Itinerary Overview
This adventure takes you to three of Ecuador’s top regions: the Amazon jungle, Galapagos Islands and Andes Highlands.
Begin your private vacation tour with a relaxing two night stay at a hacienda in the Andes outside Quito, experiencing the local culture and traditions. Then, head on a jungle excursion in an eco-lodge in the Napo region, just a short flight from Quito and one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet.Then, end the trip with a Galapagos Islands cruise or land based adventure filled with close encounters with unique wildlife, snorkeling and hiking.
For small groups, couples or families, this private vacation tour is the perfect mix of outdoor activity, cultural exploration and natural history. It’s an exciting way to experience the varied cultures and landscapes Ecuador has to offer. Throughout, experience flawless service from bilingual professional guides, drivers, hosts and Latin Excursions staff as we help you plan your trip from start to finish.
If you’re looking for: traditional haciendas, Ecuadorian cuisine, mixture of natural wonders and local culture, wildlife viewing, Galapagos wildlife, snorkeling
Extend your trip: in Peru to visit Machu Picchu.
Highlights:
- Stay in historic haciendas
- Dine on traditional Ecuadorian cuisine at family-friendly restaurants
- Explore vibrant local markets
- Explore the rich sights and sounds of pristine jungle from the comfort of an Amazon lodge
- Visit a parrot clay lick to view spectacular wildlife such as Giant Otters
- View the spectacular wildlife in the unparalleled Amazonian rainforest of Yasuní National Park
- Snorkel with playful sea lions and other marine life
- Learn about Galapagos’ unique flora, fauna and geology
- Ideal for families
- Tailor made experiences
ITINERARY DETAILS:
Day 1 – Quito
Arrival to Quito and airport meet and greet; transfer to your hotel in either modern or historic Quito.
Day 2 – Andes
Drive with your private guide to the Andes north or south of Quito, with visits en route to local markets and villages. Overnight at a traditional hacienda in the beautiful Andes Highlands.
All meals included.
Day 3 – Andes
Excursions around the hacienda like hiking, horseback riding, visits to local villages, and more.
All meals included.
Day 4 – Quito
Return to Quito, stopping on the way for lunch at a hacienda for traditional Ecuadorian cuisine.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 5 – Amazon
Airport transfer and check-in assistance for flight to Coca (25 minutes), on the edge of the Amazon. Transfer to the airport for a 25-minute flight to Coca. Then take a motorized canoe down the Napo River and a dugout canoe along a blackwater creek to the lake and lodge. With Rich terra firma rainforest, this area is filled with wildlife, including the golden-mantled tamarin, found only on the on this side of the Napo area. You might even spot a Jaguar or a Tapir! Accommodations are comfortable, and the perfect base for adventures in the jungle with your bilingual guide and local guide.
All meals included.
Days 6 & 7 – Amazon Activities
Spend four days in the Amazon, exploring the jungle with a bilingual guide and local guide for the excursions. Activities include visiting a parrot clay lick, night walks, canoe trips, piranha fishing, bird watching, wildlife walks and canopy walks. From a canopy platform located near the lodge, experience the parallel world of the tree-tops. The 120 foot platform is built within the canopy of a huge, emergent tree and offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
All meals included.
Day 8 – Quito City Tour
Return to Quito and transfer to hotel. Afternoon panoramic Quito city tour.
Breakfast included.
Day 9 – Galapagos
Fly to the Galapagos Islands this morning to begin your exciting cruise or villa stay!
All meals included.
Days 10-12 – Galapagos Adventure
Spend five days and four nights cruising the Galapagos Islands on your luxurious, family-friendly yacht, catamaran or sailboat (weeklong programs are also available). You’ll have days full over island adventure, with hikes and plenty of snorkeling to get up close and personal with amazing Galapagos wildlife like blue-footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises! Your bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on these daily excursions.
We have personally selected the finest yachts and sailboats to choose from based on the quality of guides and safety and environmental standards. If you prefer a smaller yacht or to charter a yacht, we would suggest boats such as the Eric/Flamingo/Letty, Nina or Athala II. If you are seeking a sailboat the Alta or Mary Anne are excellent options. Mid-sized yachts like the Eclipse and Evolution welcome families, and the Explorer and Legend are great larger cruise vessels. Please ask one of our Galapagos specialists to best choose the right boat for you and your family.
All meals included.
Day 13 – Quito
After your last visit, return to the airport for your flight to mainland Ecuador. Airport meet and greet and transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 14 – To Home
Transfer to airport and check-in assistance for flight home, or on to other adventures.
Breakfast included.
