Ecuador Amphibia Expeditions Tours

If you are looking for a trip that you enjoy to the maximum, think of Ecuador Expeditions . The website of Amphibia Expeditions provides trips rich information schedule.

You can find a list of links that help you to browse the website such as:
Amphibia Expeditions Home.
Ecuador Tours
Ecuador Traveler FAQ
About Amphibia Expeditions
Contact Amphibia Expeditions
Ecuador background
Ecuador Roots tour
Ecuador Fauna tour
Ecuador Kinkajou tour

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Amphibia Expeditions - Ecuador

Ecuador A visit to Ecuador can be an amazing experience in South America. With more than 12000 years of history, Ecuador is one of the ten Biodiversities countries in the world. Ecuador is located in the North part of South America, with a huge culture diversity and nature. For those who like languages and learn about South America or for those who are interesting only in traveling and having fun. Ecuador provides everything of South America in one country. There is Galapagos Island, Amazon jungle, high Andes Mountains, Pacific Coast, Cloud forest, and dry ecosystem and 28 different cultures to learn and to understand South America..
People
» Cultures: 28 different cultures.

» Age Structure:
0-14 years: 33% 15-64 years: 61.9% 65 years and over: 5%

» Sex ratio: 1:1

» Life expectancy: 76 years

» Ethnic groups:
Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25% Spanish and others 7% black 3%

» Religion: Roman Catholic: 95%, others 5%
» Independence: 24 May 1822 from Spain
» National holyday: Independence day liberation of Quito 10 August 1809
Economy
Labor force by occupation : 4.6 million
» agriculture: 8% » industry: 24% » services: 68%

Agriculture Products: bananas, coffee, cocoa, rice, potatoes, manioc (tapioca), plantains, sugarcane; cattle, sheep, pigs, beef, pork, dairy products; balsa wood; fish, shrimp

Industries: petroleum, food processing, textiles, wood products, chemicals

Oil Production: 493,200 bbl/day (2005 est.)

Regions
1. Galapagos islands2. Amazon3. Eastern Andean Slopes4. Western Andean Slopes5. Andes Mountains 6. Moist Costal Lowland7. Arid Costal Lowland

Get more information by clicking on the required region.
Galapagos - Amazon - Andean Slopes - Andes - Moist - Arid

Amphibia Expeditions Tours

A list of Amphibia Expeditions Tours can be found on this link (click here). Tours to Kinkajou Leaf Bromeliad Fauna Roots are available.

Notes

Amphibia Expeditions provides more than basic needs to all clients to help them relax and enjoy the new adventure. Discovering new places become easier knowing that nobody has to worry less about what you need.

Tour price includes:
þ Transportation.
þ Accommodations.

Amphibia Expedition Travelling

FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions )
Q: How can I book online?Q: Do I need Visa to go to Ecuador?Q: What essential documents must be with me on the tour? Q: Can you send me a Brochure?Q: What does the tour cost include?Q: How do we help to environment and local communities?Q: Do can I get any discount?Q: Do I have to pay any extra local payment?Q: How many people will be in my Trip?Q: What kind of people do travel with Amphibia Expeditions?Q: How far in advance do I have to book?Q: What I have to do after I book my Tour?Q: Does the price include the flight ticket?Q: What type of vaccination do I need to travel through Ecuador?Q: Can I charge Digital Camera and electronic devices during my trip?Q: What other kind of medicines should be bring with me to Ecuador?Q: Are the tours physically difficult?
Q: How can I Book on line?A: Browse our website, and check the tours we offer. Once you find your desired trip, please call us to arrange for the booking and sending you the details, trips guide, and other items to help you prepare for the trip. Paying will be possible using your bank checks or service to directly pay for your chosen trip. Please contact us by phone or e-mail to get more details on how to pay.
Q: Do I need Visa to go to Ecuador?A: Most of the Countries do not need visa to visit Ecuador you can travel around the country with you passport for a period of 90 days.
Q: What essential documents do I have to bring with me on the tour? A:Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour. Keep a separate photocopy.
Tour Voucher / Pre or post hotel accommodation voucher (if applicable).
Vaccination certificate
Travel insurance. Keep a separate photocopy
Cash and Traveller’s Cheques, Keep numbers and proof of purchase separate
Flight tickets
Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts
Q: Can you send me a Brochure?A: Of course we can. Also, any extra information you require to know about the chosen trip.
Q: What does the tour cost include?A: Depending on the tour that you would like to go but all trips include accommodation, entrance fee to selected National Parks and recreational areas, Transportation, Tour Guides, local communities fees and depending on the trips sometimes include all meals but all tours include breakfast.
Q: How do we help to environment and local communities?A: Amphibia Expeditions works in natural Areas where we pay entrance fees and employ local people to provide them new opportunities of work. Also we help local communities doing a social work to help them to develop their economies paying fare prices to every one in all of our services
Q: Do can I get any discount?A: We are studying several ways to keep offering the cheapest prices and allow rooms for discount. However, it is not possible for the time being.
Q: Do I have to pay any extra local payment?A: It Depends the Tour that you will book but in general we do not have local payment more than the extras that you really would like to pay.
Q: How many people will be in my Trip?A: Amphibia Expeditions has the policy that we run the tour with four people and a maximum of eight people. It is because Amphibia Expeditions goal is preserve and protect the impact on nature and local communities.
Q: What kind of people do travel with Amphibia Expeditions?A: We have clients from all over the world. They variety in age some people have more travel experience than others but all of our travelers have the same objective with us which is passion for traveling meet new friends and respect the nature and people.
Q: How far in advance do I have to book?A: Amphibia Expeditions eases your booking process. There are two categories (high season and low season).
High Season: From May 15 to September 15 we recommend to book 50 days in advanced.
Low Season: From September 16 to May 14 we recommend to book 35 days in advance.
Amphibia Expeditions advises you to book as soon as possible. We limit the number of people in every trip, in order to produce the best service to each client. The sooner you book, the easier you can follow your vacation plan.
Q: What I have to do after I book my Tour?A: After you book you tour Amphibia Expeditions will send you as soon as possible a brochure with all details about your tour and also specific information which are: what to pack, what is include, what is not include, about visas, how much probably you will spend every days in extras, about tips etc.
Q: Does the price include the flight ticket?A: No! Because Amphibia Expeditions has clients from all over the world. However, we can help you choosing the best Airlines to fly to Ecuador and get the best price available.
Q: Do I need Travel Insurance?A: An Amphibia Expedition policy is that all clients should travel with their own insurance to cover personal accident, medical, expenses, cancellation or on extreme cases repatriation. Amphibia Expeditions recommends visiting you insurance company in your home country to get an advice about Travel Insurance.
Q: What type of vaccination do I need to travel through Ecuador?A: here are some requirements to travel in Ecuador and. We recommend visiting your doctor to tell you in detail what you need according to your medial history.
Yellow fever: Only if you go to the Jungle
Hepatitis A: It is required. It occurs through direct person to person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, fruits, and vegetables in the processing of harvest.
Hepatitis B: We recommended only if you are exposed to blood or body fluids (health care workers), have sexual contact with local people. Nowadays hepatitis B is required for children 11-12 years old.
Malaria: It is required only in areas where altitudes are lower than 1,500 meters (4,920 ft)
Rabies: It is required if you are exposure to do outdoor activities in rural areas such as camping, hiking bicycling etc.
Typhoid: It is required, could be contracted by drinking eating food by a person who is infected
Tetanus: It is required to people who are inadequately immunized
Measles, Mumps, Rubeola: they are required.
For more information about health requirements go to: www.cdc.gov

Q: Can I charge Digital Camera and electronic devices during my trip?A: Ecuador provides the facilities to charge any electronic devise in the hotel room. Ecuador works with 110 V but we recommend bringing your adapters.
Q: What other kind of medicines should be bring with me to Ecuador?A: We suggested to bring in your journey to Ecuador a medical kit, which is to prevent during the trip minor health problems that they happen and treat these health symptoms problems as soon is possible. You can find a medical kit in a drug store or you can purchase on internet, also a medical kit you can do by yourself for more information you can check here:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention go to traveler’s health kit www.cdc.gov
Adventure Medical Kit www.adventuremedicalkit.com
Q: Are the tours physically difficult?A: It depends on the tour that you select. Normally, the tours are capable for any person but we recommend if you choose a trip such as a trekking in the Andes and you have heart problems check with your doctor before the trip. The treks are not difficult and our tour guides have experience with walking in the Andes. We know how to make your trip relaxed and beautiful.

Books
We recommend the following books that tell facts about Ecuador and its nature:
» Lonely Planet 6th Edition, Ecuador and Galapagos IslandsBy Rob Rachowiecki & Danny Palmerlee.
» Ecuador Ecotravellers Wildlife Ecuador and Galapagos Islands By Dave Pearson & Les Beletsky
» Tropical Nature Life and Death in the Rain Forest of Central and South AmericaBy Adrian Forsyth & Ken Miyata

About Amphibia Expeditions

About Amphibia Expeditions

::. About usAmphibia Expeditions Style Specialist

:: Amphibia Expeditions We have been offering our services and knowledge of Ecuador, for eight years, through very well known travel agents and tour operators, such as Andean Travel Company, Geckos, Travel Plan, Peregrine, and Kempery. Eventually, we decided to directly contact the clients and build better relationships for years to come. Our main goal is to provide best touring guide to Ecuador visitors. Nevertheless, we have included projects to help local families and children, especially those living in poverty. You are indirectly participating in these projects as well, because we donate about 20% of our income to social services and families in need. We try our best to utilize our knowledge in both directions, serving clients and helping local people. Your feedback and suggestions, to better perform or present new services, will be highly appreciated.

:: Style » Ecotourism: Ecotourism is a world that faces with us every day in our day life. Many companies offer Ecological tours without enough knowledge what ecotourism means. Amphibia Expeditions aims to preserving our nature and working with Ecuadorian communities to develop their status of living as well as collaborating with national parks to spend our time in these remotes places of Ecuador whilst helping Ecuador grow bigger and healthier. » Ethical Tours: Ethical Tours is a term that refers to the state of being equal with local people, and to help them to develop local economies by paying fair prices, enabling them to sending children to school, buying food and to having an active economically live as well as to preserve the environment in our trips. Usually, we work with less than 10 people to avoid having strong cultural and environment problems. » Educational Trips: Nowadays the experience to travel means to learn about the places that we visit. Amphibia Expeditions employs local tour guides with high knowledge about Ecuador explain and share enough about the country.
:: Specialist » Communities: Amphibia Expeditions works successfully with local communities employing native tour guides without gender issues, sexism, as well as renting and utilizing their services, such as food, host families, transportation etc. » Hotels: Amphibia Expeditions works with several hotels around Ecuador that provide very good services. Also, part of the Amphibia Expeditions is to work with Tourist Superior boats in Galapagos Islands and with their excellent services over the years working in the tourism industry. » Tour Guides: A tour guide is a very important part of your next trip. Indeed, through this person you gain the knowledge about the country. In addition, problems and issues of difficulties faced during the trips will highly rely on the tour guide experience gained throughout the years. All of our tour guides are speaking two languages, at least, to better communicate and understand cultural collisions and resolve any ambiguity while providing an excellent service that satisfy your highest expectations of a trip to Ecuador. » Drivers: Amphibia Expeditions drivers have years of experience in the industry. All of the drivers have a professional driver license to drive our clients safely around Ecuador. » Ecuador and Galapagos Islands specialist:Our specialization in Ecuador and Galapagos Islands allows us to to provide the best services and prices to people willing to enjoy opportunities of being in Ecuador. Choosing Amphibia Expeditions means assigning a real specialist to consciously drive you through Ecuador, and even assist you on plans your trip. » Security of travel: Amphibia Expeditions is a licensed tour operator company, aims to offer the best services while keeping the safe and secure travels to all the clients.