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Ecuador & Galapagos

Andes to Amazon
Galapagos: Cruise the Enchanted Isles
Avenue of the Volcanoes
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WHEN TO TRAVEL?

Ecuador's mainland climate varies according to altitude. The highlands are drier from June to September and are at their best from July to August with clearer skies caused by higher winds.The jungle has rain all year round but the wettest months are from April to June. The coast is especially hot, humid and wet from January to April.
The Galapagos climate is influenced by ocean currents. It is most popular to visit from December to May as the seas tend to be calmer, warmer for snorkelling, the sun shines and it is generally very hot with sudden showers. The temperature drops from June to November as the Humboldt current reaches up from the south bringing much richer seas and an increase in wildlife activity. However in August and September the sea and land temperatures drop, it is often cloudy and the sea is especially choppy (when many boats put in to dry dock). 
 

Ecuador is naturally blessed with great diversity and abundant life, as if many countries had been condensed into one. Thanks to its diminutive size it is easy to travel from imposing Andean mountain scenery to virgin tracts of Amazon jungle and onto the natural paradise of the Galapagos Islands.

 

 

MEET MANUELA DE FAZIO
REGIONAl SPECIALIST FOR ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS
“I was born and raised in Italy, graduating in modern languages at Rome University before moving to England where I started working for a tailor-made tour operator for 5 years. I have travelled extensively in Europe, especially in the Balkans, and fell in love with Latin America during an eye-opening trip 2 years ago. Amongst my favourite memories is spotting Machu Picchu through the mist at the Sun Gate, during the Inca Trail, and dancing Cuban salsa at La Casa de la Musica in Havana!”
 

“Below are some of my Ecuador highlights. For more information on these travel gems or any other highlights of Ecuador, call our Americas team on 0844 875 1895 or, see some of my suggested itineraries to the right.”

“A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE ECUADOR HIGHLIGHTS”

“Swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos was really exhilarating; they are so playful and just want to show off."

“The views from Panecillo Hill in Quito encompass 12 volcanoes whilst the well-preserved old town is laid out at your feet below."

“The quality of the varied and imaginative cuisine surprised me and ended up being one of the highlights of my trip”