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Ecuador Highlands & Galapagos

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Start and end in Quito
4.5 (12,098 reviews)
  • Snowcapped mountain reflected in a calm lake.
  • Market scene with colorful textiles and a person in traditional clothing.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with group leader and fellow travelers at 6 pm
    • Quito Historic District Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures: Legends and Culture Tour - USD50
    • Explore cobblestoned streets and market stalls
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
    Quito
  2. Day 2

    Quito to Tena

    Quito to Tena
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the eco-lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Amazon Rainforest - Night Walk
    Landmarks
    Arajuno River
    Tena
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Tena

    Tena
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Amazon - Guided rainforest hike with local Indigenous guide
    • Amazon - Visit to animal rescue centre
    Landmarks
    Amazon Rainforest
  4. Day 4

    Tena to Banos

    Tena to Banos
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Banos - Walking tour
    • Banos - El Pailon del Diablo Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Pailon del Diablo
  5. Day 5

    Banos

    Banos

    Optional Activities

    • Banos - Bellavista Viewpoint (Free)
    • Banos - Hot springs (USD5)
    • Banos - Swing at the End of the World (USD2)
    • Banos - Route of the waterfalls (USD2)
    Landmarks
    Bellavista Viewpoint
  6. Day 6

    Banos to Cotopaxi National Park to Quito

    Banos to Cotopaxi National Park to Quito
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at La Cienega hacienda)

    Included Activities

    • Cotopaxi - National Park walk to Limpiopungo Lagoon
    • Cotopaxi - Tour of historical hacienda (La Cienega)
    • Cotopaxi - Flower plantation visit with guided tour

    Optional Activities

    • Cotopaxi - National Park Hiking Tour (AUD95)
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    La Cienega Hacienda
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Quito to Cotacachi

    Quito to Cotacachi
    Meals
    Lunch (Pachamanca - traditional Andean vegetables cooked in volcanic stone earth oven), Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Cotacachi - Pachamanca ceremony and village experience
    • Cotacachi - Visit to women's entrepreneurship programs
    Landmarks
    La Calera Community
  8. Day 8

    Cotacachi to Otavalo to Quito

    Cotacachi to Otavalo to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast (Home-cooked breakfast with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Cuicocha - Lagoon viewpoint
    • Otavalo - Market Visit
    Landmarks
    Cuicocha Lagoon
    Otavalo Indigenous Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Quito

    Quito

    Included Activities

    • Quito - Historic District Walking Tour including Basilica Voto Nacional and La Compania de Jesus

    Optional Activities

    • Quilotoa - Quilotoa Lagoon (Full day) - minimum 2 people - USD150
    • Quito - Papallacta Hot Springs (Full day) - USD70
    Landmarks
    Parque de la Alameda
    Basilica Voto Nacional
    La Compania de Jesus
    San Francisco Square
    Quilotoa Lagoon
    Papallacta Hot Springs
  10. Day 10

    Quito to Isla San Cristobal

    Quito to Isla San Cristobal

    Included Activities

    • Isla San Cristobal - Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Wetsuit (short-sleeve) hire for 5 days - USD60
    • Optional lunch to meet fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    La Loberia
  11. Day 11

    Isla San Cristobal

    Isla San Cristobal
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) with snorkeling
    • Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
    • Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
    Landmarks
    Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
    Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill)
  12. Day 12

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Floreana to Isla Isabela

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Floreana to Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, a family-run restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Floreana - Snorkeling
    • Isla Floreana - Black sand beach walk with local history
    Landmarks
    Isla Floreana
    Isla Isabela
  13. Day 13

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Isla Isabela - Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) with snorkeling
    • Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
    • Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit
    • Isla Isabela - Kayaking around Puerto Villamil Bay
    Landmarks
    Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley)
    Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center
    Puerto Villamil Bay
  14. Day 14

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
  15. Day 15

    Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Lunch (Encebollado - famous local tuna soup with slow-cooked albacore tuna, onions, cilantro, spices, served with yuca and garnished with lime and green onions)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
    • Santa Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
    • Santa Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class and lunch
    Landmarks
    Isla Santa Cruz
  16. Day 16

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
    • Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre
    • Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
    Landmarks
    Tortuga Bay
    Charles Darwin Research Station
  17. Day 17

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
  18. Day 18

    Quito

    Quito

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    Asked on June 14th, 2026

    International flight from Singapore- where should we connect for your domestic flights please? How should the route be?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      Joining point will be,
      La Cartuja Hotel
      Leonidas Plaza N20-08 y 18 de Septiembre
      Quito
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      Jamie

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      Is this a full English guided tour?

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      Jamie

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      Can we choose not to snorkel if we don't want to?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      Yes, that's correct, the tour is guided in English.

      If you do not wish to snorkel, you are welcome to opt out of the activity. Please note that no alternative activities are available during this time.

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    Elaine

    Asked on February 28th, 2026

    What is the single supplement for this tour?

    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2026

      A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 5 & 6 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Request your own room from $715.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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