Ecuador
Good things sure come in small packages, Ecuador may be a compact little country but its full to the brim with a diverse range of extraordinary! From Amazonian jungles, cloud forests, glacial volcanoes and Andean mountains to charming colonial cities, colourful markets, serene beaches and a smorgasbord of South American good eats! Ecuador also possesses a bucket list treasure like nowhere else in the world: the breathtaking Galápagos Islands! If you want to be enriched with wildlife, then this will be your utopia! The largest sea bird in Galapagos, the awe-inspiring waved albatross, soars the sky's and dives the seas. Or perhaps you'd love to see the only lizard on earth that spends time in the ocean and can dive depths of up to 20 metres! With many other fascinating species such as Galápagos penguins, giant tortoises, the frigate bird, sea lions, fur seals, Galapagos batfish and blue-footed boobies!
P.s if your looking for some breath takings thrills then look no further then what is classed as the most challenging train ride in the world... the notorious Devil's Nose Train Ride! Imagine taking tracks on rocky ravines, alongside raging rivers, through thick cloud forests and of course the heart wrenching rocky slopes of the Andes! If you can squash your fear of heights, you'll be pleasantly rewarded with some of Ecuador's most breathtaking scenery!
