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ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Despite being one the smallest countries in South America, Ecuador offers a staggering diversity of architecture, landscapes, wildlife and culture, including jungle tribes, colonial towns, huge expanses of rainforest, bird-filled cloud forests, snow-capped mountains and an extensive Pacific coastline.

It is also home to the Galapagos Islands - one of the world’s great natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with its remarkable collection of birds, reptiles and plants which led Charles Darwin to formulate one of the greatest scientific theories of all time: survival of the fittest, or the theory of evolution.

See our selection of GALAPAGOS YACHTS here.
 

TAILOR-MADE ECUADOR TOUR ITINERARIES

	Ecuador's Natural History Highlights The Amazon is complemented perfectly by the cloud forest and a superb seven night cruise of the Galapagos Islands in this comprehensive itinerary.
	An Island and Rainforest Adventure in Ecuador Focuses on two exceptional natural wonders: the species-rich rainforests of Amazonia and the enchanted isles of the Galapagos.
	Ecuador and Galapagos in Comfort and Style For those wishing to tour Otavalo and Quito in style and visit the Galapagos in comfort, staying on land rather than aboard a boat..
	Otavalo, Amazon and Southern Highlands Discover the highlights of mainland Ecuador including Otavalo market, the Amazon, Quito, Cuenca and beautiful Andean scenery.
	Bare Necessities tour of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Explore the major highlights of Ecuador at a wonderfully affordable price, combining many scenic mainland sites with 3 nights exploring the Galapagos Islands.

Best time to visit Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands:

The influence of the Andes causes the climate of Ecuador to vary considerably between regions.  The coast is very dry but can be cool and misty from June to September; the Andes have a pleasant spring-like climate and are generally driest between June and September; the Amazonian rainforest is generally hot and wet throughout the year with the highest rainfall from April to September. 

The Galapagos Islands receive very limited rainfall and can be visited at any time of the year.  It is generally very hot, sunny and humid from December to May when thunderstorms may occur.  From June to November the cold Humboldt current brings cooler weather, cloud, wind and mist (garúa).  This is also the breeding season for many seabirds (including the waved albatross) and when most migratory whales visit the islands. 

The islands are strongly affected by El Niño events which can dramatically alter the weather at any time.

Reading Suggestions:

In association with nhbs Environment Bookstore

The Birds of Ecuador

Traveller's Wildlife Guides: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Ecuador and Galapagos