Ecuador trekking holiday
Description of Ecuador trekking holiday
Step away from South America’s main tourist routes and discover one of its best kept, and most biodiverse secrets: Ecuador. This seven-day tour is the perfect introduction, taking you from colonial Quito to charming Cuenca.
Less well-known than neighbouring Peru, Ecuador offers a microcosm of South American landscapes all tied together by manageable driving distances, friendly, welcoming people and beguiling indigenous cultures. It won’t just be the altitude that takes your breath away in Quito. And from here it’s a short hop into the Avenue of Volcanoes where snow-capped Cotopaxi and Chimborazo- Ecuador’s highest peak -dominate the skyline. We enjoy a wide variety of landscapes and flora, staying in comfortable lodges, haciendas and hotels.
Beautiful day walks are combined with traditional sightseeing as we travel the magnificent valley of volcanoes, with walks at both Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. We enjoy time in lively Baños and en route to Riobamba, we visit Ingapirca Inca ruins, the most important Inca site in Ecuador. The tour also heads to the Parque Nacional El Cajas, just 29km from Cuenca but rarely visited. It features glaciated valleys, Andean mountains and more than 200 lakes which attract wildlife from condors to deer.
Our last stop is Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest city, a lively place with an extensive historical centre and perfect for strolling. Did you know Panama Hats come from Ecuador not Panama? Discover hats and a whole host of other handicrafts in historic Cuenca.
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During trekking activities, fresh produce is sources from local villages where appropriate and preference is given to local products rather than imported goods. Andean ingredients are incorporated into the cooking.Waste is managed by using products with minimal packaging, carrying all non-organic waste out of trekking areas, and avoiding litter. Water sources are kept clean, and campsites are left clean after use. Organic waste is buried at an appropriate depth.
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Visitors will have the chance to learn about Ecuador, local culture and the communities encountered during the trips. Guides hold informal talks and discussions about aspects of local life, helping visitors develop an understanding of the areas visited and the people who live there.We continue to donate to a community project in Pifo.
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