Galapagos and Ecuador 17 Days - Culture and Cruise
Quito, Otavalo, Baños, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Galapagos and Ecuador 17 Days - Culture and Cruise
Quito, Otavalo, Baños, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Galapagos and Ecuador 17 Days - Culture and Cruise
Quito, Otavalo, Baños, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Galapagos and Ecuador 17 Days - Culture and Cruise
Quito, Otavalo, Baños, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Galapagos and Ecuador 17 Days - Culture and Cruise
Quito, Otavalo, Baños, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Pichincha, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Orellana, Galápagos, Ecuador View on Google Maps
Tour Overview
Experience the adventure of a lifetime on this 17-day journey through the contrasting worlds of Ecuador. This Ecuador trip begins in the heart of the Andes with the majestic Cotopaxi, takes you deep into the primary forest of the Amazon to the exclusive Sani Lodge, and crowns the experience with a 4-day cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat through the unique Galapagos Archipelago. This tour combines intense nature experiences, profound cultural encounters in places like Otavalo, and the extraordinary wildlife of the islands to create a truly unforgettable travel experience. It is an Ecuador and Galapagos journey designed for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and nature in one remarkable trip.
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Places You Will See
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- ☆Four-day Amazon experience at Sani Lodge, including canoe trips, piranha fishing, and night hikes.
- ☆Visit to the parrot clay lick in Yasuní National Park and cultural exchange with Kichwa women.
- ☆Hike in the majestic surroundings of the Cotopaxi volcano and visit to the mountain hut.
- ☆Visit the colorful market in Otavalo and the tranquil Cuicocha Lagoon.
- ☆Four-day Galápagos cruise aboard the comfortable M/Y Monserrat.
- ☆Snorkel with hammerhead sharks, rays, and sea turtles at León Dormido (Kicker Rock).
- ☆Observation of rare species such as albatrosses and blue-footed boobies on Isla Española (Punta Suárez).
- ☆Visit to the legendary Post Office Bay on Isla Floreana and the Charles Darwin Research Station.
- ☆Discovery of the cultivation and export of the famous Ecuadorian roses on a plantation.
What's Included
Included
- Private transfer airport–hotel–airport on days 1, 3, 6, and 12
- Private excursions with English-speaking driver/tour guide on days 2 and 6 to 11 on the mainland
- Tour in Yasuní with English-speaking guide on days 3 to 6
- Domestic flights Quito–El Coca (Yasuní)–Quito on days 3 and 6
- Domestic flights Quito–San Cristóbal (Galápagos)–Quito on days 12 and 17
- Galápagos cruise on days 14 to 17
- 16 nights' accommodation in hotels, lodges, and on the cruise ship with breakfast
- Rubber boots in the tropical rainforest
- Galápagos excursions in small international groups with English-speaking nature guides on day 13
- Entrance fees and excursions mentioned in the program
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Snorkeling equipment during boat excursions in Galápagos
- 24/7 German-speaking assistance
Excluded
- International flights
- Contribution to the local community in the rainforest (approx. $10, payable on site)
- Entrance fee for the Galápagos National Park (USD 200 per person)
- Galápagos Transit Card TCT (USD 20 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Possible increase in taxes or fees
- Wetsuits during the cruise and boat excursions in the Galápagos
- Personal expenses and tips