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South America

Highlights Of Ecuador

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20 days (Quito to Quito)

Destinations visited: South America, Ecuador, The Galápagos Islands, Quito, World

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Description

Experience the wildlife of the Galapagos and the diversity of the Amazon on this ultimate Ecuadorean adventure. Get to know Ecuador inside out—from the Andes to the islands and miss nothing in between. Explore the jungle by canoe and stay with a local Quichua family for an extraordinary cultural experience. Scour the indigenous handicraft market at Otavalo for special treasures before flying to the Galapagos to spend three nights exploring the islands aboard our comfortable G3. As one of the biggest tour operators in the islands, our exclusively operated fleet of yachts offers great value—there’s no better way to explore the region.

Itinerary

Day 1 Quito

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Papallacta Hot Springs (B)

Free morning to explore Quito. Travel by bus in the afternoon to Papallacta hot springs.

Day 3-4 Amazon Homestay (2B, 2L, 2D)

Travel by bus into the Amazon jungle. Spend two nights with a local Quichua family at a homestay in a small village.

Day 5-6 Jungle Lodge (2B, 2L, 2D)

Journey further into the Amazon to a jungle lodge. Included guided walks and canoe rides to learn about the natural history and to spot wildlife. Optional whitewater rafting excursion on the Napo River.

Day 7-8 Baños

Continue by bus to Baños. Numerous outdoor optional activities available like hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, or soak in the nearby hot springs.

Day 9-11 Cuenca/Quito

Bus ride south to colonial city of Cuenca. Optional day trips to Cajas National Park or to the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. Fly back to Quito.

Day 12-13 Cayambe

Travel by bus to Cayambe. Spend a night at a 400 year-old hacienda at the base of a volcano. Optional hike to the volcano's glacier.

Day 14-15 Otavalo / Quito

Visit Otavalo and the famous handicrafts market. Return by bus to Quito in the afternoon.

Day 16-18 Galapagos (3B, 3L, 3D)

Fly to the Galapagos and transfer to the boat. Visit several islands to view the abundant wildlife and enjoy the scenery. Daily excursions from the boat with our naturalist guide to learn about the natural history and wildlife and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant land tortoises. Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.

Day 19 Quito (B)

Disembark the boat in the morning, transfer to the airport and fly back to Quito.

Day 20 Quito

Depart at any time.

Highlights Of Ecuador

Worldwide reservations

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  • United Kingdom 0844 272 2120
  • Australia 1300 884 162
  • New Zealand 0800 333 415
  • Germany 01805 70 90 30 70
  • Rest of World 00 1 855 667 9501

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