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Ecuador Sample Itinerary (TCA-EC-1)
(14 days/13 nights)
Remember: this is a sample itinerary based on our recommended highlights for a trip of this length. We have years of experience sending people to Ecuador and so should you have differing interests or more time we are ready and able to create your own tailored itinerary.
Highlights
- 4 nights cruising the unique Galapagos Islands.
- 2 nights in the Andean highlands: village visits, scenic hikes & more.
- 3 nights in the Amazon at a full-service lodge with specialist guides. Explore on foot and by canoe; try the canopy walkway!
- Snorkel with sea lions!
- Photograph and observe approachable wildlife in the Galapagos.
- Tour colonial Quito and stand on the Equator.
- Travel with professional local guides, who are eager to share their knowledge about their own backyard.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE QUITO: Meet and greet by your guide and driver, then transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 - QUITO (B, L): Full day guided tour of colonial Quito (cobbled streets, workshops, Spanish-era buildings, etc.). Enjoy a traditional lunch at one of Quito’s finest restaurants.
Days 3 - 6 - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (4B, 3L, 4D): Fly to the Galapagos Islands. Meet your naturalist guide and embark on a 5-day cruise. Each island brings unique flora, fauna, and experiences to your adventure. Explore on foot and by zodiac; snorkel with sea lions and possibly penguins; or just relax. Anchor each night in a quiet cove. Your naturalist guide provides evening briefings and the yacht’s chef ensures you are recharged with hearty meals.
Days 7 & 8 - OTAVALO (2B, 2L): Fly to Quito and continue to the town of Otavalo, nestled in an Andean valley. Spend two nights in a lovely and historic hacienda that overlooks the town. Enjoy the charm of the Otavaleños as you barter in the centuries-old market, surrounded by some of South America’s finest handicrafts. Hike around a crater-lake, shop at the famous highland market, explore the countryside on a gentle horseback ride, or relax at the hacienda.
Day 9 - QUITO (B): Visit the equatorial monument en-route to Quito. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Days 10 - 12 - AMAZON (3B, 3L, 3D): The trip to Sacha Lodge is an adventure in itself, ending with a canoe ride across a placid lake to the lodge. Learn the secrets of the rainforest from specialist local guides: enjoy morning and afternoon excursions (and even night walks), and rest during midday when the creatures of the forest are less active. A special feature is the extensive canopy walkway system that allows you to see colourful birds and primates often invisible from the ground!
Days 13 & 14 - QUITO (2B): Return to Quito. Next morning transfer to the airport.
Cost (2009)
starting/ending Quito; Adult, per person, sharing
| incl. Galapagos & Amazon flights |
3 paw level | 4 paw level | 5 paw level |
Low Season (Jan. 8-20; Mar. 1-23; May 1-June 30; Sept. 3-30; Nov. 26-Dec. 16) |
US$4820 | US$5150 | US$5750 |
High Season (rest of the year) |
US$4960 | US$5150 | US$5750 |
Cost is per person, based on a minimum of 2 people travelling together following our sample itinerary. Surcharge may apply for travel over festival and/or holiday dates. Single rooms are available for a supplement. Your costs may differ depending on departure date, availability, group size and what you include in your final tailored itinerary. Larger parties may recognize cost savings per person; please inquire. |
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*In an effort to avoid currency fluctuations, prices are in US Dollars. Valid as of December 15, 2008 until August 31, 2009 and are subject to change.
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