Ecuador by river & rail: Amazon cruise & Tren Crucero
13 days from €6,970pp
Itinerary highlights
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Quito, with its cobbled streets, colonial architecture and pretty squares.
Cruise the Amazon in search of wildlife onboard the elegant MV Anakonda.
Take the iconic Tren Crucero rail journey from Andes to coast, stopping to admire a variety of sights along the way such as the Cotopaxi Volcano and famous Devil's Nose.
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Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from Ireland.
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International outbound flight , Quito
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. On arrival in Quito you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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Quito , On-board ship
This morning you will take the short flight to Coca followed by a speedboat transfer to board the MV Anakonda. Amazon activities begin this afternoon.
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On-board ship
This morning, you'll likely disembark and go ashore for short guided walks through the rainforest to explore its flora and fauna. In the afternoon, as your vessel enters the blackwater systems of the Amazon Basin, you might take a canoe trip upstream. Look out for pink river dolphins as well as several species of monkey: black-mantled tamarins, red howlers and squirrel monkeys.
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On-board ship
After breakfast, you'll disembark and visit a local school - it's a great opportunity to get a sense of daily life in this remote jungle community. In the afternoon your vessel will sail upstream to explore some of the larger river islands.
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On-board ship
Today might see you visiting a local community and learning about their traditional handicrafts, observing the wildlife spectacle of a parrot clay lick, and spending time in Limoncocha Biological Reserve (a nature reserve with over 400 bird species). At dusk, keep an eye out for black cayman.
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Coca , Quito
After breakfast you will travel back to Coca to take a morning flight to Quito. Upon arrival you will be driven to your hotel in private vehicle.
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Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Quito.
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Quito , Cotopaxi
This morning you will be transferred to the station to begin your adventure by rail on the Tren Crucero. Travel through the famous Avenue of Volcanoes to Cotopaxi.
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Cotopaxi , Avenue of Volcanoes
Day 2 of your train journey as you travel through the highlands to Riobamba.
Accommodation options
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Avenue of Volcanoes , Bucay
Day 3 of the Tren Crucero, taking the exciting journey by steam locomotive past the famous Devil's Nose.
Accommodation
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Hosteria D'Franco
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Bucay , Guayaquil
On the final day of your train journey you will pass through banana and sugarcane plantations before arriving in Guayaquil this afternoon. Transfer to your hotel.
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Guayaquil , International return flight
Free morning in Guayaquil. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
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International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
- Quito
- Coca
- Quito
- Cotopaxi
- Avenue of Volcanoes
- Bucay
- Guayaquil
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.
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