Compare Luxury Ecuador & Galapagos tour by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 13 days |
| Price From | $ 10,149 |
| Price Per Day | $ 781 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Ecuador may be slightly dwarfed by other South American countries, but it punches well above its weight. It’s tempting to pass through only the mainland en route to the celebrated Galapagos Islands, but our specialists would urge you to holiday in continental Ecuador, too. They’re able to help you experience all the country’s beguiling variety in a tailor-made Ecuador itinerary. |
Day 1 : Quito
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. On arrival in Quito you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 : Quito
Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Quito today.
Day 3 : Mashpi Lodge
Today you will head northwest into the cool cloudforest region. Your destination will be El Mashpi Lodge, a fascinating and luxury property in the heart of this unique ecosystem.
Day 4 : Mashpi Lodge
Enjoy excursions from Mashpi Lodge or take a journey on their 2km sky tram through the cloudforest canopy.
Day 5 : Hacienda Zuleta
Travel across the Andes today to your beautiful hacienda.
Day 6 : Hacienda Zuleta
Free time to walk along 60km worth of self-guided trails or perhaps horse ride or fish. There is also a Condor restoration project and pre-Inca site within the grounds of this wonderful hacienda.
Day 7 : Hacienda Zuleta
At leisure at Hacienda Zuleta.
Day 8 : Galapagos Islands
Today you will return to Quito. En route you can visit the wonderful Otavalo market, one of the largest textile markets in South America. If time allows you can have a quick tour of historical Quito upon your return.
Day 9 : Galapagos Islands
Your day begins at Whale Bay on Santa Cruz Island, where you'll begin a walking trail at the beach. While walking, you might see boobies and other land birds. There'll also be a chance to take a panga ride along the shore.After lunch back on board your vessel, you'll disembark at Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat), an islet named after its sloping volcanic cone. You'll begin a guided walk at its crescent of sandy beach, and may see marine iguanas, lava lizards and Sally Lightfoot crabs. White-tipped sharks and tropical fish are often seen in these waters, making.
Day 10 : Galapagos Islands
Today you'll visit Bartolomé Island, a lunar-like island with the basaltic cone of Pinnacle Rock at one end. After a hike to a viewpoint or, if you prefer, exploring the underwater world via a glass-bottomed boat. Keep an eye out for Galapagos penguins, which have been sighted here.
Day 11 : Galapagos Islands
You'll spend today at Genovesa Island (also known as Tower Island). Formed from a shield volcano, it's now home to thousands of birds. After disembarking, you'll take an easy guided walk among the colonies. The inhabitants include frigate birds, red-footed boobies, masked boobies, gulls, herons, mockingbirds and finches. Later, there's an option to do a slightly more strenuous walk to a viewpoint. You can swim and snorkel in this island's natural marina, or kayak around the cliffs.
Day 12 : International return flight
Disembark your cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the mainland, where you'll connect to your return flight home.
Day 13 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
