This document describes a 10-14 day guided tour program through Ecuador that includes visits to Quito to learn about the unique culture and try local cuisine, a trip to the Equator line at Mitad del Mundo, shopping at the famous Otavalo Market, mountain excursions for breathtaking views, and wildlife observation at the Charles Darwin Research Center and Galapagos Islands, where activities like swimming with sea lions are offered. The tour aims to provide an unforgettable cultural and nature experience in Ecuador.

1. Explore Ecuador10 and 14 day Guided ProgramsQuito, Galapagos IslandsSpring or Summer

2. Explore Quito, Ecuador’s historic capital city Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

3. Visit the Plaza de Independencia Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

4. Learn the city’s unique culture Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

5. Take classes at the AcademíaGuayasamín Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

6. Take a trip to Mitad del Mundo and stand on the Equator line Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

7. Try the local cuisine Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

8. Stop at the Otavalo Market, the most famous market in South America Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

9. And try the local fresh produce Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

10. Take an excursion into the mountains Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

11. Experience breathtaking views Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

12. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, home to the famous ‘Lonely George’ tortoise Photo retrieved from http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://greenhouseneutralfoundation.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Galapagos-Turtles.jpg Photo: Guillermo Granja

13. Observe the unique wildlife on the Galapagos Islands Photo retrieved from Wikimedia commons Photo by Hersfold

14. Swim with sea lions at Concha de Perla Bay Photo retrieved from: members.virtualtourist.com Photo by Waxbag

15. Meet your Ecuadorian Family Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network

16. Have an experience that will last a lifetime Photo courtesy of Global Citizens Network