Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

86 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Latin America, USA & Canada Discover the astounding beauty of Ecuador on this captivating tour, wandering the cobblestone streets of Quito, encountering the rich wildlife and indigenous cultures of the Amazon Rainforest, and admiring the snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi, one of the world’s highest and most active volcanoes. NEW Ecuador’s Amazon, Andes and Volcanoes Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 & 2 “ UK TO QUITO: Fly from the UK to Quito. Meet your local guide and enjoy a welcome dinner. DAY 3 “ QUITO: One of the world’s first UNESCO Heritage Sites, a tour of Quito encompasses the Basilica del Voto Nacional, Presidential Palace, and San Francisco de Quito church, housing masterpieces by indigenous artists. Admire La Compañia Church, made of volcanic stone with a gold- covered interior, and visit El Panecillo for panoramic views of the city. Continue to the IntiÑan Equator Museum and Middle of the World monument to take photos standing with a foot in each hemisphere. DAY 4˜6 “ THE AMAZON RAINFOREST: Arrive at the Napo Cultural Centre, home to the Kichwa Añangu community. Head by motorboat to the parrot Clay Lick to see flocks of yellow-crowned parrots and dusky-headed parakeets. The Pericos trail provides further opportunities to see parrots, parakeets, macaws, howler monkeys, and tapir. Visit Kuri Muyu intercultural interpretation centre to learn about Kichwa traditions and sail the Napo River onboard ancestral Kichwa catamarans. Explore Añangu Creek, spotting monkeys, caiman and giant river otters, before a traditional dinner of local maito (grilled fish) and, for the adventurous, grilled worms known locally as Chontakuru. DAY 7˜9 “ OTAVALO: Enjoy lunch at a family- run hacienda, followed by a rose farm tour. Stroll Otavalo’s renowned indigenous market, a cultural hub steeped in ancient tradition, and explore Cotacachi, famous for its leather products. A cooking class teaches you about the cuisine of the Kichwa Otavalo people. On Day 9, head into the Ecuadorian Andes with a scenic drive to Cotopaxi Province. DAY 10 “ COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK: Visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi, 5897 meters above sea level. Learn about the area’s unique flora and fauna before continuing to Limpiopungo Lake to hike through the stunning grassland, spotting hummingbirds and wild horses. Lunch will be served in a restaurant within the National Park before your journey back to Quito. DAY 11 “ RETURN TO THE UK: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE Cotopaxi National Park Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Avianca from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 5 H Hilton Colon Quito, Napo Cultural Centre, 4 H Hacienda Pinsaqui, 3 H Hacienda El Porvenir, 5 H Hilton Colon Quito 8 EXCURSIONS MEALS 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Otavalo El Porvenir Coca Quito The Amazon Rainforest Cotopaxi National Park Lead-in price based on 14 Jan 2026. A single supplement starts from just £439 Extend your tour Galapagos Island Hopping 5 nights, Bed & Breakfast from £1,559 4 nights will be spent in the Galapagos and 1 night in Quito NEW Bogota Mini-Tour 3 nights, from £439 11 Days Escorted Tour from £3,199 Private tour an extra £232pp per day MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN £3,199 £3,299 FEB MAR £3,299 £3,399 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT £3,399 £3,499 NOV £3,399 £3,599 DEC