The Galapagos archipelago is made up of 13 main islands, 6 smaller ones and many islets. None of these are near the mainland of Ecuador and a short flight to Baltra is required. The best way to visit this unique place is by taking an expedition cruise. We opted for a 7-night cruise, which was actually a combo […]
Guayaquil is a bustling and lively seaside city located on the Pacific coast. It’s location makes it an ideal departure or returning point for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. With only one day in Guayaquil our time was very limited, however, we made the most of it by visiting some of the city’s main attractions.
The city of Quito is situated at an altitude of 9350 ft (2850 m) in the Andes Mountains. We landed late in the evening and were delighted to wake-up to a spectacular view of Quito and the Andes from our hotel room. We were off to a great start with one of our most memorable […]