Highlights Of Ecuador

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+10.00 USD (Transit Control Card)+100.00 USD (Galapagos Park Fee)
20 days,Quito to Quito
Trip Code: EF06HB

Relaxing in Andean hot springs, Spending the night with a local Quichua family, Searching for wildlife in the Amazon jungle, Swimming and snorkelling in the Galapagos Islands, Encountering unique wildlife found nowhere else on the planet, Exploring colonial cities and hiking up volcanoes

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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.

What's Included

  • 2-day Amazon Jungle homestay, 2-day excursion to Amazon Jungle lodge, Day trip to Otavalo market, 3 nights in the Galapagos Islands, Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station, Incredible wildlife encounters, Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkelling, Flights to and from the Galapagos Islands, Snorkeling equipment onboard Galapagos Yacht.
  • 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners. (Allow USD285-375 for meals not included. Drinks and tips while on the yacht are extra. You must pay a USD10 (cash) Tourist Transit card fee at the Quito airport and a USD100 (cash) Galapagos park entry fee immediately upon arrival to the Islands (subject to increase).)
  • Hotels (10 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), simple village cabañas (multi-share) (2 nts), historic mountain hacienda (2 nts), twin-share cabin on board the motorized yacht (3 nts).
  • Public bus, local flight, motorized canoe, Galapagos yacht, Zodiacs, pickup truck
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) from Day 1-15, local guides, local naturalist guides (certified by the Galapagos National Park), and a G Adventures representative in Quito before and after going to the Galapagos Islands.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Map of the route for Highlights Of Ecuador Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Amazon
  • Ecuador
  • Galapagos
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.

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