Darwin's Ecuador: Andes to Galapagos (trip)

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Darwin's Ecuador: Andes to Galapagos

  • Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
  • Active & Adventure
Ecuador, South America

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from £2,995* per person17 DaysAugust
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel 12 people max
Straddling the equator on the Pacific coast, wedged between Colombia and Peru, the smallest of the Andean nations covers an area no bigger than 284,000 square kilometres. For all its diminutive size, however, the country is packed with the most startling contrasts of scenery, and the diversity of this tiny country is simply dazzling. Encompassing tropical islands, towering snow-capped peaks, cloud forests, and simmering jungle, visitors are treated to a variety of unique landscapes, and many say that Ecuador manages to capture an entire continent in one country. This trip incorporates traditional villages, bio-diverse cloud forests, colonial towns and the incredible volcanic Galapagos Islands, where the vast variety of flora and fauna will delight the nature lover and activity seeker alike.

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Ecuador, South America

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tour starts in Quito

After an introductory meeting, we'll take an easy orientation walk around the city before dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: To Bellavista Reserve

Driving north the scenery becomes green and sub-tropical as we enter cloud forest for a late walk.
Day 3: In Bellavista

Take a full day to explore and learn about this fascinating nature reserve in its idyllic setting.
Day 4: To Chugchilan

Today we cross the equator and travel through the avenue of volcanoes, flanked by snow-capped peaks.
Day 5: In Chugchilan

A real hidden gem, here we can trek, ride horses, sit in a hot tub/sauna and perhaps even do some do yoga.
Day 6: To Banos

The rim of Quilotoa crater offers amazing mountain views and a walk to the mirror-like lake below.
Day 7: Day trip to Chimborazo

Today is a choice between a unique trek and Iceman tradition or enjoying the hot springs of Banos.
Day 8: To Cuenca

Today we plan to ride on the Devils Nose train with views across this dramatic landscape.
Day 9: In Cuenca

We have all day to explore this southern jewel at our leisure with its parks, plazas, churches and landmarks.
Day 10: To Guayaquil

Today we drive through steamy plantations to Guayaquil to explore and prepare for the Galapagos.
Day 11: To the Galapagos Islands (Isabela)

We fly to Isabela, our base for three days, and full of volcanoes, mangrove beaches and wildlife.
Day 12: Galapagos Islands (Isabela)

Take a boat to Las Tintorereas where we can snorkel, then visit a giant Tortoise breeding centre.
Day 13: Galapagos Islands (Isabela)

Today we climb a volcano spotting wildlife en route and getting incredible views from the summit.
Day 14: Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)

The Research Centre on Santa Cruz is a must-see to learn about the islands and we spend much of the day here.
Day 15: Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)

Heading north we visit the nearby island of North Seymour, home to colonies of blue-footed boobies.
Day 16: Galapgos - Quito

Fly back to Quito and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lit up old town before dinner.
Day 17: Tour ends in Quito

The tour ends after breakfast in Quitio.

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