Ecuador nestles at the northern end of the South-American Andes and the western end of the Amazon. So our trips lead us along snow-covered volcanoes, beautiful valleys and indigenous settlements where time stands still. Along the way we’ll stay overnight in cosy hotels. But you’ll need to sleep well because we’ll experience enormous environmental contrasts in the thin mountain air and the humid jungles. You’ll also experience the country's largest and most colourful markets, you’ll enjoy stunning beaches and you’ll visit a uniquely bird-rich island, which is so full of rare species that it is known as ‘mini Galapagos’.