Adventure, culture, culinary delights, antiquities, natural wonders … this tour has it all. Cross the Equator on the Pathway of the Sun. Stay in centuries’ old Andean haciendas and enjoy the food and drink of Ecuadorian hosts. Marvel at volcanoes towering over lakes and farmlands. Cruise spectacular Cuicocha Crater Lake. Journey through Cotopaxi National Park for views of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Ride the Andes Mountain Train, spend time in local communities, and browse colorful markets. Tour a Panama hat factory and a cacao plantation to learn how chocolate is made. Visit the largest pre-Columbian archaeological site in Ecuador and walk the ancient streets of Cuenca, dating to the Incan Empire. Choose to extend your stay to visit the Amazon rainforest and/or the Galapagos Islands.

• Journey down the famed “Avenue of the Volcanoes,” exploring the culture and beauty of Ecuador’s most fabled towns including Cuenca, Riobamba and Baños.
• Stay in centuries-old Andean haciendas boasting rich Spanish colonial history – these estate accommodations are unique to Ecuador.
• Marvel at Cotopaxi Volcano’s perfectly shaped cone during a tour of the national park and lunch at a hacienda.
• Tour a Panama hat factory in Cuenca to witness local artisans transform toquilla palm straw into famous finely woven hats.
• Ride the Andes Mountain Train and enjoy a folklore show in the local community.
• Tour rose, banana and cacao plantations, and learn how chocolate is made.