Explore 3 unique eco-systems and the most beautiful landscapes of Ecuador iIN ONE TRIP!
Travel from Latitude 0 along the Andean Range called the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" to the tropics of the Route of Waterfalls and down to the Amazon jungle! Take a flight to remote Galapagos Islands archipelago., the Enchanted Islands
Travel assisted by professional english-speaking naturalist-guides in every region.
Continental Ecuador (Andes): 5D/4N
💒 Walk the colonial streets of Quito (the capital of Ecuador) in the company of a local
🇪🇨 Step from the northern hemisphere to the southern, and balance yourself at Latitude 0
🏔 Take a walk on the foothills of the Avenue of the Volcanoes
🌟 Hunt for trophies at the vibrant local Indigenous markets, meet Quechua locals
🌋 Relaxing in the warm volcanic-origin thermal springs of Papallacta
Amazon Jungle Adventure: 4D/3N
🐢 Take an adventure deep inland into the equatorial forests of the Yasuni National Reserve, home to incredible wildlife such as river dolphins, tapirs, caimans, anacondas, howler monkeys, piranhas, toucans, and more
🛖 Stay three nights in the unique eco-lodge - rustic cabins designed to serve all your comforts
🌴 Visit the local Indigenous community, and learn about their ways of life, which haven't changed for decades
🛶 Explore the unique green world of the primary jungle walking the trails, from the observation tower elevated above the trees, and in daily motorized canoe rides on the maze of waterways and tributaries of the Amazon river
😎 Travel every day accompanied by a knowledgeable local naturalist guide
Galapagos Islands Hopping: 5D/4N
Every day will be full of ACTIVITIES, such as wildlife watching, easy hiking, and snorkeling!
🦀 Following the steps of Charles Darwin, meet and interact with endemic Galapagos wildlife, terrestrial and marine
🐢 Take a 500-pound giant tortoise for a walk!
🐳 Snorkel in the company of sea lion puppies, colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and rays!
🦎 Relax and soak in the sun with a family of lazy marine iguanas on the picturesque white-sand beach of Isabela island
🐧 Look for Galapagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, and pelicans fishing
🚢 Stay in comfortable small hotels by the water on the islands of San Cristobal and Isabela.
✈️ Hop an impressive mini-jet flight between the islands, which is one of the highlights of your trip to the Galapagos!
Your travel passport has to be valid no less than six (6) months after the date of entry to Ecuador
If Participant cancels the trip due to any personal reason, the following penalties will be applied:
Cancellation 89 to 45 calendar days before departure - up to 50% of the trip cost, including registration deposit
Cancellation 44 to 0 calendar days before departure – non-refundable
TRAVEL INSURANCE covering trip cancellations for medical reasons is very recommended, and participants are responsible for having the proper coverage. The travel insurance has to be purchased BEFORE departure.
Jungle: Quito- Coca-Quito , Galapagos: Quito -San Cristobal, Baltra-Quito
San Cristobal - Isabela - Baltra
As per itinerary: all day-tours, activities and arrangements in Quito & beyond, Amazon jungle, Galapagos
Hotels 4* in Quito, Eco-lodge in Amazon jungle (Family cabin or Dbl Cabin), Superior category hotels in Galaogos
ALREADY INCLUDED fees: $220USD/adult , $120 / child under 12
Quito: Breakfasts in hotels, Full board at the jungle eco-lodge, Breakfasts at hotels and lunches at day-tours in Galapagos
Private van in Quito; Shared transfers and motorized canoe rides on a Jungle Tour; All transportation and shared boat tours in Galapagos
Certified english-speaking local guides in Quito, Jungle & Galapagos
Rain-ponchos and rubber boots on a Jungle tour; Masks & fins for snorkeling in Galapagos
to/from Quito, Ecuador
Latitude 0 Monument & museum, Papallacta hotsprings (allow a budget of ~$40-50 per person for all extras, paid directly)
Lunches & Dinners in Quito and Galapagos (only where not included, see itinerary)
MUST HAVE. Coverage for medical issues and trip cancellations (~$100/pp)
Use airport hotel shuttle bus btw airport Terminal & Hotel
9:30 - After breakfast, meet at the hotel with your local guide and driver.
Head to the Equator or Latitude 0, located 22 km north of Quito.
In the beginning, you will immerse yourself in the history of the ancient pre-Inca civilizations who inhabited this region long before the Europeans came here.
You will find out why the Equator was considered a sacred place. And you will have a chance to make your experiments and observe unique physical phenomena that can only be seen at Latitude 0. Learn the scientific explanation for these phenomena.
Then we will proceed to explore the colonial streets and highlights of Oldtown Quito, which UNESCO recognizes as a world cultural heritage.
Drive up to the "Panecillo de St. Virgen", a remarkable hill in the middle of OldTown.
Return to hotel around 4-5 PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
Quito altitude - 2850m
9 AM - After breakfast, meet with the guide and drive around 2 hours along the Pan-American Highway on the segment of the Andean Volcanic range called "Avenue of the Volcanoes". The "Avenue of Volcanoes" stretches north to south in the central Sierra region of Ecuador and has over 50 volcanoes on its territory.
On a clear day, you will see a few of them on the way to Cotopaxi National Park, including the iconic Cotopaxi, the active volcano that erupts every 75 years and last time erupted in 2015.
Take an easy hike around the Limpiopungo Lake to enjoy the views of the Cotopaxi giant. Then, drive to a historic colonial-style mansion (aka "hacienda" in South America) located on the outskirts of Cotopaxi. Here, you can have a homemade traditional lunch and take optional activities such as horseback riding.
Back to your hotel around 5 PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
The altitude of the park 3000m
After breakfast served at the lodge, experience the life on the tree tops from the observation tower (118 ft high). The tower gives you a unique perspective, opening up a whole new world of Amazon biodiversity that is often difficult and almost impossible to see from the understory.
Over 565 species of birds have been registered so far, including colorful birds such as macaws, toucans, honeycreepers, tanagers, flycatchers, hummingbirds, and with a bit of luck a close view of howlers, squirrel monkeys, or sloths resting on the canopy.
Visit the native community. Here you can learn how the community lives in harmony with the Amazon Rainforest. You will learn about their customs, drinks, food, and Kichwa culture, and learn how local life is environmentally sustainable.
Get ready to play with the blowgun, an ancient Kichwa tradition of hunting, and learn from local women how to make artisan chocolate.
After lunch continue exploring the nearby trails searching for more Amazonian creatures, insects, and frogs.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in comfortable rustic-style cabins with shower and beds
Every day at the Galapagos is different, so let nature surprise you.!
San Cristobal Island
You will board a speedboat and navigate for approximately 45 min to impressive volcanic formations in the ocean. There you have a chance to snorkel with Galapagos sharks (not dangerous to humans), rays, turtles, and, if you are lucky, even hammerhead sharks!
The wall of the rock itself is amazing with lots of tropical fishes, starfishes, corals.. The boat also takes you to a beautiful, pristine beach, where you will have time to relax and swim. you will be back in the mid-afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfasts, Lunches on board
Start exploring amazing Isabela island on foot, walking to the giant Sierra Negra volcano crater. Sierra Negra has the second-largest active crater in the world, which is 10km in diameter. The altitude of the crater is about 1200m. The hike is mild, about 1h30min one way, doable for any level of fitness.
Lunch will be served on a local farm, which is also a tortoise reserve.
Then you will check in at your charming hotel located on a pristine beach.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
