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Tours and travel to Ecuador and other South America countries, custom itineraries for groups and individuals, responsible tourism and soft adventures for all ages

Galapagos Islands Cruises and tours, yachts, expedition ships, hotels and dive resorts:

Tours and travel to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador with an Ecotourism company, we are experts in leading expeditions to the Galapagos Islands with naturalist guides.

South America - Central American - Travel Directory

South and Central America travel directory and index of tours, hotels, cruises, transportation, vacation planners, trip guides, tour operators for organizing your travels to Latin America.

Galapagos Islands tour and cruises travel planner:

Galapagos Islands travel planner, description of the islands, tourist activities and sites, hotels, cruises and tours around the Enchanted Isles.

Amazon river cruises in Ecuador on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer:

Amazon riverboat eco tours to visit indigenous communities and tribes, birdwatching and adventure in company of naturalist guides..

Ecuador travel transportation and tour guides :

Find Ecuador vans for charter and guides for hire, custom tours for groups individuals, Color Bus Line is a supplier for many international wholesalers.

Galapagos travel & luxury cruises:

We operate the brand new (July 2006) M/C Anahi Catamaran, this boat replaces one of the older boats of our Galapagos fleet, we have 20 years experience offering unique wilderness trips, our guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park and offer passionate onsight and classroom style lectures. The M/C Anahi will offer a new level of comfort and service in the Islands with our pampered adventures.

Ecuador Mainland Hotel, Lodges & Hacienda Listing and Reservation Center

Ecuador's major cities hotel directory and booking site. From five star international brands to local hacienda lodges, there is an option for every taste. By personally inspecting each hotel and having close ties with them, here you will find the best deals for your nights in mainland Ecuador.

Online Travel Guide for Ecuador Travel

Your complete guide to the country of the four worlds. Our consultants will happily assist you from accommodations to tours, transfers to meals, and everything in between to assure you have a memorable Ecuador travel experience!

Complete Comprehensive Galapagos Islands Travel Adviser

Find all you need to plan the perfect Galapagos Islands getaway. Here you will find a list of must see attractions, accommodations in the archipelago's main islands, cruise tours and other alternatives. This travel advisor is an invaluable tool for anyone visiting the Enchanted Islands.

Cruise & Hotel Based Galapagos Island Tour Directory

The Galapagos Islands are pretty much in any travel lover's bucket list. They appeal to nature enthusiasts, geologist fans, bird watchers, divers and pretty much any other adventurer looking for something out of the ordinary. Here you will find tours and options that can fulfill any of these people's highest expectations.

Galapagos Islands Hotel Index and Booking Site

Traditionally, the Galapagos Islands have been explored onboard cruises. Today though, it is possible to enjoy the Island's many treasures by staying in one of the many accommodations present in the archipelago's main three main islands. One of these rooms, bungalows, suites or cabins will be the perfect complement to a day filled with exploration.

Bahia de Caraquez cultural and ecological tour, 4 days

Sample itinerary suggestion

This 4 day ecotour combines the best of Bahia´s natural attractions and ecocity projects in four full days of interesting visits. These include;

The organic shrimp farm
Encarnación agroecology site
Isla Corazón
Saiananda park
Jororá -tropical dry forest reserve
Rio Muchacho Organic Farm
Rio Muchacho Community Environmental School
Ecopaper ( paper recycling project )
Eco market and the recycling of organic material from the city ..and more

To reach Bahia you may arrive overland from Quito or Guayaquil or by plane (1/2 hour flight).

Day 1 Bahia de Caraquez
Ecocity tour, lookout points, ecomarket,
and Miguelito the Galapagos Turtle (90 year old resident of Bahia).
Tricycle tour of the water front.
Lunch in Bahía or in the community of Porto Velo
Isla Corazón ( community tourism project ) Mangroves, board walk, video, mystical canoe ride beneath the mangroves to see the bird colonies. (The timing of this tour time is subject to the tides )
Dinner and night at Hotel - Bahia

Day 2 Bahia de Caraquez
Breakfast in Hotel
Visit organic shrimp farm, tour of the farm and bird watching en route
Tasty meal of shrimp on the farm
Visit ecopaper workshop, see the craftswomen decorating and creating 80 different products with recycled paper.
( this project was created to provide alternative employment to families who lost the livelihood from the mangrove forest during the shrimp farming boom. )
Visit town composting site
Dinner in Columbios - great grills and sea food, night in Bahia

Day 3 Bahia - Rio Muchacho
Walk in Tropical Dry Forest , excellent views of Bahia
Lunch in Bahia
Trip to Rio Muchacho Organic farm, via Canoa.
Tour around farm to see tropical crops, permaculture etc.
Dinner and camp fire
Night in Rio Muchacho.

Day 4 Rio Muchacho - Bahia - home
Typical breakfast
Activities e.g. chocolate making- from the bean to the cup ! cheese making
carving South American vegetable ivory / gourds etc.
Lunch
fishing river shrimp, clay face mask, visit Community Environmental school,
Depart from Rio Muchacho
Return to Bahía and farewell.

Note: some activities are subject to change due to the seasons and tides.

Travel companies that offer this tour:

Ecuador tours and Galapagos Cruises : Latin Trails offers custom itineraries, expert guides and private transportation for tours around Ecuador, we offer naturalist cruises on board our fleet of small yachts and expedition ship in the Galapagos Islands.