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Ecuador Up Close

18 days
From Quito to Baltra Island
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

    Included Activities

    • Evening tour of old town and La Ronda alley
    Landmarks
    La Ronda
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  2. Day 2

    Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of UNESCO World Heritage old town (includes visits to Jesuit church La Compañía, San Francisco Monastery, and Basilica Cathedral with entrance fees)
    Landmarks
    Jesuit Church La Compañía
    San Francisco Monastery
    Basilica Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike from parking lot to Rivas refuge (4,864m) with hot coca tea
    • Mountain bike downhill tour to Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Rivas Refuge
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
  4. Day 4

    Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Cuicocha lagoon (approximately 4 hours) with English-speaking guide
    • Visit to Cotacachi town

    Optional Activities

    • Shorter hike around Cuicocha lagoon
    • Boat trip on Cuicocha lagoon
    Landmarks
    Cuicocha Lagoon
    Cotacachi Cayapas Nature Reserve
    Cotacachi
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  5. Day 5

    Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Fuya Fuya Mountain summit (4,265m) with approximately 2-hour climb and 1.5-hour descent
    • Cultural exchange with host family about medicinal plants, agriculture, and Quichua cosmovision
    Landmarks
    Mojanda Lagoons
    Fuya Fuya Mountain
  6. Day 6

    Otavalo to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Otavalo Saturday market at Plaza de Ponchos
    • Visit to traditional looms in Carapuelo
    • Hike through eucalyptus forest to waterfall in Peguche
    • Visit to folk music group to learn about Andean instruments
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Ponchos
    Carapuelo
    Peguche Waterfall
  7. Day 7

    Quito to Cuyabeno National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Antisana National Park
    Cayambe-Coca National Park
    Sumaco National Park
  8. Day 8

    Cuyabeno National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motor canoe journey through tropical rainforest in Cuyabeno Game Reserve
    • Night hike to observe nocturnal jungle animals
    Landmarks
    Cuyabeno Game Reserve
  9. Day 9

    Cuyabeno National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siona indigenous village
    • Learn cassava bread preparation
    • Shaman visit
    • Evening canoe tour to observe black caimans
    Landmarks
    Siona Indigenous Village
  10. Day 10

    Cuyabeno National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest hike (3-4 hours) through pristine jungle with guide
    • Canoe observation tour at large lagoon
    • River swimming and sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Cuyabeno National Park
  11. Day 11

    Arrival in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Tijeretas viewing hill
    • Visit to Punta Carola sea lion beach
    • Snorkeling with sea lions at Cabo de Horno
    Landmarks
    Tijeretas Viewing Hill
    Playa Man Beach
    Punta Carola
    Cabo de Horno
  12. Day 12

    San Cristobal Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling tour to Leon Dormido including transportation and snorkeling equipment (snorkel, goggles, fins, wetsuits, approximately 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Leon Dormido
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
  13. Day 13

    San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz Island
    • Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Hike to Tortuga Bay beach (2.5km through dry forest)
    • Kayaking and swimming at Playa Mansa

    Optional Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station entrance (10 USD)
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Tortuga Bay
    Playa Mansa
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  14. Day 14

    Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour de Bahia in Puerto Ayora including transportation and snorkeling equipment (snorkel and goggles, approximately 3 hours)
    • Visit to Rancho Primicias tortoise farm including entrance fee and guide (7.50 USD)
    • Lava tunnel walk
    Landmarks
    Puerto Ayora Bay
    Shark Channel
    Playa de Perros
    Las Grietas
    Lobería
    Rancho Primicias
  15. Day 15

    Santa Cruz to Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Isabela Island
    • Walk to Wall of Tears (7km one way) with views of hidden beaches and flamingo lagoons
    • Visit to turtle breeding station

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental for Wall of Tears excursion (approximately 15 USD)
    • Turtle station Arnaldo Tupiza (10 USD)
    Landmarks
    Wall of Tears
    Turtle Breeding Station
  16. Day 16

    Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking tour to Sierra Negra volcano including transportation and box lunch (approximately 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra
    Concha Perla
  17. Day 17

    Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling tour to Los Tuneles including transportation, snorkeling equipment (snorkel, goggles, fins, wetsuits), box lunch (approximately 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Los Tuneles
  18. Day 18

    Departure from Galapagos

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz
    • Ferry crossing to Baltra
    • Shuttle bus transfer to airport
    Landmarks
    Itabaca Channel
    Baltra Island
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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