Andean hot springs, Local Quichua Homestay, Search for wildlife in the Amazon Jungle, Volcanoes and colonial cities, shopping at the Otavalo Market, Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station, Incredible wildlife encounters, Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkelling, Snorkeling equipment provided onboard Galapagos Yacht.
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 g1. 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, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners. (Allow USD285-375 for meals not included. Drinks and tips while on the yacht are extra. You must pay a USD10 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 cabanas (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 , pick up 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 going to the Galapagos and when the group comes from the Islands.
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
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, 1L, 2D)
Travel by bus into the Amazon jungle. Spend 2 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
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 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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