Ecuador from the Andes to Galapagos
Duration
14 Day(s)
Includes
Tours and Excursions
Board Basis
Bed and Breakfast
14 Day
Ecuador from the Andes to Galapagos
From £ 4799/pp
OVERVIEW
The perfect blend of sightseeing, wildlife and adventures, this two-week package deal includes delightful accommodation and exciting excursions in Ecuador. Visit the historical city of Quito, head deep into the Amazon jungle to enjoy canoe rides and hikes, explore the lush cloud forests in Mindo, rich in birdlife and home to cocoa production. Fly to the Galapagos Islands, climb craters, swim in crystalline waters alongside sea lions and marine iguanas and spot giant tortoises and birdlife such as the blue footed booby.
Itinerary
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- Domestic Flights
Day: 1 | Arrival in Quito
You will be greeted by our staff on arrival
Upon arrival in Quito, the sprawling Ecuadorian capital nestled in the Andean foothills, transfer to your hotel, where you can relax and acclimatise to the hig...
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Day: 2 | Quito
City tour in Quito with optional cooking class
After breakfast, meet your guide and explore the city of Quito, visit major attractions including some of the most important churches, such as La Basilica Chur...
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Day: 3 | Amazon Jungle
Lake Lagartococha visit with canoe ride and sunset vistas
Begin by hiking through the Lagartococha Trail which offers you the chance to learn more about the native people and their relationship with the forest. Listen to the tales about ...
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Day: 4 | Amazon Jungle
Rainforest hike with visit to Lake Pilchicocha and night walk
In the morning, take a short flight over the Andes Mountains to Coca in the Amazon Basin. Enjoy lunch before boarding motorized canoe... ...read more
Day: 5 | Amazon Jungle - Quito
Flight to Quito
Take a two-hour canoe ride back to Coca and board a flight back to Quito. On arrival transfer to your hotel for the night. There is plenty of time left in the ...
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Day: 6 | Amazon Jungle
Rainforest canopy walk and trail hike
Start early to get the best out of your day, walk through the Liana Chica and arrive at the canopy walk where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the r...
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Day: 7 | Equator
Visit the equator, Pululahua Crater and town of Mindo
Today, we head north of the city for an opportunity to visit the equator monument complex, stand on both sides of this imaginary line around the middle of the ...
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Day: 8 | Mindo
Hike through the cloud rainforest and visit a butterfly nursery
Today, you’ll ride cable cars and hike along waterfalls in the cloud rainforest of Mindo – a lush green forest filled with bird life including toucans and humm...
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Day: 9 | Galapagos
See giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz
Head to the airport and board your flight to the Island of Baltra in the Galapagos. Upon arrival, take a short ferry over to the island of Santa Cruz. We then ...
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Day: 10 | Bay tour
Swimming and snorkelling in Academy Bay
Get ready for a half-day tour of Academy Bay, with plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel with marine life, be prepared for the curious sea lions to swim ...
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Day: 11 | Isabela Island
Giant tortoise breeding centre and flamingo lagoon visit
Today, sail to Isabela Island – the largest island in the archipelago, an amalgamation of six shield volcanoes, 5 of which are still active. During the crossin...
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Day: 12 | Sierra Negra
Discover the Sierra Negra crater
Kicking off at the trail head, the destination for this hike is the rim of the Sierra Negra crater, an active volcano that last erupted in 2018. Once you’ve re...
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Day: 13 | Quito or Guayaquil
Board a flight back to Quito or Guayaquil
Savour your last few hours on the Galapagos Islands before heading to Santa Cruz and then to Baltra Airport to fly back to either Quito or Guayaquil on the mai...
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Transfer to the airport for departure flight
Today, you’ll pack your bags and head to the airport at the designated time. We hope you’ve had a maravilloso stay in Ecuador and look forward to seei...
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