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Package Tours to Ecuador
Andean Odyssey proudly offers an outstanding selection of tour packages to Ecuador - from regional tours of Ecuador's coastal, highland and Amazon jungle regions, to all-inclusive ecoadventures in Quito and the surrounding Andean countryside, the Amazon rain forest and the Galapagos Islands. Andean Odyssey also offers a fabulous variety of adventure programs and special interest packages.

Regional Tours
Ecuador's coastal region features the country's largest city, Guayaquil, and the port of Manta and the beautiful surrounding tropical jungle. Here you can visit Montecristi, where the world's finest straw "Panama Hats" are made, quaint fishing villages, and see Ecuador's thriving export industries of bananas, coffee and cacao.

Andean Odyssey offers a wide variety of tour packages to the spectacular Andean highlands of Ecuador. Start in the Quito - set in a compact valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks, and filled with lovely Spanish colonial architecture, Quito is commonly called the most picturesque capital city in Latin America. From there, it is a short distance to la Mitad del Mundo - where you can step in the southern and northern hemispheres at the same time, Otavalo - with its Indian market and some of Ecuador's finest handicrafts, Cotopaxi National Park, the lovely colonial city of Cuenca, and Baņos - the gateway to the Ecuadoran jungle.

Andean Odyssey tours to Ecuador's Amazon rain forest offer you the accommodations you are looking for. Whether it's an air conditioned cruise down the Amazon or a walking tour in search of the exotic flora and fauna of the rainforest, you can't better the tours we have to offer.

Ecoadventures in Quito and Elsewhere in Ecuador
Andean Odyssey offers a superb variety of ecoadventures in Quito and other fabulous destinations in Ecuador. Choose among a variety of 8 to 16 day ecoadventures in Quito that may encompass the Galapagos Islands, the Andean city of Otavalo and its fabled marketplace and the snow-capped volcano of Cotopaxi, among other extraordinary attractions in this little gem of a country.

Adventure Programs
Adventure travel in Ecuador is at your fingertips when you plan your trip with Andean Odyssey. Trekking and other ecoadventures in Quito and the nearby Andean highlands can't get any better. Full adrenaline - Andean Odyssey tours of Ecuador have it all!

Special Interest Tours
Andean Odyssey has a variety of bird-watching tours, as well as other tailor-made special interest tours for family travel, study tours for executives and students, and experiential tourism to satisfy your desire to work with the local population.

So don't forget - whether you prefer a tour of Ecuador's coastal, highland or jungle region, one of a number of ecoadventures in Quito and elsewhere in this compact country at the center of the world, or a specialized, made-to-order educational experience, the specialists at Andean Odyssey are ready to make your vacation dream come true!
 
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     Guayaquil - Manta - Plata Island   Tours Within Ecuador
 
     
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  Plata Island
 
   
 
  Manta Manchalilla
 
   
Welcome to Manta - Plata Island
PROGRAMS
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Transfer in Manta Port
Be met by our representatives at the Airport or sea port upon arrival and be transferred assisted by them when going to take a flight to any destination.
 
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Transfer Manta Port to Portoviejo City
Be met by our representatives at the Airport upon arrival and be transferred to City of Portoviejo.
 
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Transfer Manta Guayaquil
Be met by our representatives at the Airport or Port upon arrival and be transferred to the City Guayaquil. A four hour ride with plenty of sightseeing along the road, nature and typical coastal villages.
 
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Manta & Montecristi
Explore Manta and find the progress of an old fishing town converted into a modern port with loads of important facts about Ecuador's recent history. Find the homeland of the famed Panama Hat visiting the weaving centers at the nearby village of Montecristi all on a diverse natural setting formed by a Tropical Dry Forest ecosystem displaying great Ceiba trees and plenty of cacti forms.
 
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Pacoche Region Rain Forest
This four hour journey will give you a glimpse into the life of a typical coastal region on the way to the area of Pacoche where still exists a Tropical Rain Forest. Drive south from seaport to a brief panoramic view of Manta to leave the city.
Also along the way, visit the small village of El Aromo, where the fiber for the famous Panama Hats is obtained. Continuing South reach the area of Pacoche where some walking will be done. Then, we shall continue to reach the fishing village of San Lorenzo, our turn around point. Short stop and from there start drive back to Manta and seaport.
 
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Full day Isla de La Plata
La Plata Island offers a small showcase of some Galapagos species of seabirds together with great diving and snorkel chances. Also, superb whale watching on certain seasons.
 
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Machalilla National Park and Agua Blanca archaeological site.
This ecological area offers a great nature outing providing some hiking on Tropical Dry Forest with abundant and interesting vegetation forms as well as many bird species. Also learn about archaeology of ancient cultures and their living ways.
 
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Coastal Hacienda
This full day excursion allows you to view the Ecuadorian Coast countryside and to learn about the farmer (montubio) living ways. The Coast has some of the most important export crops in Ecuador such as bananas, coffee or cacao together with a variety of exotic fruits. All in all an educational experience for those who want to understand the tropical country agriculture. Enjoy a home made lunch at the hacienda (optional).
 
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Manta Dinner outing
Make a drive around the port city of Manta and end at a fine local restaurant to enjoy a typical coastal fully served dinner.
 
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Machalilla National Park & Isla de la Plata
This ecological area offers a great nature outing providing some hiking on Tropical Dry Forest with abundant and interesting vegetation forms as well as many bird species. Also learn about archaeology of ancient cultures and their living ways. La Plata Island offers a small showcase of some Galapagos species of seabirds together with great diving and snorkel chances. Also, superb whale watching on certain seasons.
 
*We provide vegetarian meals
 
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