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Best time to visit Ecuador

Discover the best time to visit Ecuador, with a month-by-month guide to the climate and travel conditions in the Andes, Amazon and Pacific coast....

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How to choose the right Galapagos cruise

How do you choose the right Galapagos cruise? Discover what to consider when comparing itineraries, cruise length, ships, comfort levels and naturalist guides....

Zonnepoort blik op Machu Picchu aan het einde van de Inca Trail

Peru

The 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Hike via Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu. Discover what to expect from the 2-day Inca Trail, how challenging it is and how to prepare....

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The extraordinary wildlife of the Galapagos

Discover the extraordinary wildlife of the Galapagos, from giant tortoises and marine iguanas to penguins, albatrosses, boobies and sea lions....

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Adventures in Ecuador

Discover Ecuador's adventures: hike the Andes, explore the Amazon, spot wildlife and experience remarkable places well beyond the usual tourist routes...

Peru

Best time to visit Peru

Discover the best time to visit Peru month by month, with insights into climate, crowds, festivals, Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and unique wildlife....

Peru

Peruvian cuisine

Discover why Peru is a leading culinary destination, from ceviche and pachamanca to regional specialities, local markets and world-class restaurants....

Peru

Nature in Peru

From the Andes and Amazon rainforest to the Pacific coast, discover Peru's extraordinary biodiversity and some of South America's most remarkable wildlife....

Peru

Cultures of Peru

Discover the cultures of Peru and learn about indigenous peoples, ancient traditions, traditional crafts and the living cultural heritage that gives each region ...

Ecuador

Cultures of Ecuador

Ecuador is far more than spectacular landscapes. Discover the people, traditions, festivals and craftsmanship that make this remarkable country so unique....

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Experience the Galapagos from home: films and documentaries

Discover remarkable Galapagos documentaries and films, from David Attenborough to Disneynature, and experience the islands from home....

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Aves Travels at the Fair for Adventure, Luxury & Cultural Tours 2025

Aves Travels at the Fair for Adventure, Luxury & Cultural Tours 2025 in Amsterdam. A look back at an inspiring weekend of travel and encounters....

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What to Pack for a Trip to the Galápagos Islands

What should you bring to the Galapagos? A practical packing list with clothing, footwear, snorkelling gear, camera equipment and useful tips....

Guest experiences

Now or never, Peru!

Two generations, two weeks and one long-held dream: exploring Peru together, while enjoying their own adventures along the way....

Peru

Visiting Machu Picchu: circuits, rules and access

Planning to visit Machu Picchu? Read about the circuits, routes, tickets, entry times, visitor rules and surrounding mountains....

Guest experiences

A magical journey in pictures

From the Amazon and cloud forest to the Andes and Galapagos: experience the remarkable diversity of Ecuador through this photo story....

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From the butterflies of Artis to the butterflies of Ecuador

A chance meeting in Amsterdam became a three-week journey through Ecuador’s cloud forest, Amazon, Andes and the remarkable Galapagos....

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Ecuador and Galapagos – 23 days of adventure

Janny and Jan travelled for 23 days through Ecuador and the Galapagos, from the Andes and cloud forest to the Amazon and an 8-day Galapagos cruise....

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An extraordinary journey for a very special year

Anke and Wim celebrated a milestone year exploring Ecuador, from the high Andes and mysterious cloud forest to the heart of the Amazon....

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From the highest peaks to the deepest waters

From Andean volcanoes to hammerhead sharks at Darwin & Wolf: Sandra and Dirk combine Ecuador with two remarkable Galapagos cruises....

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Ecuador, an amazing experience!

From the frailejones of Parque El Ángel to the Amazon and Pacific coast, Greet and Ed experience Ecuador's remarkable diversity in three weeks....

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The four of us to the Galapagos

Four travellers, one Galapagos adventure: Grace and Ad join their son and his partner for eight days of extraordinary wildlife encounters....

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A remarkable and memorable journey through Peru

Adventure and time to relax: Ingrid and Rob spend three varied weeks exploring Peru, from the spectacular Andes to the Amazon rainforest....

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A breathtaking journey thanks to Aves Travels

From cloud forest and Amazon to the high Andes and Galapagos, Annemijn and Dylan experience a journey that leaves them wanting to return....

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Mother and daughter on an adventure in Peru

Mother and daughter on an adventure in Peru. Read Joke's personal travel diary about their journey through the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and Cusco....

General travel

Birdwatching and photography tours in Ecuador and Peru

Discover birdwatching and photography tours in Ecuador and Peru, with specialist guides, remarkable birdlife and plenty of time for photography....

General travel

Habla español?

Learn Spanish for your journey to Ecuador or Peru and discover how a few words can lead to more local contact, cultural insight and memorable encounters....

General travel

Ceviche in Peru and Ecuador: love and rivalry

Discover ceviche in Peru and Ecuador: two very different preparations, a friendly culinary rivalry and two traditional-style recipes....

Ecuador

Birdwatching in Ecuador: from the Andes to the Galapagos

Discover Ecuador’s birdlife, from hummingbirds and condors in the Andes to Amazon parrots and remarkable seabirds in the Galapagos....

Guest experiences

The Galapagos – simply spectacular

Keen sailors Olga and Hans choose an intimate Galapagos cruise filled with memorable landings, snorkelling adventures and extraordinary wildlife....

Guest experiences

A dream fulfilled: a journey to the Galapagos

A dream becomes reality at 65 as Henk travels from Ecuador's bird-rich cloud forest to the extraordinary islands of the Galapagos....

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Dive into the world of sharks, tropical fish and penguins

Discover diving in the Galapagos, from hammerhead and whale sharks at Darwin and Wolf to the extraordinary marine life around the central islands....

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Galapagos entry fee: how much does it cost and where does the money go?

Visitors to the Galapagos pay an entry fee to access the protected areas. Find out how much it costs and how your contribution helps protect the islands’ ...

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Galapagos: common misconceptions and the facts

Is the Galapagos difficult to reach, very expensive or possible to see in just a few days? We look at five common misconceptions and the facts....

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Visit Galapagos all by yourself? The perfect holiday!

Travelling to the Galapagos alone? Discover why expedition cruises suit solo travellers and how to avoid high single supplements....

Ecuador

Golf in Ecuador…? Yes, really!

Play golf in Ecuador on exclusive courses in the Andes and near Guayaquil, combining exceptional golf with a tailor-made journey and the Galapagos....

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Darwin, the mockingbird and Wallace

Charles Darwin is inextricably linked with the Galapagos. Discover how mockingbirds influenced his thinking about evolution and why Alfred Russel Wallace played ...

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Galapagos decision overload? Cruise or island hopping

Cruise or island hopping in the Galapagos? Discover the differences in wildlife experiences, freedom, travel time and cost, and find out which way of travelling ...

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“I never want to go home!”

Katja spent eight days cruising the Galapagos, exploring different islands and encountering sea lions, penguins, tortoises and extraordinary marine life....

Ecuador

A world of biodiversity

Ecuador is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. Discover its extraordinary wildlife and plant life, from the Amazon and Andean cloud forests to the ...

Galápagos

best time to visit the Galapagos

Discover the best time to visit the Galapagos, with month-by-month insights into climate, wildlife, snorkelling, diving and sea conditions...

Peru

Regions of Peru

Peru is a country of remarkable contrasts. Discover the desert coast, the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, and explore how each region offers its own ...

Peru

The Inca Empire

The Inca Empire is far more than Machu Picchu alone. Discover the remarkable engineering, innovations and enduring legacy of one of South America's greatest ...

Ecuador

Four worlds in one small country

Discover the four regions of Ecuador: the coast, the Andes, the Amazon and the Galapagos. Four completely different worlds, surprisingly close together....

Ecuador

A fairytale landscape of frailejones and Polylepis

Discover Reserva Ecológica El Ángel in northern Ecuador, where thousands of frailejones, mysterious Polylepis forests and high-altitude páramo create an ...