Conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond has announced an extension of its South America portfolio with the launch of an expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands. Named the andBeyond Galapagos Explorer, the 38-metre (124-foot) yacht will operate on two seven-night routes in the east and west of the famed Galapagos Islands. Boasting just fo...

Ecuador is a small South American country straddling the equator. Despite its modest size, Ecuador is among the most megadiverse countries on Earth and the most biodiverse destination per square kilometre. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands. With its location crossed by the equa...

The highway from Quito became a road, then be a dirt path, then, only tire tracks. We moved back in time from the urban, to the small village, to the occasional hut into nature. Three hours from the capital of Ecuador we were inside a rainforest, to a cloud forest, to Mashpi Lodge. It is now a luxury retreat, built not as either a luxury lodge or a...

Hurtigruten Expeditions is expanding its global offering to include the Galapagos Islands, the isolated archipelago off the coast of Ecuador famous for its unique nature and wildlife. Starting in January 2022, Hurtigruten Expeditions will offer seven-day adventures on-board MS Santa Cruz II, visiting some of the most spectacular and iconic sites of...

(annual February/March) As the first city to be named a World Heritage Cultural Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts numerous treasures spread throughout a diverse and alluring landscape. The capital city has much to offer including authentic culture and rich indigenous and Hispanic traditions evident at every corner through its exquisite gastronom...

The luxurious Napo Wildlife Centre is located on a small ridge at the edge of a jungle lake surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, which is home to more than 600 bird and animal species Designed for nature lovers who want to experience the Amazon's unique landscapes and observe breathtaking wildlife, it sits within the Yasuni National Park. This park...