Tour operators

For further information on specialist travel firms, contact the

at PO Box 1338, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9YA, T020-8715 2913, www.lata.org.

, 9 Alma Rd, Manchester M19 2FG, T0808-234 6805 (freephone) www.amazingdestinations.net. Adventure, cultural and ecological tours including land-based tour to the Galápagos. Offices in Quito and in the Galápagos.

, 20 Upper Tachbrook St, London SW1V 1SH, T020-7233 5384, www.latin america.co.uk. Tailor-made itineraries, including flights and accommodation.

, 2 Ferry Bank, Colintraive, Argyll PA22 3AR, T01700-841 318, www.condorjourneys-adventures.com. Ecuador and Galápagos specialist

tour operator; tailor-made and activity holidays.

, 1 Frederick St, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 1LQ, T0870-3334002, www.explore. co.uk. Highly respected operator with offices in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada, running 2- to 5-week tours in more than 90 countries worldwide, including Ecuador.

, 3a Victoria Sq, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1GG, T01335-348770, www.equatorialtravel.co.uk. Fair Trade tours to Ecuador as well as other parts of the world.

, 6 Keyes Rd, London NW2 3XA, T020-8933 0613, www.galapagoscruises.co.uk. An experienced company providing specialist and adventure tours for individuals and groups.

, 116 Tollington Park, London N4 3RB, T020-7281 7788, www.geodyssey. co.uk. In-depth travel service for Ecuador and the Galápagos, with specialist itineraries and tailor-made tours available.

, 12-13 Heathfield Terr, Chiswick, London W4 4JE, T020-8747 8315, and 12 St Anne's Sq, 2nd floor, www.journey latinamerica.co.uk. The world's leading tailor-made specialist for

Latin America,

running escorted tours throughout the region, they also offer a wide range of flight options.

, Fleet Marston Farm, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0QT, T01296-653000, www.lastfrontiers.com. South American specialists offering tailor-made itineraries to Ecuador including the Galápagos, plus specialist themed tours.

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3.51 Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Rd, Kennington Park Business Centre, London SW9 6D, T020-7407 1478,

www.selectlatinamerica.co.uk.

Tailor- made holidays and small group tours. Specialist in cruises around the Galápagos Islands.

, 47 Causton St, Pimlico, London SW1P 4AT, T020-7976 5511, www.southamericanexperience.co.uk. Flights, accommodation and tailor-made trips.

, 51 Castle St, Cirencester GL7 1QD, T01285-885333, www.steppes travel.co.uk. Ecuador mainland and Galápagos tours. Tailor-made itineraries for destinations throughout Latin America.

, Sunvil House, Upper Sq, Old Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 7BJ, T020-8758 4774, www.sunvil.co.uk. Fly-drive and small group holidays for adventurous travellers.

, 14 Frederick Pl, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AS, T0117-311 4400, www.trips worldwide.co.uk. Broad range of travel options and tours across Latin America.

, 712 Bancroft Rd 455, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA, T1-800-655 4053, www.exitotravel.com. Latin America experts.

, 2200 South Dixie Highway, Suite 704, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, T1-800-327 6162, www.ladatco.com. South American specialists, operate explorer tours.

, 976 Tee Ct, Incline Village, Nevada 89451, USA, T1-800-670 6984, www.mythsandmountains.com. Cultural and natural tours of Galápagos and Ecuador.

, 4405 Spring Cypress Rd, Suite 210, Spring, TX 77388, USA, T1-888-2-GO-PERU (246-7378), T1-281-528 9448, www.2GOPERU. com. Long-established adventure and tour specialist with offices in Peru and USA. Customized trips to the Amazon and archaeological sites of Peru and Ecuador.

, PO Box 5276, Gainsville, FL 32627-5276, USA, T1-877- 827 8350, www.tropicalnaturetravel.com. Eco-tour operator offering wildlife, culture and nature tours of Ecuador and Galápagos.