huaraz and explore the colonial city of Arequipa. Climb high into the Andes en route to Cuzco then hike to the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. Experience life on Lake Titicaca's islands before reaching the dramatic setting of La Paz.
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Inca Magic
42 days, Starts: Quito, Ecuador Ends: La Paz, Bolivia
This great journey begins when you cross the equator. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas, discovering their mighty empire that stretched throughout the Andes. Shop at the markets in Otavalo, Pisac, and La Paz. Learn about the peoples: Uros Indians, Shamans deep in the Amazon rainforest and the Nazca culture. Relax on hidden beaches, share family homestays high in the mountains, party in Cuzco before hiking the legendary Inca Trail.
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Andean Experience
42 days, Starts: Lima, Peru Ends: Santiago, Chile
On this six week tour which leads you through valleys and over steep mountain passes and around stunning canyons, Kumuka will take you on a trip through the ages. Discover dinosaur footprints and pre-historic fossils, Inca temples and Spanish colonial towns, as well as enjoying the modern day wonders of winery tours and the party town of Cusco. Marvel at natural wonders such as emerald rainforest and golden deserts, snowy mountain peaks and white salt flats dotted with multicoloured lakes where you can spot condors, llamas and alpacas. Enjoy manmade wonders: Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, floating reed islands and bustling market towns where life continues as it has done for centuries, all of which unfold as we wind our way south to Santiago.
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Andean Adventure
56 days, Starts: Quito, Ends: Santiago, Chile
Travel down the spine of South America, across the great deserts, emerald rainforests and Andean peaks. Relish a wealth of natural wonders: active volcanoes, remote beaches and hot springs or man-made phenomena: floating islands, the Nazca Lines and the Inca Trail. Spot llamas, condors, dolphins - perhaps even a jaguar. All in 8 weeks of unfolding drama, revealing some of the highest, deepest and most remote sights on earth.
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Latin Landscapes
56 days, Starts: Quito, Ecuador Ends: santiago, Chile
The ultimate South American trip! From the sights: sunrise over Machu Picchu, colonial Cuzco and the mysterious Nazca Lines. To the scenery: the snowdusted Andes, Chilean desert sunsets, the gleaming white salt lakes, and Ecuador's patchwork emerald mountainsides. Don't forget the culture: the Nazca people, the Incas and the Chimu kingdom around Chan-Chan mud city. Or the history: from the Spanish conquistadors through to Chile's dictatorship of the 70s and 80s. The perfect cocktail of relaxing at the beach, partying and outdoor activities whilst discovering a continent packed with history, sights, and adventure!
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South American Explorer
63 days, Starts: Quito, Ecuador Ends: Santiago, Chile
So you want to experience it all? Here is the ultimate South American trip of a lifetime with a wealth of highlights all packed into one journey that takes you from the equator to practically Patagonia. Along the way, experience all the highlights of this amazing continent: Amazon jungle trips and Pacific coast beaches, desert landscapes and lush oasis, Spanish colonial cities and ancient Inca capitals, floating reed islands and blinding white salt lakes. You will learn about the Moches, Incas, Diaguitas and Aymaras, explore lands where the dinosaurs once roamed and visit the wine growing areas whilst we take you the Andean heights to verdant rainforest and on to the shores of the Pacific. This is no ordinary two months.
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