A wildlife extravaganza awaits you on a 3-5 day adventure in Ecuador's Amazon jungle at one of two excellent lodges that represent the best in eco-tourism.

From deep in the Chota Valley in the Andean Mountains to the coastal beaches of the Esmeraldas province, the African influence is alive and well in Ecuador. Listen to the payadores (poets who improvise verse along to music) and the frenetic rhythmic beat of hand-made drums, then watch how women craft beautiful handicrafts made from natural fibers. Overnight at Choco Lodge, reached only by canoe, hidden in one of the world's most bio-diverse regions. Life is simple, but African roots and heritage still thrive.

Imagine docking your canoe on the shore and walking through the jungle to the home of a practicing shaman. Share chicha, participate in cleansing rituals, learn about herbs, healing practices and powerful spells. You'll visit markets, explore the rainforest, and travel through the jungles and highlands of Ecuador.

Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos, ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz, then drop off your bags at your hotel in Puerto Ayora. We'll let you loose to explore the island! This town is not only home to the legendary Charles Darwin Research Station, but its nearby beaches and lagoons are great for snorkeling and diving. Try a day trip to nearby islands for a glimpse of the Galapagos wildlife, meet newfound friends for dinner at a restaurant on Darwin Avenue, or just find a hammock to lie in and watch the glorious sunsets.

Join a two or three-day adventure to Otavalo and the surrounding area to visit market towns, hike and stay in 17th century haciendas.

Venture each day from your 20-passenger luxury yacht with a skilled naturalist to a new island and get up close and personal with the stunning terrain and fearless exotic creatures that make the Galapagos their home. Walk volcanic trails and hike to the top of an inactive volcano. Come nose to nose with a 150-year-old tortoise, snorkel alongside penguins and watch as a blue-footed booby dances in courtship

Just minutes from the world-famous Otavalo Indian market, the romantic and deluxe Hacienda Cusin is a secret hideaway nestled in the Andean foothills. Celebrities and royalty alike have chosen Cusin as their luxurious base for travels in Ecuador. Once you step foot inside its courtyard gates, you'll know why. Dine by koi fountains filled with fragrant rosebuds, explore nooks and crannies, look for the hidden doorway, or head to the village for exquisite handicrafts. Return to your antique-filled room after dinner, and you'll be greeted by a roaring blaze in your very own kiva fireplace.

Oh my champagne and wine, sweet chocolate, and daily spa treatments! This is the ultimate in soft adventure travel. Your accommodations range from Quito's newest and hottest boutique hotel, a small Swiss-run mountain retreat, a private cabin just steps way from bubbling hot springs, and a luxurious forest resort. Along the way, shop for bargains at handicraft markets, hike to scared waterfalls, go birding in a cloud forest and photograph rare orchids. Perfect for 'just the girls' or for a romantic getaway.

A hotel-based adventure that explores a number of islands and includes snorkeling and hiking, and offers a great alternative to yacht-based tours.

The only Galapagos Islands Adventure that includes camping on two island beaches and exploration by sea kayak. See wildlife up close while paddling, hike to an active volcano, snorkel with fish and sea lions and much more...