Amazon and Galapagos
Day 1: Quito
Arrive to Quito in the evening, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight luxury or boutique hotel.
Day 2: Napo Wildlife Center
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. Napo Wildlife Center is a luxurious jungle lodge composed of ten thatched cabañas, located overlooking the lake; cabañas are spacious, with private bathrooms and hot water. Overnight Napo Wildlife Center.
Days 3-5: Napo Wildlife Center
Spend three days at Napo Wildlife Center, exploring the jungle with your expert naturalist guides and participating in activities like learning how to spear fish. Also go on canoe excursions, canopy tours and observe an amazing parrot clay lick. Overnight Napo Wildlife Center.
Day 6: Quito
Canoe to the Napo River and riverboat to the Coca airfield for your return flight to Quito. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight luxury or boutique property.
Day 7: Quito
Today with your guide, explore the historic district and its century-old churches. Have a morning walking tour of the colonial quarter of Quito. Highlights of the tour include the Plaza de la Independencia, the Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesús, San Francisco Cathedral and La Merced Convent. At the City Museum you'll see what life was like in colonial Quito. Early this evening take a horse-drawn carriage ride through through the narrow streets of Old Quito. Arrive at La Belle Epoque to savor gourmet fusion cuisine. Tailor made suggestions will be made according to your interests for an optional afternoon tour. Overnight luxury or boutique property.
Day 8: Galapagos
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. We customize cruise selections to your preferences, and work with only the boats that adhere to the highest quality safety and environmental standards, as wel as those boats employing the best naturalist guides. Ranging from small yachts and sailboats, to midsized vessels and 100-passenger cruise ships, cruises come in a variety of time frames, styles and budgets. Overnight on the vessel of your choosing.
Days 9-14: Galapagos
Spend your days cruising the Galapagos Islands, learning more about the amazing endemic flora and fauna. Get close to blue-footed boobies, see the magnificent frigatebird's mating displays, snorkel with tropical fish and sea turtles, and marvel at giant tortoises. In the evenings relax on your boat with delicious meals and al fresco cocktails under the starriest skies you've ever seen. Overnight on the vessel of your choosing.
Day 15: Quito
Return to Quito today, arriving around 4:00pm local time. Transfer to your hotel, and farewell dinner in a gourmet restaurant. Overnight luxury or boutique property.
Day 16: Quito / Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Itinerary Notes:
Ask us about customizing your Galapagos cruise, and the portfolio of luxuyr, first class deluxe and first class boats we work with.
