Andes To Amazon14 days - from $1980The best of mainland Ecuador: jungles, volcanoes, the coast and wildlifeStunning Andean scenery, colonial architecture, Indian markets and verdant cloud forests are just the start. Along the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes', we hike in Cotapaxi National Park before boarding the 'Devil's Nose' train for an incredible journey along its numerous switchbacks down the western Andean slopes. In the Amazon Rainforest we explore the jungle and its secrets including petroglyphs and abundant wildlife. Finally to the coast and a 'mini-Galapagos', home to sea lions, frigate birds, pelicans and boobies. Itinerary:Day 1 Start Quito. 2 Morning visit to Otavalo's Saturday Indian Market, Ecuador's most famous then on to hacienda for night. 3 To stunning Cuicocha Crater Lake for a short walk; to Cotacachi. 4 Walk in the cloud forest of El Angel Nature Reserve; visit Afro-Ecuadorian village. 5 Return to visit UNESCO awarded colonial Quito and Equator line. 6 Cross the Andes via the Papallacta Pass (4000m) to our Amazon Rainforest Lodge. 7 Explore rainforest with walks, canoe trip and visit to Amazoonica Animal Rescue Centre. 8 Along 'Road of the Waterfalls' with views of upper Amazon Basin to Banos. 9 Visit spa town of Banos; drive to Riobamba. 10 'Devil's Nose' train ride; to Inca Fortress at Ingapirca; drive to Cuenca. 11 Tour of the UNESCO World Heritage centre of Cuenca; afternoon free. 12 Walk in highlands of Cajas N.P.; drive to Guayaquil for city tour. 13 To Pacific Coast; boat trip through mangroves to Mangecito Island to observe frigate birds, pelicans and hopefully dolphins. 14 End Guayaquil. Mode of travel: Travel by minibus, 4WD vehicle or small buses (depending on group size), train and boat. Group size: Normally 6 to 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Accommodation: 11 nights hotels, 2 nights lodge all en suite Food: All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included. Optional Single Supplement: from $612.50 Trip Reference: AAX Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below. Trip Reference: AAX |
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| Start | End | Prices in US$ | Total Price | Availability | |
| 24 Feb 12 | 08 Mar 12 | $1980 | $1980 |  | |
| 30 Mar 12 | 12 Apr 12 | $2020 | $2020 | | |
| 08 Jun 12 | 21 Jun 12 | $1980 | $1980 |  | |
| 03 Aug 12 | 16 Aug 12 | $2020 | $2020 | | |
| 21 Sep 12 | 04 Oct 12 | $1980 | $1980 | | |
| 28 Dec 12 | 10 Jan 13 | $2020 | $2020 | | |
| 22 Feb 13 | 07 Mar 13 | $2070 | $2070 | | |
| 05 Apr 13 | 18 Apr 13 | $2070 | $2070 | | |
| 14 Jun 13 | 27 Jun 13 | $2070 | $2070 | | |
| 02 Aug 13 | 15 Aug 13 | $2100 | $2100 | | |
| 27 Sep 13 | 10 Oct 13 | $2070 | $2070 | | |
| 27 Dec 13 | 09 Jan 14 | $2070 | $2070 | | |
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2012 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2012 /13 brochure, due to be published in October 2011.