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Adventures designed to discover all of Ecuador

MULTI-REGION EXPEDITIONS

Discover the diversity of Ecuador on expeditions that connect its most extraordinary landscapes: colonial cities, volcanoes, Amazon rainforest, Pacific coast and the Galapagos Islands.

Carefully designed routes

Local English-speaking guides during the trip

Land and water transport

Selected accommodation

Included activities and excursions

Authentic experiences

OUR SERVICES

Quito and Papallacta Hot Springs

Amazon: rainforest, wildlife and indigenous culture

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Galapagos: the jewel of Ecuador, home to extraordinary species and landscapes unique in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

Arrival in Quito and transfer to Papallacta
Relaxation in the hot springs
Journey to the Amazon with a stop at the Jumandy Caves
Arrival at the lodge, welcome with guayusa and night walk

Days 1–2 – Quito, Papallacta and the Amazon

ITINERARY

Days 3–4 – Amazon

8 DAYS

Galapagos Amazon

Includes:

Flights Quito–San Cristóbal–Quito
7 nights accommodation with private bathroom
Full board at selected restaurants
Local English-speaking guide
Private transportation and excursions included
Tickets, rubber boots and snorkeling equipment as per itinerary

Full Day Amazonian 360°
Tubing or kayaking on the Arajuno River
Visit to AmaZOOnico, Anaconda Island and indigenous community
Canoe trip, wildlife observation and cocoa experience

Days 5–7 – Galapagos

Flight to San Cristóbal and arrival in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Mann Beach, El Progreso, El Junco Lagoon and Cerro Colorado
Cerro Tijeretas, Playa Carola and La Lobería
Observation of turtles, sea lions and Galapagos wildlife

Day 8 – Galapagos / Quito

$1499

per person

Transfer to the airport
Return flight to Quito
End of program

Historic Center of Quito and Middle of the World

Amazon: rainforest, wildlife and indigenous culture

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Cotopaxi National Park

HIGHLIGHTS

Arrival in Quito and tour of the historic center
Visit to the Middle of the World and ethnographic museum
Transfer to Papallacta
Relaxation in the hot springs

Days 1–2 – Quito and Papallacta

ITINERARY

8 DAYS

Days 3–5 – Amazon

Amazon Andes

Arrival at the lodge and welcome with guayusa
Guided night hike through the jungle
Full Day Amazon 360° with tubing or kayaking
Visit to Anaconda Island, indigenous community and Amazonian wildlife
Canoe trip, nature observation and cocoa experience

Includes:

Local English-speaking guide
7 nights accommodation with private bathroom
Full board at selected restaurants
Private transportation throughout the trip
Excursions, entrance fees and guides included
Land and water transport, rubber boots and necessary equipment according to the itinerary

Day 6 – Baths

Visit to the Devil's Cauldron
Free time for adventure activities
Local market and hot springs option
Accommodation in Baños

Day 7 – Quilotoa

Trip to the Quilotoa Lagoon
Crater hike and viewpoints
Time to enjoy the Andean landscape
Accommodation in Quilotoa

Day 8 – Cotopaxi / Quito

$1299

per person

Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
Hike to the José Rivas refuge
Observation of Andean landscapes and fauna
Return to Quito and end of the program

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HIGHLIGHTS

Historic Center of Quito and Middle of the World

Amazon: rainforest, wildlife and indigenous culture

Inca ruins of Ingapirca and colonial city of Cuenca

Discover the "little Galapagos", home to blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds and spectacular seascapes.

ITINERARY

Arrival in Quito and tour of the historic center
Visit to the Middle of the World
Transfer to Papallacta and time at the hot springs

Days 1–2 – Quito and Papallacta

13 DAYS

Days 3–5 – Amazon

Amazon Coast Andes

Arrival at the lodge and welcome with guayusa
Night hike, tubing or kayaking and Full Day Amazon 360°
Visit to AmaZOOnico, Anaconda Island and indigenous community
Canoe trip, wildlife observation and cocoa experience

Includes:

Local guide
12 nights accommodation with private bathroom
Full board at selected restaurants
Private transportation throughout the tour
Excursions, entrance fees and guides included
Land and water transport and rubber boots according to the itinerary

Days 6-8 – Baños, Ingapirca and Cuenca

Visit to the Devil's Cauldron and free time in Baños
Tour of the Inca ruins of Ingapirca
Visit to Cuenca, its colonial center and toquilla straw hat workshop

Day 9 – Cajas and Guayaquil

Visit to Cajas National Park
Transfer to Guayaquil
Tour of Malecón 2000, Seminario Park and Las Peñas

Day 10-12 – Puerto López and Pacific Coast

Trip to Puerto López and free time on the beach
Excursion to Isla de la Plata, the “Little Galapagos”
Bird watching, marine wildlife and possible whale watching
Visit to Los Frailes Beach in Machalilla National Park

$1799

per person

Day 13 – Guayaquil

Transfer to the airport
End of program or continuation of the trip

Historic Center of Quito and Middle of the World

Amazon: rainforest, wildlife and indigenous culture

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Galapagos: turtles, sea lions and Kicker Rock

HIGHLIGHTS

Arrival in Quito and tour of the historic center
Visit to the Middle of the World and ethnographic museum

Days 1–2 – Quito

ITINERARY

Baths, Devil's Nose and Basin

17 DAYS

Days 3–6 – Galapagos

Ecuador 360°

Flight to San Cristóbal and arrival in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
El Progreso, El Junco lagoon and Cerro Colorado turtle center
Cerro Tijeretas, Playa Carola and La Lobería
Full-day excursion to Kicker Rock / Sleeping Lion

Includes:

Domestic flights Quito–San Cristóbal–Quito
16 nights accommodation with private bathroom
Full board at selected restaurants
Local guide
Private transportation throughout the tour
Excursions, entrance fees, land and water transport, rubber boots and snorkeling equipment as per the itinerary

Day 7 – Quito and Papallacta

Return to Quito
Transfer to Papallacta and time at the hot springs

Day 8-10 – Amazon

Trip to the Amazon with a visit to the Jumandy Caves
Full Day Amazon 360° with tubing or kayaking
AmaZOOnico, Anaconda Island and meeting with indigenous community
Canoe trip, wildlife observation and cocoa experience

Days 11–14 – Baños, Alausí and Cuenca

Visit to the Devil's Cauldron and free time in Baños
Transfer to Alausí and the Devil's Nose route
Visit to Cuenca and tour of its colonial center

Days 15–17 – Ingapirca, Colta, Quilotoa and Cotopaxi

$1999

por persona

Visit to the Inca ruins of Ingapirca
Andean landscapes in Colta and Chimborazo
Quilotoa Lagoon and the Route of the Volcanoes
Visit to Cotopaxi National Park and return to Quito

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