ECUADOR 2004October 14 � November 1Straddling the Equator, Ecuador offers in one small country the whole range of Andean scenery, from lush jungle to high sierra to Pacific coastland. Culturally, too, it is a mix: the official language is Spanish, but most of the many indigenous tribes and communities speak Quichua, the language of the Incas. Ecuador is prone to some disturbance � the volcano El Reventador recently covered the capital with a million tons of ash, and three years ago the president was ousted � but it is certainly the happiest and most stable of the Andean countries. On our fifth tour, we shall take a party of 10�15, and will travel with two or three Ecuadorians. For most of the time we will stay together � few local people speak English, for one thing � but we will not go round in a herd. THE DATES We plan to leave Heathrow in the evening of Thursday October 14, flying by KLM, and get back in the morning on Monday November 1. We shall be in Ecuador for 16 days and nights. If you want to stay on at the end of the tour to visit the Gal�pagos Islands � highly recommended, although not inexpensive � we can help to make the arrangements. THE ITINERARY This is always subject to acts of God and Man, but we plan to take in the following:
ACCOMMODATION The standard of hotel we stay in is good, but please note that single travellers will rarely have single rooms. WEATHER As a rule, Ecuador in October is dry � with the obvious exception of the jungle � and warm. In the sierra, the air is thin and the nights are cold. We will send you suggestions for what to pack. HEALTH The trip we are planning requires some stamina but is suitable for anyone of any age who is reasonably fit. If in doubt, ask your GP for advice. Please let us know if you are aged over 65 or have any pre-existing conditions. You will need to be vaccinated against diphtheria, hepatitis A, polio, tetanus and typhoid, and will need to take precautions against malaria. Our guides' local knowledge should ensure that we can eat and drink and still be merry. WHO ELSE WILL BE GOING? Third Way readers are, overwhelmingly, educated professionals. Last year's travellers to Ecuador included an environmental scientist, an adult education adviser, a retired missionary, an IT analyst programmer, a business development manager, an architect, a doctor and two vicars. The average age was 44. We will organise a lunch beforehand so that travellers can meet each other. TO BOOK To reserve a place, you should send a deposit for �250 made out to 'Third Way Travel' to Third Way Travel Ltd, St Peter's, Sumner Road, Harrow HA1 4BX. Of this, �70 is payable towards the cost of the international flights
(which should not exceed �700 including all taxes, fees and charges).
The flights are booked by South American Experience Ltd (Atol 3071), subject
to their booking conditions. We will send you an Atol receipt and details
of the flights in due course. The balance of �1,600 (which includes all meals, entrance fees &c) will be due by August 2. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or want more information. Updated 02/02/04 � Back to Top � Copyright, 2001, Stuart Johnston. All rights reserved Hosting and database from Ambit
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