Kleintours launched a new selection of tours in continental Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with special designed activities for families; collecting coffee in the cloud forest, making a tagua (vegetable ivory) handicraft, cultural interaction with an indigenous community in Magdalena, and its soft adventure activities; taking part in a mangrove reforestation project in the Pacific Coast, your family will feel good knowing you’ve made a difference.

(TRAVPR.COM) ECUADOR - May 6th, 2011 - Traveling is certainly an enriching experience and the best way to awaken the imagination and curiosity of children; they start to understand different lifestyles by gaining a broader perspective of life. Traveling with kids also makes learning fun and something they will want to share with friends and family, it offers unique opportunities for understanding the world we live in.
Ecuador offers a wide range of alternatives in its four worlds: Andes, Coast, Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador is considered as a “megadiverse” country by UNESCO, with an incredible variety of birds, orchids and mammals. The more you delve into Ecuador’s natural, cultural and environmental subtleties, the more you will stand convinced that there is nothing like it.

Kleintours has planned out different choices for families from taking part in a mangrove reforestation program to swimming and snorkeling with curious sea lions in the Galapagos Islands; or learning about a foreign culture by immersing themselves in local activities. They can work with any itinerary and any party size, from individuals and families with children to small and large groups.

The Galapagos adventure is a learning experience. It is not only about specific facts, but rather the bigger picture… You don’t come to the Galapagos to see nature; you come this far to understand life and Kleintours creates the perfect blend of unforgettable vacations and learning. Their fleet M/V Galapagos Legend, M/Y Coral I & II with their outside facilities, pool and Jacuzzi will let you immersed yourself in the volcanic landscape of these enchanted islands; on family departure dates there will be more children to play with, and kids will enjoy the different activities offered on board like stargazing, a visit to the bridge to meet the Captain, T-shirt dye, Wii, and much more, they will also have their special menu.

Waking up to the sights of a new island each morning sets the stage for their very own evolutionary process, from initial curiosity to the sheer excitement of knowing something new and wonderful is out there waiting to amaze them. Every day brings new surprises and they will want to be ready. Let kids come face-to-face with cool animals, swim and snorkel with colorful fish, learn about evolution in a fun way, meet the famous Lonesome George that has become the icon of conservation.

Families will be amazed with the colorful culture of the Andes with the Kleintours Andean Experience package that will take you to the Province of Imbabura, north of Quito. The breathtaking road that takes you to the Land of Lakes, as this province is known, offers great photo opportunities. Visit the famous indigenous market of Otavalo, ideal place for shopping, bargaining and chatter. In Peguche, a well-known artisan town, children will learn how to make a “rondador”, an Andean wind instrument. Learn about birds of prey and their conservation at Condor Park; stand face-to-face with people untouched by the urgencies of modern life in the Karanki community of Magdalena where they will have the opportunity to play soccer with the children of the area, plant a tree and learn about harvesting techniques.

There’s perhaps nothing more exotic and luxurious than treating yourself to a special getaway at Ecuador’s premier boutique hotel & spa on South American’s Pacific Coast, from its extraordinary waterfront setting to the award-winning, gourmet dining. This package includes a visit to Isla Corazón which is a mangrove forest refuge comprised of 130 acres and is home to one of the largest colonies of Magnificent Frigate birds in all the South Pacific. During your stay at this resort, children will have a reforestation activity of the mangrove swamp; your family will feel good knowing you’ve made a difference.

Another activity that attracts people from every corner of the world is the Humpback whale watching tour that takes place from June to September. The sighting of these wonderful mammals is sudden and unpredictable for a period of five to ten minutes when they come to the surface to breathe.

Close to Quito there’s the Maquipucuna Ecotourism Center in the cloud forest, where you will be able to experience the nature, see its richness, hear and see its inhabitants. Maquipucuna is home to more than 400 species of orchids, 374 bird species, 52 species of mammals, countless species of invertebrates and exotic species of butterflies and moths. In this place guests will have the opportunity to walk through the forest, admire beautiful orchids, harvest coffee, learn how to grow plants at our organic farm, make an ivory handicraft, and prepare quimbolitos, a traditional sweet tamal cooked in a steamer.

Be sure traveling to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands will be the experience-of-a-lifetime for the whole family and you’d want to come back!

For reservations visit http://www.kleintours.com/en/home.html, call to 1-888-50-KLEIN or drop a line to sales@kleintours.com.ec

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