Adventures and Escapes 2021
Essential Ecuador: Quito, the Highlands & Galapagos
13 days from £7,995pp
Tour highlights
Explore the UNESCO colonial city of Quito.
Barter at traditional, colourful markets in Otavalo.
Learn about the indigenous Ecuadorian cultures that retain proud heritage today.
See the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Quito
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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Enjoy a half day guided tour of the highlights of Quito.
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Quito , Hacienda Cusin
Travel to the north of the country and visit the pretty market towns around Otavalo.
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Travel back to the airport this morning in time to take your flight to the Galapagos Islands. On arrival you will be met and taken to your awaiting vessel before setting sail to your first site of interest.
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This morning you will visit Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, which is a great place to see Galapagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, you'll visit the pretty white coral beach at Cerro Brujo, located on the island's north coast. Here you will have the opportunity to snorkel or walk along the beach. The bird life here is excellent - with blue-footed boobies as well as frigate birds.
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Today you will wake up in Gardner Bay on Española Island. Gardner Bay provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions. In the afternoon, you'll head to Punta Suarez, which is located on the western coast of Española Island. This rocky spot sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos, including the waved albatross.
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This morning you'll visit Cormorant Point on Floreana Island. This site offers probably the best flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos. There are various birds to observe besides flamingos, such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintail ducks. The afternoon you will visit Post Office Bay. This site is the location of a wooden barrel which was placed here in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. It has been used since this time by sailors and tourists as a post office.
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Excursions on the Galapagos Islands. You will then disembark your vessel and transfer to your hotel on Santa Cruz islands for a few days' rest and relaxation.
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At leisure in the Finch Bay Hotel.
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At leisure in the Finch Bay Hotel.
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The Galapagos Islands , International return flight
Travel back to the Ecuadorian mainland where you will connect with your international flight home.
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International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
- Quito
- Hacienda Cusin
- Otavalo
- Hacienda Cusin
- Quito
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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