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If you've never thought about traveling to Ecuador before, you're really missing out on some of the most awesome adventure spots South America has to offer.
Look below as we zero in on the best adventure places and activities in and around Ecuador. It's a stunning area with a huge variety of attractions and adventures including the unforgettable Galapagos Islands! And there are a number of Ecuador vacation rentals and holiday packages to choose from throughout the country that will leave you with memories that you'll never forget. Ecuador Vacation DestinationsGalapagos Islands
19 Stunning islands to explore!
Horseback riding,
snorkeling and fantastic kayaking are 3 of the most exciting ways to enjoy this area!
Kayaking excursions are available to San Cristobal, Floreana, and Bartolome Islands. You can also include snorkeling and hiking at some of the smaller islets and rocks that surround the area.
4x4 excursions make it possible to search for a variety of wildlife and secluded walking trails throughout the National Park. Snorkeling and scuba diving can be done in over 30 different dive sights, where you'll see penguins, sea turtles, manta rays, and sharks. Diving courses can be arranged here as well.
Amazon Rainforest 
If you're into wildlife viewing - this is the place to be! Yasuni National Park and Chorongo Trail are great places to see parrots, parakeets, monkey, anteaters, and a host of other species peculiar to the area. There are places where you can also try fishing and canoeing!
Another exciting adventure is to go for a night hike. Since many animals are hidden during the daylight hours, it's amazing to see how the forest comes alive with frogs and insects after dark!
The Andes Mountains 
There are some excellent hiking options through many parts of the Andes!
An area known as the Avenue of Volcanoes offers horseback riding, mountain biking, and trekking through some spectacular scenery. Not to be missed is some of the beautiful colonial towns that run along the highlands. Particularly outstanding is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cuenca! National Parks within the Andes Sierra offer numerous trekking opportunities including visits to Inca ruins, cloud forests and active volcanoes.
Ecuador Vacation Adventure Activities
Enjoy these exciting outdoor activities on your Ecuador Vacation
Ecuador Vacation - When to GoEcuador enjoys a temperate climate all year round. Along the coast and in the low lying areas of the Amazon, you'll find that it's quite tropical. The temperature gets noticeably cooler though as you head inland into the mountainous regions of the Andes.Vacation season in Ecuador is usually from July - September. It is also extremely busy from about the middle of December into January. Hotel rates tend to be higher during these times and tours and outfitters can fill up quickly! Because of Ecuador's location - It's the perfect place to travel to at any time! Seasonal differences are marked by dry and wet periods. It tends to rain more during the first six months of the year, with less precipitation from August onwards. The Galapagos Islands usually enjoy warm to hot temperatures throughout the year. Ecuador Vacation - How to Get ThereThere are a number of cities in the United States from where you can fly into Ecuador. New York, Miami, and Houston all have direct flights. Most major airports in Europe serve Ecuador including London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam.A cheap alternative is to fly into Peru and then bus it into Ecuador.
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Many islands are great for outdoor activities - like trekking and cycling!
