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Classic Ecuador 16 days
16 days
Ecuador - Quito, Amazon and the Galápagos
This 16 day journey brings together three very different sides of Ecuador, from Quito’s colonial heart to the Amazon rainforest and the high Andes. After time exploring the capital, travel by river deep into the rainforest, where four nights on a private reserve bring guided canoe trips, canopy walks and night excursions in search of monkeys, caimans and nocturnal wildlife. Continue to Santa Cruz in the Galápagos, exploring volcanic landscapes, beaches and nearby islands by private yacht, with time to snorkel and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Back in the Andes, cross the equator before ending on a historic working farm with horses, hiking, conservation and traditional crafts.
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Journey Route
DAYS 1-3
Quito
Settle into a restored mansion in Quito's UNESCO-listed Old Town before exploring the capital's colonial churches, plazas and viewpoints with a guide. Fly to Coca, then continue by motorised canoe down the Napo River into the rainforest, arriving at a lodge on a private reserve for four nights.
DAYS 4-7
Ecuadorian Amazon
Explore the Amazon reserve on guided excursions, from canoe rides in search of monkeys and caimans to a canopy walkway and observation tower above the jungle. Take night walks to discover nocturnal wildlife and visit a local community before returning by river and flight to Quito.
DAYS 8-12
Galapagos
Fly to Baltra and cross to Santa Cruz Island, settling into a lodge on the rim of an extinct volcano. Explore volcanic craters, lava tunnels and beaches, then take private yacht excursions to nearby islands for hiking, snorkelling and wildlife spotting. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora.
DAYS 13-16
Otavalo & Highlands
Fly back to Quito and drive north into the Andean mountains, crossing the equator en route to a historic working farm. Ride Andean horses, cycle or hike through the estate, visit its conservation project for endangered Andean condors, or try cheese making, Andean cooking and traditional embroidery before departing Quito.
