Ecuador: Volcanoes, the Amazon & the Galápagos Islands
Ecuador: Volcanoes, the Amazon & the Galápagos Islands
Take Ecuador by storm on this 15-day immersive trip through all of the country’s essential highlights. Start on the mainland with a week to climb to new heights in Cotopaxi National Park. Canoe along Napo River in the Amazon to a jungle lodge and spend a relaxing and adventurous couple of days under the thick leafy canopy above. Then, circle back to Quito before hopping on a flight to the richly diverse plant, animal, and marine life of the Galápagos Islands. Spend another week exploring by land and sea, while coming face-to-face with many incredible creatures and impressive vistas. From indigenous culture and native species, to kayaking and sunset cocktail-sipping, there’s an abundance of adrenaline and serenity to be found in small, but mighty Ecuador.
Highlights
Hike in Cotopaxi National Park amidst stunning views and breathtaking altitudes, Head out on nature walks and learn about local life in the Amazon Jungle from the lodge, Soak in the natural hot springs of Papallacta, Set off on a snorkelling and coastal walking excursion at Los Túneles to spot wildlife, Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn all about the giant land tortoises
Accommodation
Hotels (12 nts), Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 8 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class at the Lodge, Cotopaxi Your OMG Day: Bike Tour From La Suiza to Baños or Hiking Between Torre al Cielo and Casa del Arbol, Baños Your Local Living Moment: Visit a Local Family in the Amazon, Tena Your Foodie Moment: Chocolate Culinary Experience, Tena Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta Your OMG Day: Hike Sierra Negra or Tintoreras Snorkelling Excursion, Isabela Island Your Local Living Moment: El Trapiche Visit, Santa Cruz Island. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Mitad del Mundo & Intiñan Museum Visit. Full-Day exploration of Cotopaxi National Park. Cooking class at the Cotopaxi lodge.. Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Visit. Baños Orientation Walk & Melcocha Demonstration. Visit with a Local Family in the Amazon. River Tubing in the Amazon. Medicinal Plant Jungle Walk. Chocolate Culinary Experience. Snorkelling Excursion at Los Túneles. Tortuga Bay Walk. Charles Darwin Research Station Visit. Garrapatero Beach Kayaking. Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit. Sunset cocktail-making experience. Free time in Baños, the Amazon, and on Isabela & Santa Cruz Islands. Internal flights. Farewell dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Take Ecuador by storm on this 15-day immersive trip through all of the country’s essential highlights. Start on the mainland with a week to climb to new heights in Cotopaxi National Park. Canoe along Napo River in the Amazon to a jungle lodge and spend a relaxing and adventurous couple of days under the thick leafy canopy above. Then, circle back to Quito before hopping on a flight to the richly diverse plant, animal, and marine life of the Galápagos Islands. Spend another week exploring by land and sea, while coming face-to-face with many incredible creatures and impressive vistas. From indigenous culture and native species, to kayaking and sunset cocktail-sipping, there’s an abundance of adrenaline and serenity to be found in small, but mighty Ecuador.
Highlights
Hike in Cotopaxi National Park amidst stunning views and breathtaking altitudes, Head out on nature walks and learn about local life in the Amazon Jungle from the lodge, Soak in the natural hot springs of Papallacta, Set off on a snorkelling and coastal walking excursion at Los Túneles to spot wildlife, Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn all about the giant land tortoises
Accommodation
Hotels (12 nts), Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 8 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class at the Lodge, Cotopaxi Your OMG Day: Bike Tour From La Suiza to Baños or Hiking Between Torre al Cielo and Casa del Arbol, Baños Your Local Living Moment: Visit a Local Family in the Amazon, Tena Your Foodie Moment: Chocolate Culinary Experience, Tena Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta Your OMG Day: Hike Sierra Negra or Tintoreras Snorkelling Excursion, Isabela Island Your Local Living Moment: El Trapiche Visit, Santa Cruz Island. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Mitad del Mundo & Intiñan Museum Visit. Full-Day exploration of Cotopaxi National Park. Cooking class at the Cotopaxi lodge.. Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Visit. Baños Orientation Walk & Melcocha Demonstration. Visit with a Local Family in the Amazon. River Tubing in the Amazon. Medicinal Plant Jungle Walk. Chocolate Culinary Experience. Snorkelling Excursion at Los Túneles. Tortuga Bay Walk. Charles Darwin Research Station Visit. Garrapatero Beach Kayaking. Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit. Sunset cocktail-making experience. Free time in Baños, the Amazon, and on Isabela & Santa Cruz Islands. Internal flights. Farewell dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Quito: Welcome to Ecuador | ||
2 | Cotopaxi: The Middle of the World | ||
3 | Cotopaxi: Discover the National Park | ||
4 | Baños: Lush Landscapes | ||
5 | Baños: Your OMG Day | ||
6 | The Amazon: Life in the Jungle | ||
7 | The Amazon: River Tubing and Jungle Walks | ||
8 | Quito: Papallacta Hot Springs | ||
9 | Isabela Island: Welcome to the Galápagos | ||
10 | Isabela Island: Los Túneles Snorkelling | ||
11 | Isabela Island: Your OMG Day | ||
12 | Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga Bay & Charles Darwin Research Station | ||
13 | Santa Cruz Island: Life in the Islands and Kayaking | ||
14 | Quito: Back to the Mainland | ||
15 | Quito |