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Extending your stay for even a short time can render rich rewards in Ecuador and nearby Peru. Both are home to some of the world's most spectacular mountains, colorful and ancient indigenous cultures and the western edge of the Amazon basin. You may want to arrive a day or two early to rest up for your trip to the Galapagos while taking time to explore the old colonial section of Quito.

The Ecuadorian highlands are just a couple of hours outside of town and you can spend time bargaining at the world famous Indian craft market in Otavalo, as well as the surrounding highland villages. Once there, you will probably wish you had more time to enjoy this lush area of volcanoes, lakes and agricultural land by staying at a local hacienda. The hacienda system formed the backbone of Spanish colonial agrarian society. Some have been converted into gracious hotels, which embody the flavor and hospitality of the region.

For an added rainforest wildlife-viewing bonus, Ecuador possesses some of the best eco-lodges the Amazon has to offer. You can extend your stay in the Amazon either before or after the trip. You may also want to consider a trip to the cultural treasures of Peru including Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the legendary Machu Picchu. We can help you customize your choices and make your arrangements. Following are a few suggestions:

MACHU PICCHU AND LA PINTA PACKAGE

Combine your cruise on board La Pinta with a trip to Peru and the mysterious land of the Incas. Travel through the sacred realm of the Incas visiting their capital city of Cusco this charming city with red tile roofs is a mixture of colonial and Incan history. Accompanied by your guide you will see the best the Cusco has to offer.  Then it's off to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will discover grand archaeological sites as well as the colorful modern day ancestors of the Incas, many of which speak the same historic language and live by similar means as their forefathers.

The highlight of the trip is the legendary Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Travel in style and comfort aboard a luxury train through this spectacular countryside.  Your journey to Machu Picchu features lovely green valleys, snow capped Andes peaks, the mighty Urubamba River.  Enjoy a full day with your guide at Machu Picchu.  Together you will visit the citadel and discover the the secrets of the Incas. 

Departing Peru, travel to Ecuador and to the natural wonderland of the Galapagos Islands.  In Galapagos you will cruise through the islands encountering the islands renown wildlife whether its snorkeling with sea lions, dancing along side a blue-footed booby or hiking along side a giant tortoise. 

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ULTIMATE WILDLIFE - THE AMAZON RAINFOREST AND LA PINTA CRUISE

Imagine yourself drifting down a narrow, winding jungle waterway surrounded on all sides by an endless sea of lush tropical greenery. The sky is alive with vibrant colors as a pair of scarlet macaws soars overhead. Or climbing to the top of the trees for a magnificent view of the surrounding area where you can observe toucans, parrots, and dozens of other colorful bird species in the treetops. With luck, noisy howler monkeys or the gentle three-toed sloth will also be seen. Sacha is a favorite destination of both professional and amateur ornithologists, with over 500 species of birds in the area. A short distance from Sacha Lodge is Ecuador's most accessible parrot lick, an exposed clay bank where brightly colored parrots of several different species gather in the early morning. Explore the best of Ecuador's wildlife by combining a visit to Sacha with your trip to the Galapagos.

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ECUADOR SAMPLER - QUITO, OTAVALO, TROPICAL FOREST AND LA PINTA

A fascinating visit to the world famous markets and craft villages of Otavalo. With your expert guide you will enjoy the opportunity to visit these legendary craftspeople at their homes and workshops where they follow their ancestral traditions in the creation of handicrafts. Each village has their own "specialty"” from weaving, hat making, leather goods, woodworking and embroidery to name a few. As you wander through these fabulous villages and markets by day then reward yourself with a stay at a historic hacienda at night. This is a fabulous opportunity to shop for exquisite crafts while enjoying a rich cultural encounter with local villagers. 2 days and 1 night including accommodations, transportation, and most meals.
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