Ecuador in 16 days - Andes, Amazon and Galapagos Adventure - Charm

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Experience the best of Ecuador on a trip through its natural landscapes and Galapagos Islands. From the capital of Quito head to the Amazon for an exciting 3-night stay in the rainforest. Experience the tranquil waterfalls of Baños, see the imposing Chimborazo volcano and stay in Riobamba. Finally, head to the Galapagos Islands to spot giant tortoises and rar...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Amazon
    • Baños
    • Galapagos Islands
    • Guayaquil
    • Quilotoa
    • Quito
    • Riobamba

What's this trip about?

    Experience the best of Ecuador on a trip through its natural landscapes and Galapagos Islands. From the capital of Quito head to the Amazon for an exciting 3-night stay in the rainforest. Experience the tranquil waterfalls of Baños, see the imposing Chimborazo volcano and stay in Riobamba. Finally, head to the Galapagos Islands to spot giant tortoises and rare birdlife from Santa Cruz.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Cotacachi
  • Galapagos
  • Galapagos Islands
  • Guayaquil
  • Otavalo
  • Quito
  • Santa Cruz

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Quito, Guayaquil - US.
    • Internal flights: Quito - Galapagos, Galapagos - Guayaquil. *
    • 15 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
    • 15 breakfasts and full-board in the Amazon.
    • Transfers.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.
    • All air taxes & fuel surcharge.
    • Boat trip along the bay in Santa Cruz.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Quito

Ready for an unforgettable trip to Ecuador? Arrive at your departure airport to board a flight to Quito. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains, and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your h...

Day 2: Quito

After breakfast, meet with a local guide who will take you on a fascinating guided tour of some most emblematic sights of Quito. Explore the Historic Center, declared a World Heritage Site for its great beauty, and also discover the city's traditional market where you...

Day 3: Quito

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Quito, exploring its atmospheric Plaza Grande square or strolling through the charming streets of the colonial center. Perhaps sample the local cuisine, go shopping for souvenirs and soak up the views of the surro...

Day 4: Quito - Tena

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on your adventure into the Amazon rainforest today. As you journey south stop at Guango Lodge, home to a large population of hummingbirds, with walking trails to explore on foot, surrounded by forest-covered mountains. Continue to Punta...

Day 5: Amazon

Full-board. After breakfast take a short canoe ride along the Napo River to Cosano for a two-hour primary rainforest walk where you can experience the rich biodiversity and amazing plant life of the Amazon for yourself. In the afternoon, head to the town of Ahuano to ...

Day 6: Amazon

Full-board. After an early breakfast enjoy a guided walk through the primary and secondary forests, observing the different species of birds, insects and plant life. Discover a number of medicinal plants and trees and learn about how locals use these trees in construc...

Day 7: Amazon - Pailón del Diablo - Baños

Breakfast at the lodge. This morning, head to the town of Baños, stopping along the day at the breathtaking Pailón del Diablo waterfall, one of the largest and most beautiful in the country. Soak up the spectacular power of nature before continuing to Baños, a beautiful town, known as the Gateway to the Amazon and nestled amongst verdant volcanic hills. Overnight stay in Baños.

Day 8: Baños

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in beautiful Baños, where there are plenty of opportunities to experience the rich natural environment. We recommend visiting the nearby Tungurahua Volcano, relaxing in the steaming hot springs, exploring the hills and waterfal...

Day 9: Baños - Chimborazo - Riobamba

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on an exciting excursion to Chimborazo province, home to the imposing Chimborazo Volcano, the highest mountain in Ecuador with its peak reaching 6310 meters above sea level. Located in the central Andes, Chimborazo is one of the must-se...

Day 10: Riobamba - Quilotoa – Tigua - Quito

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off to the amazing Quilotoa Crater Lake, a vibrant, green-colored volcanic lake, thought to be 250-meters deep. Here, you have the opportunity to climb to the edge of the lake to enjoy beautiful views of the crater and its surroundin...

Day 11: Quito - Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Baltra, in the wonderful Galapagos Islands. From Baltra, transfer to the island of Santa Cruz by crossing the Itabaca channel on a ferry. Stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz, a lush, green natural habitat...

Day 12: Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, exploring the exotic wildlife and unique landscapes of the Galapagos Islands. Why not explore the volcanic scenery of the Seymour Islands or visit the amazing birdlife of South Plaza Island known for its red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls. Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.

Day 13: Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a half-day island tour. From Puerto Ayora take a boat trip along the canal to La Loberia, a bay known for its large population of blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Disembark the boat and begin a guided hike through the prote...

Day 14: Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches and wonderful wildlife. Why not look for sea turtles and brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crab at Tortuga Bay or visit the volcanic calderas of Los Gemelos. Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.

Day 15: Galapagos (Santa Cruz) - Guayaquil

Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to the mainland, with a flight from Santa Cruz airport. Arrive in Guayaquil, and join a shared transfer to your hotel in the city center. Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is located on the Pacific Coast. Later, enjoy a walking tour of the city, visiting the Malecon, Parque Iguanas and Las Peñas neighbourhood. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.

Day 16: Guayaquil - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your adventure through Ecuador and the amazing Galapagos Islands to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board. Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in the US today.

Day 17: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Accommodation

15 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.,

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Meals Included
15 breakfasts and full-board in the Amazon.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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