Ecuador is a nature lovers dream. Exotic orchids and colorful birds abound in diverse landscapes, from towering Andean volcanoes and windswept paramo grasslands to lush cloud forests and dense jungles. Join expert host C. Colston Burrell for this amazing, all-inclusive trip. One day you will be visiting colonial churches and picking through indigenous markets, and the next day you will be surrounded by orchids and spying on one of the 1,600 species of birds that make their home in Ecuador. You will be staying in eco-lodges set in gardens, forests and nature preserves, so you'll never be far from nature.

All travel programs are hosted by national gardening experts and travel experts who are skilled in designing tours with unique themes and itineraries. 2012 Host - Cole Burrell: C. Colston Burrell is a garden designer, award-winning author, photographer, naturalist, and teacher.

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For more information, contact Carlson Wagonlit Travel (formerly Macy's Travel): 1-800-533-0324.