South America is an assault on the senses, with landscapes, cultures, food and drink to blow you away around every corner. This adventure will give you a taste of all of the above, it will challenge your body and mind, but with that extra bit of comfort and luxury you expect from such a memorable holiday – be inspired!

Food & drink
Included in the cost of the trip are meals in some fantastic restaurants, sampling some of the best food South America has to offer. While we will cover drinks during meals, we may ask you to chip in if it turns out to be a particularly thirsty night... Also, there will be a couple of occasions while in towns, when the group will be free to explore and as such we will leave lunches to your own discretion. This will be only 2 or 3 occasions though.

Accommodation
We have carefully picked some real characterful hotels whenever we are in towns and cities, with all the comforts you would normally expect, but not in the cold characterless style of a high rise hotel block. Of course, while on the Inca Trail, we have 2 person tents, but again will make this as comfortable as realistically possible.

Preparation
Once you have booked onto the trip, we will be with you every step of the way in the build up for departure, helping to sort flights, insurance, providing recommendations on kit, anything you should need.

Travelling alone?
Not a problem. Our price is based on two people sharing, and if you are joining this trip on your own, you will be sharing a room or a tent with someone of the same sex. If you would prefer to have your own room and tent, you can pay our single supplement of £200.

Continent or Region: South America

Country or State/County: Ecuador

SIGHTS
- Ecuador: Quito, the equator, the Santa Lucia cloud forest reserve, cruising through the Galapagos islands, volcano Chimborazo.

WEATHER
October is the end of the dry season, so the weather should still be stable and dry on the whole. As we are travelling from jungles to mountains to islands though, you should be prepared for a whole range of temperatures.

- trekking
- bird watching
- volleyball with the locals
- snorkeling,
- sunbathing
- enjoying good food and wine
- visiting project sites
- horse trekking,
- glacial walks

Leaders - The opportunity to lead a parents expedition is a real privilege for our leaders, so as a result you will be accompanied by only our best and most experienced staff. We have always said that it’s our leader which bring the trip to life for you – and you will not be disappointed here!