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Journeys: From the Amazon to the Galápagos National Geographic

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  • Wide barren coral sand landscape with sparse shrubs under a cloudy sky on a remote island.
  • Rocky islet with seabird colony surrounded by choppy blue ocean waters.
  • Panoramic view over colonial Quito rooftops with surrounding green Andes mountains.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Quito City Tour & Equator Line
    Landmarks
    Quito
  3. Day 2

    Quito to Otavalo

    Quito to Otavalo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional specialities at Kawsaymi Community)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Pinsaqui)

    Included Activities

    • Otavalo Handicrafts Market Visit
    • Kawsaymi Community Lunch
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Handicrafts Market
    Otavalo
  4. Day 3

    Otavalo to Papallacta

    Otavalo to Papallacta
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Termas de Papallacta)

    Included Activities

    • Otavalo Weaving Lesson
    • Papallacta Hot Springs Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments at Papallacta Hot Springs Resort
    Landmarks
    Papallacta Hot Springs
  5. Day 4

    Papallacta to Tena

    Papallacta to Tena
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At El Quetzal Protected Forest onsite restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Itamandi Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • El Quetzal Protected Forest Local Guide
    • Amazon Night Walk
    Landmarks
    El Quetzal Protected Forest
    Misahualli
    Tena
    Arajuno River
  6. Day 5

    Tena

    Tena
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch at local Amazonian family home), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Itamandi Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Parrot Clay Lick Excursion
    • AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Visit
    • Amazon Home Experience
    Landmarks
    AmaZOOnico
  7. Day 6

    Tena to Baños

    Tena to Baños
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sangay Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Orchids Botanical Garden
    Landmarks
    Jardin Botanico Las Orquideas
    Tungurahua Volcano
    Baños
  8. Day 7

    Baños

    Baños
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sangay Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking excursion
    • Mountain biking adventure
    • White-water rafting on River Patate
    • Thermal springs bathing
    Landmarks
    River Patate
    Baños
  9. Day 8

    Baños to Quito

    Baños to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Cotopaxi National Park Visit
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Avenue of Volcanoes
  10. Day 9

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

    Optional Activities

    • Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip
    • Optional group dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mindo Cloud Forest
    Mariscal
    Quito
  11. Day 10

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Quito City Tour
    • Inti­ñan Museum Visit
    Landmarks
    Plaza Grande
    La Compañía de Jesus
    San Francisco Plaza
    Inti­ñan Museum
    Equator Line
  12. Day 11

    Quito to Santa Cruz Island

    Quito to Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At organic farm with local hosts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Barranco)

    Included Activities

    • Organic Farm Visit
    Landmarks
    Baltra
    Santa Cruz Island
  13. Day 12

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh lunch on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Barranco)

    Included Activities

    • Galápagos Wildlife Excursion
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    North Seymour
    South Plaza
    Santa Fé Island
  14. Day 13

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Barranco)

    Included Activities

    • Tortuga Bay and Playa Mansa Excursion
    • Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
    • Free Time
    Landmarks
    Tortuga Bay
    Playa Mansa
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
  15. Day 14

    Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island

    Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Opuntia)

    Included Activities

    • Interpretation Centre and Tijeretas Visit
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal Island
    Interpretation Centre
    Tijeretas Viewpoint
  16. Day 15

    San Cristóbal Island

    San Cristóbal Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Opuntia)

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Kicker Rock with snorkeling
    • San Cristóbal 360 island tour
    • Optional group celebration dinner
    Landmarks
    Kicker Rock
    San Cristóbal Island
  17. Day 16

    San Cristóbal Island to Quito

    San Cristóbal Island to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal Island
    Quito

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  • NH Collection Royal Quito

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    Days 1, 8, 9, 10

  • Hotel Pinsaqui

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  • Hotel Termas de Papallacta

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  • Itamandi Lodge

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  • Hotel Sangay Spa

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  • Hotel Barranco

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  • Hotel Casa Opuntia

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