Ecuador in 12 Days: Amazon Adventure & Galapagos Discovery (Flight Included)

Amazon - Galapagos Islands - Guayaquil - Middle of the World Monument - Quito

Arrive at your Canadian departure airport, ready for a flight to Quito. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your hotel and overnight stay in Quito.

If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

If you want to have the hotel room available before 2:00 p.m., you can add early check-in at an additional cost. In case you are interested, you will be able to see the price and do the upsell in the next step of the purchase process.

Accommodation: Mercure Alameda or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning take a guided Quito city tour to get to know the capital's most emblematic sights. Admire the colonial-era architecture and picturesque plazas and stroll through the narrow streets of the city center. In the afternoon leave Quito behind as you set off into the Ecuadorian highlands and down into the rainforest, headed for Tena, in the Amazon. Continue through verdant landscapes towards the lodge, in the heart of the jungle. Arrive in time for dinner. Overnight in Tena.

Accommodation: Suchipakari Lodge or similar

Included Activities: Quito City Tour

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting off for a wildlife walk through the primary and secondary rainforest of the Amazon. Look out for tropical wildlife and appreciate the sheer scale and beauty of the jungle. Return to the lodge for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at your leisure with the opportunity to join in optional Amazon activities organized at the lodge. Once the sun sets, enjoy a fascinating night walk to admire the nocturnal wildlife as the rainforest comes to life. Dinner and overnight stay in the Amazon.

Accommodation: Suchipakari Lodge or similar

Included Activities:

1. Wildlife walk in Tena
2. Night-walk in Tena

After breakfast at the lodge, return to Tena and continue your journey, heading back towards the capital. Along the way, visit the Middle of the World Monument, on the equator, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere! Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Quito.

Accommodation: Mercure Alameda or similar

Included Activities: Middle of the World Monument

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and natural environment. We recommend enjoying an exciting excursion to Quilotoa Crater Lake.* Overnight stay in Quito.

* Optional Quilotoa Crater Lake Excursion:: Set off through the Andean Mountains, passing by the snow-capped peaks of Tungurahua and Chimborazo. Stop at a local market for a taste of the Andean culture and visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, known for its everchanging colour, depending on the sun and clouds.

Accommodation: Mercure Alameda or similar

Optional Activities:

1. Experience Ecuador - 3 Excursions Package (Limited Offer)
2. Quilotoa Excursion

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to the airport this morning for a flight to the Galapagos Islands, a true wonder of nature known for its immense biodiversity! San Cristobal is the easternmost Galapagos island and is home to a rich array of unique wildlife, such as blue and red-footed boobies, marine iguanas and Galapagos sea lions. It's also the island that Charles Darwin first explored during his research into the islands. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and get comfortable before setting off on a brief afternoon tour of Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos Province. Explore this quaint coastal community and get to know its most important sights. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax before your adventure continues tomorrow.

Alternatively, take part in a Ceviche-making workshop in a local restaurant near the beach of Playa Mann!* Overnight stay in San Cristobal.

*Optional Beach Cooking Class in San Cristobal: Learn how to cook the traditional Galapagos dish of ceviche with this guided cooking class in a local restaurant near the beach of Mann Beach, known for its friendly sea lions! Use authentic ingredients to craft a delicious dish whilst listening to fascinating insights about Galapagos life from the locals. And of course, you can enjoy your homemade ceviche at the end of class!

Accommodation: Blue Marlin or similar

Activities:

1. Tour of Baquerizo Moreno (Included)
2. Prepare your own Ceviche near the beach in San Cristobal (Optional)

Accommodation: Blue Marlin or similar

Included Activities: Full-day tour of San Cristobal

Accommodation: Blue Marlin or similar

Accommodation: Hotel River Garden - Standard Room or similar

Included Activities: Walking Tour of Guayaquil

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to do some last-minute souvenir shopping, relax in the arty neighbourhood of Santa Ana Hill or take an optional excursion to Puerto Moro for a dolphin-watching boat trip!* Overnight stay in Guayaquil.

*Optional Boat Excursion to Puerto Morro: From Guayaquil, visit the charming fishing village of Puerto Morro. Take a boat ride through the mangroves to watch colourful Ibis birds and look out for playful pods of dolphins! Spend some time relaxing at Puerto Morro Beach before returning to Guayaquil.

Accommodation: Hotel River Garden - Standard Room or similar

Optional Activities: Boat Excursion to Puerto El Morro

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Night on board.

Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in Canada today.

Arrive in Canada and end your trip.

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