Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands
Andean Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
Galápagos Dove
Summary of nights : 14 days, 12 nights: Quito 3, Riobamba 1, Cuenca 2, Otavalo 1, Quito 1, Galápagos Islands 3, Quito 1.
- The beautiful historic capital, Quito, in a dramatic mountain location.
- One of the continent’s most unspoilt colonial cities, Cuenca.
- Otavalo, traditional craft and livestock market set in tranquil countryside.
- Galápagos – the enchanted islands teem with land and marine fauna.
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Fly from the UK arriving that evening
Days 2,3 Explore Quito.
Day 4 Drive south to Riobamba.
Day 5 Train down Avenue of the Volcanoes, tour of Ingapirca and on to Cuenca.
Day 6 Visit Cajas National Park
Day 7 Fly to Quito and drive to market town of Otavalo.
Day 8 Return to Quito
Days 9-12 Fly to and cruise around the Galápagos Islands.
Day 13 Return to Quito
Day 14 UK clients depart arriving Day 16.
Why not stay longer in the Galapagos and upgrade to the 7 night cruise? Availability is limited so do let us know as soon as possible if you would like the 7 night option.
Tour profile
Transport: 3 flights from 45 minutes to 3 hours; 5 scenic road journeys (longest 6 hours); 4 day cruise on small motor yacht.
Accommodation: Comfortable, simple hotels with private facilities, twin cabins on cruise.
Meals: Breakfast daily, full-board in Galápagos.
Guides: Our tour leader will accompany you on the Ecuadorian mainland, in the Galápagos you are guided by local naturalist specialists.
Included excursions: Walking tour of Quito; Ingapirca ruins; Las Cajas National Park; Otavalo market; shore excursions on Galápagos cruise.
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Cotopaxi volcano
Panama hats originate from the town of Cuenca
Sealions play in the Galápagos Islands
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