Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook

One moment you're sitting atop a snow-capped mountain, the next you're photographing breaching humpback whales or swimming with penguins... What one of South America's smallest countries lacks in size it certainly makes up for in variety. Travellers to Ecuador can canoe through the Amazonian rainforest, cycle down volcanoes, absorb themselves in the hustle and bustle of its capital, Quito, or visit the otherworldly Galápagos islands. This seventh edition of Footprint's highly acclaimed guide offers vital advice on how to navigate your way round this small but perfectly formed country as well as providing all the necessary information on where to eat, sleep, drink and party

• Including in-depth coverage and descriptions of the best adventure activities this tiny country has too offer, from treks, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and climbing
• Extensive listings for the best jungle tours and how to get the most from your Galápagos Islands cruise
• The low-down for each of the fabulous fiestas on offer
• Robert & Daisy have been travelling the region for years and know it extensively