Andes & Galapagos tour
13 days from CAD9,890pp
Tour highlights
Explore the UNESCO colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca.
Stay in a centuries-old traditional hacienda.
Barter at traditional, colourful markets in Otavalo and the Gualaceo valley.
Learn about the numerous indigenous Ecuadorian cultures that retain proud heritage today.
Shop for Panama hats.
See the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
Ask us if you would also like us to arrange your international flights at our preferred rates.
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On arrival in Quito you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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Enjoy a guided city tour of Quito.
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Quito , Hacienda Cusin
Travel north along the Pan-American highway through pretty villages to your rural hacienda.
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Travel down the Avenue of Volcanoes with your private guide, exploring en route and enjoying the views of Cotopaxi.
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Onward to Cuenca, with a train ride along the Devils Nose.
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Explore Cuenca colonial city with your guide, including one of the famous panama hat factories.
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Travel by road through the beautiful El Cajas National Park all the way to sea level and Guayaquil.
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Guayaquil , The Galapagos Islands
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos islands. Here you will be met by a member of your hotel who will take you to your accommodation.
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Today you'll take a yacht trip to either North Seymour Island or Santa Island. At North Seymour, you can take a guided walk through woods of palo santo trees in order to observe colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds. At Santa, you'll follow your guide on a short hike through opuntia cacti, looking out for land iguanas, lava lizards and sea lions.
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Today you'll visit the crescent-shaped Plazas Islands by yacht. These small islands are dense in wildlife and plant life. Prickly pear cacti and the low-lying succulent plant sesuvium (which changes hues with the seasons) carpet the island. You have a good chance of seeing sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls and land iguanas.
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Today you'll visit Bartolomé Island. Here, you can climb to the island's summit for far-reaching views over the surrounding islands. It's a geologically intriguing place, with tuff cones and lava formations. The sea here is often busy with sea lions and penguins so it's worth keeping your eyes peeled.
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You will fly back to the mainland to connect with your international flight home.
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- Quito
- Hacienda Cusin
- Otavalo
- Quito
- Avenue of Volcanoes
- Cuenca
- Guayaquil
- The Galapagos Islands
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Ecuador will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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