Ecuador Adventures

What you need to bring for a Galapagos Islands trip

Diego Altamirano — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:34:59 +0000

The “What to bring” question when travelling to Ecuador is not so easy to solve – Ecuador is a small country, but has various different climate zones! On a typical 14-day tour including highlands, jungle ... Related posts:

Toachi and Blanco River Rafting pictures

Diego Altamirano — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:24:31 +0000

Toachi River Slideshow: Rafting’s trip to Quito, Ecuador was created by TripAdvisor. See another Quito slideshow. Create your own stunning free slideshow from your travel photos. Related posts:Two days rafting trip in Toachi & Blanco rivers, ... Related posts:

When is the best time to travel to The Galapagos Islands?

Diego Altamirano — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:24:15 +0000

Galapagos generally is a year- round travel destination to see wildlife – there is no off-season for tours or cruises. There are basically two main seasons: 1. Wet season (from January to April) Average temperatures from 22 °C ... Related posts:

Calendar of our upcoming trips 2012!

Diego Altamirano — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:01:20 +0000

Our Barefoot Team would love to help you with suggestions, answers to your questions and any help. Email is the best way to reach us to info@barefootexpeditions.com, if you prefer to call, you can reach ... Related posts:

Quito’s Holy Week is one of the most important and biggest ones in South America

Diego Altamirano — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:57:31 +0000

The Good Friday Procession in Quito’s Holy Week is one of the most important and biggest ones in South America. In colonial times, the entire city participated in this event. Nowadays Quiteños and tourists arrive ... Related posts:

TOUR 20 DIAS “CUMBRES Y SELVA EN ECUADOR”

Diego Altamirano — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:20:29 +0000

Tour de 20 dias para escaladores de alta montaña, incluimos un itinerario de aclimatizacion que termina con Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, mientras visitan lugares como las Termas de Papallacta, el centro de Quito, la conocida y hermosa ... Related posts:

Curso de rafting y kayaking Ecuador

What is generally included/not included in the Galapagos cruise price?

Diego Altamirano — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:04:31 +0000

INCLUDED: Transfers on the islands Pick-up and drop-off at the airport in Galapagos Accommodation in double cabin Bilingual (Spanish/ English speaking) naturalist guide All meals from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day All excursions on the ... Related posts:

What are the differences between Galapagos Islands Cruises?

Diego Altamirano — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:20:44 +0000

TOURIST CLASS: The target groups of these boats are generally travellers with a limited budget like backpackers or students. They offer only basic services and if you book a tour on a tourist class boat, you ... Related posts:

Boutique Hotel “Portal de Cantuña” in Quito

Diego Altamirano — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:53:46 +0000

Quito definitely has a new, still hidden, jewel in wide range of hotels : Boutique Hotel Portal de Cantuña recently opened in January 2012 – the 120 year old house which was the family home ... Related posts:

Galapagos Islands Cruises

Diego Altamirano — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:13:27 +0000

The majority of the visitors choose an organized cruise and it is the most recommended way to discover the Galapagos islands: You can choose your ideal boat and itinerary according to your budget and individual interests ... Related posts:

Hacienda Santa Ana Cotopaxi – Ecuador

Diego Altamirano — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:29:04 +0000

Last weekend we did a short trip to the Cotopaxi National Park to get to know a new, beautiful hacienda: “Hacienda Santa Ana”, a property that belonged to the Jesuits in the 16th century. From ... Related posts:

The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador

Diego Altamirano — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:17:32 +0000

Ecuador is a country blessed with huge Andean slopes and deep Amazon valleys. These combination of Andean Mountains dropping into the Amazon jungle forms tremendously fun rivers for kayaking and whitewater rafting. Fast moving water combined with temperate weather makes rafting and kayaking a super enjoyable activity. We've collected the top 10 most exciting whitewater river runs in Ecuador for you to enjoy. Related posts:

First time whitewater rafting in Ecuador

Diego Altamirano — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:15:12 +0000

Ecuador is definitely a whitewater paradise…perfect for a rafting trip! Before coming here I had actually never thought about whitewater rafting before: don’t get me wrong…I am not a coward. I love rollercoasters with lots ... Related posts:

Barefoot pathfinders training in the “Hat Less” hole at the Jatunyacu river.

Diego Altamirano — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:11:57 +0000

The “Hat Less”” hole is a classic in the Jatunyacu River, is a class III, the most popular of the area, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, the meaning of ... Related posts:

Curso de rafting y kayaking Ecuador

Diego Altamirano — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:41:11 +0000

“Este curso esta dirigido para cualquier persona que sepa nadar como hobby o trabajo, durante el curso aprenderan todo acerca de equipos seguridades, rios, corrientes, rescates, todo lo que necesitan saber para bajar un rio ... Related posts: