Ecuador has it all. Between the Andean peaks, the Amazon rainforest, and the beautiful white sand beaches, travelers have a myriad of experiences to pick and choose from to suit their level of adventure and comfort. When is the best time to visit?
Exploring the Amazon Rainforest: Discover the world’s largest tropical rainforest with guided tours in Brazil, Peru, or Ecuador. The Yasuni National Park and Manu National Park offer incredible biodiversity. Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef: Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Austral...
The same can be said for transport times once you are at your destination. If you want to visit multiple places, be sure to do your research and factor in transit times. It’s nice to think that you can be in Paris today, Amsterdam tomorrow and London the day after, but if you do ...
Continuing on, make a stop in the Hoh Rainforest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Walk along the Hall of Mosses, a trail that will take you past ancient trees that tower 300 feet overhead and drip with moss. In the western portion of the loop, you’ll run into one of the most underrat...
The largest island is also the youngest, so the Big Island isn’t as green as the other islands, featuring more black lava landscapes. In some places, it feels like you’re on the moon. Then again, on the Hilo side, there’s lots of tropical rainforest – and waterfalls too. The ...
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throwing a bathing suit and a toothbrush in a bag before embarking on some great adventure. The reality is that off-the-cuff planning, or lack thereof, could leave you spending precious time scrambling for the essentials while your fellow adventurers are ziplining through the rainforest. ...
The opportunity to get high up on Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcanoes to observe the glaciers was excellent in itself, but then the cycling down each mountain was just amazing, traveling from the treeless paramo to the forest and farms below. Descending from 5000 meters to 2800 meters...
Gloves(1) – Any pair of light gloves will do unless you plan on visiting in the heart of winter. Here’san affordable onefrom Amazon. I am wearingOutdoor Research Flurry mittsin this post. Insulated/Fleece-Lined leggings(2)—These are great for layering, and if you find that you are ...