TORONTO — NARAT’s ‘Ultimate Ecuador & Galapagos’ fam takes place Feb. 19 – March 1, 2019.

The 11-day specialty educational program introduces agents to the cultural and geographical highlights of Ecuador and includes an option for an Amazon extension.

The trip includes: UNESCO heritage sites, including the 16th century Spanish colonial city of Quito; an exploration of Otavalo Market, the largest indigenous market in South America; and a Galapagos Islands cruise.

There’s also an overnight at a 300-year historic ranch, a residence of South American legend Simón Bolívar, and a one-night stay in a traditional South American indigenous village in the Andes Mountains. Accommodation is with deluxe hotels, historic haciendas and an overnight with a traditional family.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a 4-day fam extension to the Amazon region.

Fam cost is US$2,885 per agent plus flight taxes totalling $645 and includes international flights from Toronto and Montreal and all domestic airfares in Ecuador.

A $250 add-on supplement from Vancouver applies. Single supplement is available subject to availability. One companion per agent is allowed.

To receive a fam itinerary and application for the Ultimate Ecuador & Galapagos fam, agents are asked to email fams@narat.org.