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Countryside around Otavalo, Ecuador
Countryside around Otavalo, Ecuador
El Palacio del Gobierno, Plaza Grande, QuitoEcuador architecture - Calle Lourdes Street, LojaColonial church in CuencaGrounds, Hosteria PantaviSea-Lion, Galapagos IslandsThe Malecon, Guayaquil

Ecuador & Galapagos: roads less travelled

Ecuador

14 days from £4,400pp Inc. international flights

Explore the best of mainland Ecuador's landscapes whilst staying in alternative accommodation and taking different routes to help avoid the busiest places.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Ecuador & Galapagos: roads less travelled

Itinerary Route Map - 14 Days

Countryside around Otavalo, EcuadorEl Palacio del Gobierno, Plaza Grande, QuitoEcuador architecture - Calle Lourdes Street, LojaColonial church in CuencaGrounds, Hosteria PantaviSea-Lion, Galapagos IslandsThe Malecon, Guayaquil

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Add some time in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a short flight from Quito.
  • Take a trip into the Cotopaxi National Park, south of Quito, which is great for walking and hiking.
  • Extend your Galapagos cruise or choose from a wide variety of alternative boats or hotels that we are able to offer.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Explore the UNESCO colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca.
  • Stay in a remote hosteria in the fascinating afro-Caribbean region of Ecuador, home to great scenery, walking and riding.
  • Barter at the traditional market in Otavalo.
  • Learn about the numerous indigenous cultures of Ecuador that retain proud heritage today.
  • Explore Vilcabamba and Loja, remote and untouched outposts in the far south of the country.
  • Shop for Panama hats in Cuenca.
  • See the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

Day by Day

Day 1London - Madrid - Quito

Fly from London to Quito with a change of planes in Madrid. Upon arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Day 2Quito

Free day to explore highlights of Quito, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Day 3Quito - Otavalo - Hosteria Pantavi

Travel north along the stunning Panamerica highway through pretty villages to your remote hosteria in northern ecuador.

Day 4Hosteria Pantavi

Full day exploring one of the lesser visited regions of Ecuador. There are fine walking and mountain biking opportunities as well as thermal springs or local train ride.

Day 5Hosteria Pantavi - Quito - Cuenca

An early start to travel to the colourful market at Otavalo. You will have time to barter for goods before travelling back to Quito and catching your flight to the southern city of Cuenca.

Day 6Cuenca

Free day in Cuenca to explore this beautiful world heritage site or visit a Panama hat factory.

Day 7Cuenca - Loja

Transfer by road through the stunning Saraguro region to the southern city of Loja.

Day 8Loja

Full day excursion in the region including the towns of Vilcabamba and Malacatos.

Day 9Loja - Guayaquil

Transfer to the airport and fly from Loja to Guayaquil. Arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 10Guayaquil - Galapagos Islands

Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos islands. Here you will be met and taken to your awaiting vessel. Afternoon excursions on the islands.

Day 11Galapagos Islands

Excursions on the Galapagos islands

Day 12Galapagos Islands

Excursions on the Galapagos islands

Day 13Galapagos Islands

Excursions on the Galapagos islands followed by flight back to the mainland to connect in with your international flight home.

Day 14London

Arrive in the UK

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