Best time to be there
June to September is the best time to enjoy the Andes whilst the Galapagos are best from April to August - not too warm and plenty of animals in their breeding seasons.
Fly to
Quito - LAN Airlines, daily via Madrid
flying time
13 hours
time difference
GMT -5 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area
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The Amazon region of Ecuador, located to the east of the Andes, is one of the most accessible and travel-friendly areas of the upper Amazon basin and, biologically, the richest area of anywhere else on earth.
There are innumerable varieties of flora, including some of Ecuador's 4,500 species of orchids, and many plants which hold medicinal value. Wildlife such as butterflies, bats, monkeys, sloths, parrots, macaws, river dolphins and caimans are all relatively easy to view.
The Ecuadorian Amazon offers a wide range of activities including swimming, canoeing, rain forest walks, bird watching and not forgetting some of the finest white water rafting routes in South America.
The Amazon accounts for little more than 5% of the total population of the country, but here there are small communities of Indians such as the Huaorani, Cofan, Shuar, and Siona-Secoya who live in jungle villages and carry on with many of their ancient traditions. A visit to these communities will be a highlight of your holiday to Ecuador.
There are some truely stunning lodges and camps in the Amazon, including Napo Jungle Lodge.
Suggested Amazon Accommodation
Napo Jungle Lodge
Napo Jungle Lodge is located on the edge of Lake Añangu and was built in conjunction with EcoEcuador, a non-profit organisation. For the perfect journey, contact Abercrombie & Kent.
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Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
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