Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands

Description

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ecuador & the Galapagos.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from travelling to the lower Rio Napo into the Amazon jungle to taking a dip in the paradise of a white-sand cove at Puerto Chino, and braving a spiritual cleansing from a curandero (healer) at Parroquia Puerto Limon.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Volcán Chimborazo; Museo Arqueológico Centro Cultural Orellana; and Quito’s UNESCO-listed Centro Histórico
• Special features on wildlife encounters, exploring 24 iconic volcanoes, Galapagos islands guide
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Ecuadorian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps 
• Covers Quito, Northern Highlands, North Coast & Lowlands, The Oriente, Central Highlands, South Coast, Cuenca & the Southern Highlands, Galapagos Islands

 

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet’s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands.