Ecuador soft adventure tours and soft adventure tour itineraries for active travel to Ecuador in the Andes, Amazon, Coast and Galapagos Islands

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.

Ecuador tours - Horseback riding trips

Riding in Ecuador is one of the best ways to see this beautiful little country. Many haciendas and working farms offer horses for rent and have specialized guides that can show some of the most spectacular trails and landscapes in the Andes and Coastal regions of Ecuador.

Below are a list of diferent Ecuador horseback riding tours suggestions for you to review:

Humboldt´s Avenue of Volcanoes - 8 days: Our 8-day Alexander von Humboldt ride will take you on a learning journey that combines 5 days riding one of the smoothest rides in the world, with visits to some of Ecuador´s most beautiful cultural and natural destinations.

Lagoons Mojanda & San Marcos 5 Day / 4 Night Tour : In this tour you will ride over the Andean spectacular landscapes of Mojanda and san Marcos lakes in the northern ecuadorian andes in the region of Cayambe and Otavalo. As base for the ride tours we use the Shungu Huasi Horse Ranch, where our horses are based for this tour.

Horseback Riding Tropical Trail - 3 Day Tour : We will have a guided horseback riding tour around the Cerro Pondona and we go to the Chaupisacha-Reservoir via Laharfelder. We will ride through mountain-cloud forest and deep canyons until we get to the small Rio Blanco valley.

Hacienda Primavera horseback - multisport adventure 7 days / 6 nights : The hacienda owns a stable with over 10 horses and 2 donkeys. Riders from all levels of experience will be able to find their equestrian match. Horseback riding trails are along the lush valleys and riverbeds. Lessons are available for beginners.

The Trefoil Trail 3 days
: A choice of great sensible horses that rank from very calm to very sparky in order to offer you the horse that suits you.No problem for beginners, no bore for experts. Your choice of using Western or English tack. Security and friendliness for being accompanied and introduced by an experienced multi-lingual guide.

The Equatorial Trail ( 3 Days ) : Ride the Equator and the Pululahua crater. Nice horse, experienced guide and incredible scenery on a 3 day journey in the Andes of Ecuador.

All Around Pululahua   -   4 Days : Robust and amiable mountain horses will take us through the stunning landscape of this ancient volcanic crater with its constantly changing sceneries and huge bio-diversity.

The Hummingbird Trail   -   4 Days : We'll be riding along green, hilly pastures, passing several stately farms, where we can observe fighting bulls and flower crop for exportation, getting a good impression about present and past of the country.

Hike and Ride   -   4 Days : On our way to the HQ of the Chaupisacha research station in the midst of lush mountain cloud forests, we'll come across eroded lahar fields where volcanic mineral water is oozing out of the ground, decorated by beautiful orchids. Passing by deep gorges, we'll enter the narrow valley of the Rio Blanco.

From Cloud Forest to the Highlands   -   9 Days : This trip will take you through the very heart of the Western Andes and their unbroken beauty. Enjoy an incredible variety of Andean landscapes - jungles and deserts, hot valleys and cool windy heights, volcanoes and lakes, culture land and tropical wilderness - combined with fascinating in-looks into Ecuador's natural and social history.