“Fabulous things come in small packages.  Ecuador is the most diminutive of the Andean countries, yet if offers more physical and cultural diversity than almost any country on the planet.”  With Two hemispheres and Four regions, there is something for everyone.  Journey through Ancient Empires, visit charming Colonial cities, go on a Spectacular Rail adventure, stand on the Equator, see craftsmen work in textiles, leather, wood, and “bread dough”.  Visit the famous natural Hot Springs (Banos).  Observe a breathtaking panorama of Scenery and Nature.   

        To discover the Galapagos Islands is to discover nature in its purest state.  Located in the Pacific Ocean (600 miles from the Ecuadorian coast), this mysterious and fascinating archipelago is comprised of 13 large islands, six smaller ones and over 40 islets.  Thus, all of the elements were in place to create this zoological and botanical wonder.Who hasn’t dreamed of cruising to the Galapagos Islands and seeing wildlife as Darwin witnessed it?  Here, you can swim with the sea lions, float eye-to-eye with a penguin, scuba dive with hammerhead sharks, stand next to a blue-footed bobby feeding its young and see giant tortoises that weigh up to 500 lbs.