One Week in Ecuador

• Get your blood pumping as you scale Sierra Negra Volcano during an epic hike, then cool off with a swim in the perfect waters of Isla Isabela’s beaches.
• Many come to Isla Santa Cruz just for the giant tortoises. Get up close and personal with these enormous animals as they drag themselves through the sand.
• Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana. This dinosaur-like little creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands.
• Birdwatching at the Galapagos is quite an experience. Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air.
• This trip combines plenty of must-try activities and islands with generous mounts of free time, so you can explore the Galapagos at your own pace.

• Exploring Quito's Historic Center: A Journey Through Time
• Discovering the Natural Wonders of Papallacta Hot Springs
• Hiking the Majestic Quilotoa Crater Lake
• Cotopaxi National Park: Witnessing Ecuador's Breathtaking Landscapes

• Ancient Marvels Unveiled: Discovering Cochasqui Ruins
• Roaring Beauty Unleashed: Experiencing the Magnificence of Peguche Waterfall
• Pachamanca Delight: Indulging in the Flavors of Traditional Andean Cuisine
• Indigenous Harmony: Embracing Tradition, Culture, and Unity within the Community (Angochagua y San Clemente)
• Time Unveiled: Exploring the Mysteries of the Quitsato Sundial

• Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana with your expert naturalist guide. This dinosaur-like creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands.
• Snorkel the incredible waters of Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) – an eroded volcanic cone where sea turtles, rays and colourful fish call home.
• See the giant tortoises that freely roam the islands. Many visitors come to Isla Santa Cruz just to see these enormous creatures in their natural habitat!
• Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death-defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air. Calling all avid birdwatchers!
• Start and end your trip in the Galapagos (as opposed to mainland Ecuador) – this means it’s easy to stay longer if you fall in love with the archipelago.

• Snorkel in Tijeretas and keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos sea turtles, sea lions and plenty of colourful fish.
• Scale a volcano on Isla Isabela, a 17-kilometre hike that rewards you with epic views across the island plus the possibility of sighting the rare, red-feathered vermilion flycatcher.
• Head to the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises munching grass, walking slowly and chilling in their natural habitat.
• You have the option to tailor your experience with unforgettable optional excursions like nature hikes, boat trips and scuba diving.
• Learn about Galapagos’ natural and exploratory history with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation efforts to preserve their ecosystems.

• Immerse in the Vibrant Culture at Otavalo Market: A Colorful Fusion of Crafts and Tradition
• Experience Serenity at Cuicocha Lagoon: Nature's Tranquil Oasis in the Andean Highlands
• Marvel at the Majestic Cotopaxi National Park: Nature's Splendor Unleashed
• Enjoy panoramic views of the turquoise lake surrounded by high Andean peaks.
• Relax and rejuvenate in the soothing thermal waters of Papallacta Hot Springs.
• Explore the diverse ecosystems of the Mindo Cloud Forest.

• Visit Santa Cruz highlands one of the private reserves that borders the National Park where the famous Giant Tortoises inhabit in the wild
• Explore Bartolome Island, which offers one of the most dramatic views in the Galapagos Island
• See some of the Galapagos’ special wildlife, giant tortoises, frigate birds, sea lions, Darwin’s finches, petrels and marine iguanas, among other species.
• Explore the Floreana highlands on our open-air bus (chiva) - an unbeatable, historic, and comfortable way to see the island

• Dive deep into the ocean to see hammerhead sharks and manta rays
• Snorkel among fish and sea turtles at Kicker Rock
• Rappel into a volcanic cave at Los Trillizos
• Snorkel with sea turtles and seahorses at Las Tintoreras
• Enjoy endorphin-inducing excursions in nature, like hiking, cycling, and kayaking

• Stay on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest in eco lodge-style accommodation on the banks of the Arajuno River and enjoy a special evening walk through the jungle under the night sky.
• Walk in the rainforest with an indigenous guide by your side to lead the way, point out local birds and teach you about the incredible plant life that thrives here. Then, visit an Amazon animal rescue centre.
• Opt to hike to Pailon del Diablo, an 80-meter-high waterfall so fierce that you’ll need to carry a poncho to keep dry from its wrath.
• Marvel at the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano – one of the largest active volcanos in the world – while hiking through Cotopaxi National Park.
• Live like a local as you’re welcomed into a family home in a sustainable community high in the hills of Ecuador, getting your hands dirty and helping with everyday tasks like reforestation projects, organic gardening or jam making, to name a few.

• Experience the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands than on one of our land-based Galapagos tours. 
• Enjoy this tour, you kayak almost every day, starting with shorter paddles, building up to two full days of paddling while moving from one camp to another on the island of San Cristobal. 
• If kayaking is your passion, you are sure to love this tour which is limited to just 8 guests giving you a more intimate experience on the islands. 
• Join in the fun as we set up camp each day, spend our nights falling asleep to the sounds of ocean waves, and wake up under the magical Galapagos sky.
• Explore Santa Cruz to a private farm to see the giant Galapagos tortoise. 

• Explore Mountain biking adventure at Cotopaxi Volcano
• Experience Bike through the gorgeous Andean forest 
• Enjoy the magnificent view of the adjacent mountains
• An Opportunity to regard in the distance Ilinizas peaks and Chimborazo

• Explore Galápagos islands
• See giant Galapagos tortoises.
• Discover Sierra Negra Volcano and Ngorongoro volcano
• Visit Isabela island and Santa cruz

• Explore Isabela Island by mountain bike
• Snorkel with sea lions and friendly sharks
• Surf the Galapagos with instructors
• Sleep on the rim of a dormant volcano
• Cook a traditional meal with a local family
• Walk through a colony of marine iguanas
• Traverse a cloud forest canopy zip-line

• Visit Cotopaxi National Park one of the most beautiful protected areas of Ecuador near the volcano Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world.
• Explore waterfalls, bird watch, learn about plants, explore the surrounding higher mountains.
• See adventure of the rainforest, Discover medicinal uses for the rainforest’s many plant species.
• Enjoy wildlife watching from the tower.
• Discover some of the Amazon’s biodiversity that can be difficult if not impossible to see from the ground

• Explore Santa Cruz highlands to our exclusive giant tortoise reserve and tented camp.
• Walk to the beautiful Tortuga Bay beach where you can spot marine iguanas, go for a swim, snorkel or just relax on the pristine sand.
• Visit The Charles Darwin Research Center, which is the hub of all scientific research in the Galapagos Islands.
• Visit “EL Trapiche” (trapiche is the Spanish word for sugar mill). We will have the opportunity to glimpse into the daily lives of the locals by experiencing how they produce sugar cane.

• Explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback
• Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake
• Visit a traditional Tigua art studio
• Cycle the Baños Waterfall Route
• Go white-water rafting in the Amazon rainforest
• Whip up a feast at an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
• Sample fine chocolate in Quito

• Snorkel, kayak and stand-up paddleboard in the Itabaca Channel
• Sleep alongside giant tortoises in El Chato nature reserve
• Hike along lava trails and encounter spectacular birdlife on San Cristóbal
• Swim with sea lions at Punta Carola Beach
• Explore remote, uninhabited islands

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