Peru
Machu Picchu - 4 days
What can we say about Machu Picchu that hasn't already been said? Clinging to the mountain-tops, high in the Andes, surrounded by lush forests and steep cliffs, this lost Inca city is truly one of the wonders of the world.
Nazca Lines - 3 days
The Nazca Lines provide one of the enduring images of Peru. These colossal geometric and artistic patterns etched in the desert south of Nazca have also engraved themselves on our collective memory.
Lake Titicaca - 4 days
With its size and stunning beauty, it's not surprising that Lake Titicaca not only gave rise to important pre-Inca cultures such as the Tiahuanaco, but also came to occupy a central place in Inca creation myths.
Trujillo and the north - 4 days
Northern Peru is home to some of the most extensive pre-Inca sites anywhere in South America, and it's all very easily accessible from Ecuador. From the colonial city of Trujillo, you can visit the Moche city of Chan-Chan and the fabulous burial site of the Lord of Sipan.
Brazil
Rio - 3 days
Capital of samba, capital of carnival, Rio is one of the world's great cities and it's very easy to visit from Ecuador. You can enjoy a stroll along the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, enjoy the panoramic views from the statue of Christ the Redeemer, or take in a football match at the Maracaca.
Rio and the beach - 6 days
After enjoying a taste of Rio, why not head a few kilometres out of the city to some of the fabulous beaches available in the nearby area? Bays like Buzios and Parati offer colonial charm and beautiful white sand for pure relaxation...
Foz do Iguaçu
The ring of waterfalls found at Foz do Iguaçu are widely acknowledged to be South America's finest - a dozen enormous walls of water thundering down into a huge waterpool in what is a truly breathtaking sight.