Journey to the center of the world for a thrilling nine-night adventure through Ecuador and the Amazon for US$1299 per person, including taxes. This saves US$675 per person on self-package pricing.

Along the way, zip line through the rain forest, hike past waterfalls, cross suspended bridges, visit the "Middle of the World" monument, explore volcanoes and canoe to a private Amazon lodge.

This escorted deal from Gate 1 Travel includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from the U.S. to Quito
• Nine night accommodations, including multiple 4-star hotels
• English-speaking guide throughout
• All transfers and entrance fees
• 19 meals: Nine breakfasts, five lunches, five dinners

Spend three nights in the capital Quito, two nights in an Amazon village, Punta Ahuano; and one night each in bustling Otavalo, Papallacta in the Andes Mountains, Patate and Cotopaxi.

Depart: Jan. 24; Feb. 14, 21; March 7, 21; April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 16, 23; Aug. 15, 22; Sept. 12, 19; Oct. 3, 10, 24

This deal is priced for departures from Miami; all major Canadian gateways are available.

Note: Reservations require a deposit to secure airfare.