Family Adventures in Ecuador

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Travel with your tribe. Choose from dozens of international adventures designed for families with a thirst for adventure who want to discover the world as it really is. These trips open up the world of adventure travel to active families with children age 5 and upwards.

AdventureSmith Explorations AdventureSmith Explorations is the global leader in small ship, adventure cruise vacations. Aboard smaller yachts and vessels, families are free of the bells-and-whistles distractions and onboard diversions of large vessels. The focus instead is on guided off-ship adventure excursions such as hiking, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, and cross-cultural opportunities.

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ADVENTURE LIFE - 800-344-6118

ROW Adventures - 800-451-6034

THE WORLD OUTDOORS - 800-488-8483

Thomson Family Adventures - 1-800-262-6255

Wildland Adventures - 800-345-4453

Adventures Abroad - 604-303-1099
AdventureSmith Explorations - 800-728-2875
Andean Treks - 617-924-1974
Bestway Tours & Safaris - 800 663 0844
BikeHike Adventures - 888-805-0061
Eco-Voyager - 617-698-3478
Enchanted Expeditions - 593-2-256 9960
Galapagos Network. - 800-633-7972
Global Adrenaline - 815-464-8049
Go South Adventures - 206-301-0567
Metropolitan Touring - (593) 2 2988200
Mountain Travel Sobek - 510-594-6000
Myths and Mountains - 775-832-5454
QUASAR NAUTICA / GALAPAGOS EXPEDITIONS - 800-247-2925
Southwind Adventures - 303 972-0701
Tara Tours - 305-871-1246
TOPPSA - 593 2 265727
Tropical Travel - 281-367-3386
Uncharted Outposts International - 404-888-0909

Articles

The Magic of Ecuador

By Stewart B. Nelson, Ph.D.

"Do you want to look for buried treasure?"

We had spent the night at a hacienda on the outskirts of the town of Ba–os and during breakfast, Miguel, the manager, discussed with us the things to do: hiking in the cloud forest, horseback riding, or trout fishing. He then surprised us with the tale of Inca treasure that many believe was hidden in the surrounding mountains. We discovered on our recent trip that Ecuador was full of surprises.<br>

As we learned, Ecuador is South America's great diversity wrapped up in an easily accessible geographical package. Because Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, we found that in only two weeks we could experience an Amazon rainforest adventure, a highlands driving tour through the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes, a white sand beach resort, and to top it all off, a cruise through the enchanting Galapagos Islands.<<more>>

Ecuador - Mountain, Coast and Rainforest Adventures

By Suzanne Bender

Ecuador has much to offer the more adventurous traveler, with numerous providers of various tours and activities. These range from treks on foot, by bike, and on horseback throughout the Amazon and the Andes. Wherever you want to go, and how ever you want to get there, you will find something to excite your sense of adventure in this spectacular country.

Ecuador is a country of diverse and extreme landscapes, with the magnificent coast vying for your attention against the splendor of the mountains, the wealth of wildlife and the unique plant life of the rainforest. <<more>>

Ecuador Trekking Tours!

By Gracy Martin

Ecuador is a real life paradise for many reasons. Where else will you find bio-ecological environments, mesmerizing culture, superb landscapes, amazing landscape variations and immense amount of natural beauty? The splendid combination of so many terrains makes it a very desirable location for all kinds of vacations. No wonder, Ecuador is a real paradise for all visitors. Take on the Paramo treks to maximize your fun limits that come through changing climates leading towards tropical rainforests of the great continent. Above all, uncover the diversity of bird regime and animal life that give you a totally different feel of Ecuador trekking tours <<more>>

Napo Valley - An Ultimate South American Rafting Trip

By Christian Ordenana

Whatever you thought rafting was before, you should necessarily change your conception of it when rafting in Ecuador. Rafting isn't just about doing sport; it also means experiencing the magnificence of nature at its greatest. Being challenged by powerful rivers is not the only reason to take this adventure; it is also the search for breathtaking surroundings. That's why the Amazon Rainforest Region offers one of the best rafting hotspots ever discovered: The Napo Valley.<<more>>