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Ecuador and The Galapagos (EC)
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17 days land only visiting Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
  • from $4790 Without Flights *
  • * Prices based on 2012/13 Standard Itinerary.

Why book this tour?

This trip takes in the highlights of Ecuador as well as giving you the opportunity to sail, snorkel and swim through the incomparable Galapagos Islands. In short, this holiday does it all.

2012/13 Standard Itinerary

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Included Meals:

  • 15 Breakfasts
  • 8 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners

Accommodation Breakdown:

  • 7 nights Accommodation on Boat (U)
  • 7 nights Standard Hotel (H+)
  • 2 nights Hosteria (H+)

Transport

Coach/Motorised Canoe /Train/First Class motor yacht/Flights as itinerary.

Group Size

Approx 12 - 16
Minimum Age: 14

Tour Staff

Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) on the mainland. Local Naturalist guide and boat crew only on Galapagos.

Ecuador Wildlife Tour

Details may vary depending on departure date. Please choose

Overview

Explore the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ and discover the captivating world of the Galapagos on this exciting trip to Ecuador. We tour the colonial capital Quito, visit Otavalo market and discover Cotopaxi – one of the world’s highest active volcanoes (5897m). We also search for wildlife in Mindo Cloud Forest and discover prolific flora and fauna as we spend one week cruising around the ‘Enchanted Isles’ of the Galapagos.  


Special Highlights

Trip Highlights

Quito - Colonial Andean capital.
Otavalo  -
Fascinating Indian markets.
Volcanoes -
The picturesque volcanic peaks of Cotopaxi and Tungurahua.
Galapagos Islands - A week travelling from island to island on board a First Class vessel.

NB On select departures, we spend four nights on a cruise and the other three nights in a hotel in the Galapagos.

Trip Summary

From the snow-capped Andes to the dense Amazonian forests and the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, diversity is the secret of Ecuador’s charm. We’ll visit the colourful market at Otavalo and walk in the shadow of Cotopaxi volcano. We travel into the jungle, home to the Quichua Indians, exploring on foot and by canoe. The Cordillera is a breathtaking ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ within which we will encounter bustling indian markets within the small traditional villages we visit on the way. We include a week exploring the world-famous ‘Enchanted Isles’ some 600 miles off Ecuador’s coast. All these adventurous elements combine to make this trip an outstanding and imaginative journey.

Itinerary

[+] Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Join tour Quito

Day 2: Quito tour; drive to Mindo

Day 3: Mindo bird watching, drive to Otavalo

Day 4: In Otavalo; walks and explorations

Day 5: In Otavalo; drive to Machachi

Day 6: Visit Cotopaxi, drive to Patate

Day 7: Visit Banos, bus to Riobamba

Day 8: Devil's Nose Railway to Guayaquil

Day 9: Fly to the Galapagos Islands

Day 10: Galapagos Cruise

Day 11: Galapagos Cruise

Day 12: Galapagos Cruise

Day 13: Galapagos Cruise

Day 14: Galapagos Cruise

Day 15: Galapagos Cruise

Day 16: Fly to Guayaquil

Day 17: Tour ends in Guayaquil

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