The Splendorous

Andes

The Andes

The fascination to travel seems to be particularly great in Ecuador, as numerous visits from some of the World's most famous travellers prove. In relatively recent history, Alexander Humboldt admired and studied the diversity of nature along the equator during his American journey from 1799-1804. By visiting Ecuador, you too can explore the exclusive scenery and the fascinating cultures here at the equator. Choose from the many day tours and travel packages below that are available from Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca including city tours, trips to the Mindo cloud forest, the Equator monument and a tour to the Cotopaxi national park.

Good to Know

Read the basic info and also some useful facts about exploring the Ecuadorian Andes! Here you will find everything you should know before traveling!

Country

Ecuador

Visa Requirements

Not Needed for most countries over the world

Vaccinations

Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. Most travellers may need Hepaitits A and Typhoid vaccines.

Languages spoken

Spanish, Kichwa and English (very few % of the population)

Currency Used

US Dollars $

Highest Mountain

Chimborazo at 6,310 meters (20,702 feet)

Cities & Tours in the Andes

Book here your Tour in the Ecuadorian Andes and experience by yourself why Ecuador has won several International Awards in Tourism and why people fall in love with our Nature!