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Ecuador Tours - Galapagos Islands travel and Amazon cruises:

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.

Community rainforest journey - Amazon trip, 4 days

Suggested itinerary

The Sacred Valley invites you... Quichua-speaking people, ancient cultures, two thousand year-old petroglyphs, abundant wildlife... and the timelessness of the rainforest. The Sacred Valley is located in the foothills of the Cordillera de Huacamayos between Antisana Ecological Reserve, Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park, and Llanganates National Park.

Day 1 Quito - Papallacta
Drive from Quito to Papallacta - hike in the area and stay overnight at Papallacta Hot Springs. (L,D)

Day 2 Papallacata - Tena - Sacred Valley
Drive via Baeza to Tena and arrival at the Sacred Valley (B,L,D)

Day 3 Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley (B,L,D)

Day 4 Sacred Valley - Tena - Baeza - Quito
Leaving the community after lunch for the return to Quito (B,L)

Llaucana Cocha forms a part of the project "Huacamayo Urcu", which promotes both the sustainable development of the Amazon's natural resources and the ancestral culture of the indigenous population.
The project is supported by an Ecuadorian / Canadian development fund and the Foundation Sinchi Sacha. Sustainable tourism plays a key role in securing additional funds for this project.

Your visit will help!

Llaucana Cocha
It is a perfect gateway into the jungle. Directly from the Cabanas there are many excursions you can take, ranging from half or one-day hikes to longer trips. The flora and fauna will keep any keen birdwatcher, butterfly enthusiast or botanist content for days. Those who are less biologically-minded will nevertheless appreciate the rare and mysterious sensation inspired by being in the rainforest with the people who know it best.

In the surrounding area you will find more than 200 petroglyphs
- 2,000 year old symbolic rock carvings of great cultural significance.

Guests are invited to participate in all of the daily activities of the community. You will be introduced to the flora and fauna, medicinal plants, jungle foods and cuisine, traditional hunting techniques, spirit world, legends and "myths", as well as the present efforts to maintain a traditional way of life and survive in a modern world.

Tour operators offering this tour:

Ecuador tours and Galapagos cruises : www.latintrails.com