Real Travel - Ecuador

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Incas. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight.

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Though, by South American standards, Ecuador is a small country, it is uniquely endowed with dramatic landscapes, a rich diversity of climatic zones, flora and fauna. Here it is easy to move from dense rain forest to snow capped volcanic peaks, then to warm beaches. Between these you’ll find rivers, pristine lakes and an indigenous people whose lifestyle, despite centuries of colonisation, still blends with their natural environment.

Exciting Ecuador

Ecuador

10 Days

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotels
AUD$1551 pp t/s
AUD$414 SRS

Comfort Class hotels
AUD$2093 pp t/s
AUD$645 SRS

Guaranteed Departures
2011: 31 Oct, 28 Nov

2012: 11/25 Jan, 08/22 Feb, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 30 May, 11 Jul,

08 Aug, 05 Sep, 03/31 Oct, 14/28 Nov

Daily private departures on request

Although Ecuador is the smallest of the South American countries it is distinguished by its geographical diversity. It is located across the Equator with Quito, the capital, at 2850 metres above sea level. With charming Spanish-period architecture and a largely indigenous population, Quito is a city well worth visiting. To the north, the country slopes down to the Amazon Basin, a delightful region with lagoons, dense forest and wildlife. To the west you’ll find the beaches of the Pacific Ocean and glorious sunshine. And 1000km off the coast are the Galapagos Islands which can only be described as a ‘window into the distant past’.
Includes: All airport transfers days 1-8, nine nights’ accommodation, meals as indicated, entry fees to includes sites, touring by A/C coach, train and inter-city coach, local English speaking guides.

Not included: Airfares from/to Australia, arrival and exit taxes, visas, optional activities, other meals, personal expenses, tips, optional activities.

Our hotels in Ecuador
City Middle Class Comfort Class
Quito Hotel Grand Mercure

Hotel Hilton Colon

Otavalo Hacienda Pinsaqui

Hacienda La Mirage

Papallacta Hotel Thermas Papallacta

Hotel Thermas Papallacta

Cotopaxi Hacienda La Cienega

Hacienda Hato Verde

Riobamba Hosteria Abraspungo

Hosteria Abraspungo

Cuenca Hotel Crespo

Hotel Carvallo

Guayaquil Hotel Unipark

Hotel Oro Verde