The fascination to travel seems to be particularly great at the equator. Besides the many globetrotters who have found their way crisscrossing the equator, there are numerous documented visits from some of the World’s most famous travelers. In relatively recent history, Alexander Humboldt admired and studied the diversity of nature along the equator during his American journey from 1799-1804, and subsequently the world-renowned Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands in 1835: Deeply impressed by their unique nature, flora and fauna, he was inspired to write his theory of evolution. Thor Heyerdahl visited the Galapagos Islands in 1952 with the Norwegian Archaeological Society, and his expedition was the first time that archaeologists had made excavations in the Islands to investigate pre-Colombian habitation sites.

By visiting Ecuador, you too will be inspired by the amazing scenery and the fascinating cultures here at the equator. Make time to discover the wonders of the animal and plant worlds evolving on the Galapagos archipelago; be immersed in extraordinary and ancient cultures that have survived the centuries whilst travelling through the Amazon basin and the Andean highlands; enjoy trekking through pristine national parks and in the shadow of glaciated mountain peaks. At Lodges Ecuador (by Responsible Travel), we are committed to providing you with free guidance for a personalized travel program based on a carefully curated selection of the finest lodges, haciendas, and hotels in Ecuador and gladly work out the perfect option for you, including in combination with other countries in South America.

In 1990 Frank Alte traveled to Ecuador, where he first fell in love with the country, and then a few years later with Flor Maria Gaona, exploring Ecuador and its neighboring countries together. In 2010, they founded Responsible Travel Operadora de Tourismo Cia. Ltda. a German-Ecuadorian venture that offers personalized travel services to like-minded Globetrotters from all over the world to several destinations in South America. Responsible Travel has been a specialist in fascinating cultural and adventure tours; relaxing beach holidays along the Pacific coast; trips into the mysterious verdant world of the Amazon rainforest; and cruises that travel through the enchanted Galápagos Islands and to Antarctica, operating in South American destinations such as Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Perú, and Bolivia.

Please feel free to contact us anytime and, with the support of your personal travel advisor, plan and organize your trip according to your personal preferences and interests and set up your own adventure towards some unforgettable experiences!

Sincerely

Frank & Flor and the Responsible Travel Team