Family Program
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Duration
12 Nights
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Trip Comfort
Luxury
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Trip Highlights
Amazon Rainforest & Galápagos Islands
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Price From
$ 9,662 per person
Explore colonial cities, dense rainforest and a diverse archipelago with a 13-day adventure around Ecuador. From island-hopping and canoeing, to wildlife-watching and hiking, this complete tour showcases the very best of Ecuador.
Trip Highlights:
- Roam around the colonial capital Quito and uncover its past with an educational walking tour
- Immerse yourself in the rainforest as you ride in a canoe along the Napo River
- Witness the fascinating flora and fauna of the jungle, from giant otters and monkeys to kingfishers and toucans
- Observe the incredible flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands with cruise and land excursions
- Stay in a hacienda amongst the breathtaking Andean mountains
Example Itinerary
Day 1 | Transfer in Quito
You will be welcomed by an English-speaking assistant and a private transfer from Quito Mariscal Sucre airport to your hotel.
Accommodation: ILLA Experience Hotel
Day 2 | Quito Hands on Experience
On this first day, you will explore Quito’s colonial center, taste exotic fruits, experience traditional herbal rituals, and learn about Ecuador's deep-rooted connection with cocoa. Stand on the Equator, visit the Pululahua crater, and enjoy the unique agave culture at South America’s first agave experience museum.
Accommodation: ILLA Experience Hotel
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 3 | Napo Wildlife Center
Your adventure begins with a private transfer to the airport and a short flight from Quito to the jungle town of Coca. Upon arrival, you will embark on a scenic motorized canoe ride down the Napo River. Spot Amazonian birds and jungle views on your way to the Napo Wildlife Center. From here, you will switch to a peaceful paddle-canoe and cruise along the river to Añangu Lake where the lodge is located. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with complimentary drinks and time to relax.
Accommodation: Napo Wildlife Center
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 | Parrots' Lick
Day 5 | Canopy Observation Tower
Day 6 | Napo Wildlife Center to Quito
Day 7 | Quito to Galápagos Islands
You will be privately transferred from your hotel to Quito Airport for a flight to the Galápagos Islands (not included). Upon arrival at Baltra, VIP assistance is provided. A van, boat, and scenic drive will take you to Pikaia Lodge on Santa Cruz Island where you can spend the afternoon relaxing.
Accommodation: Pikaia Lodge
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 | Yacht Exploration
Embark on a full-day yacht adventure aboard PIKAIA I, with private cabins, gourmet meals, and expert-guided island excursions. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and wildlife spotting. Relax onboard with a Jacuzzi soak, documentary viewing, or dolphin watching before returning to the lodge for a delightful dinner.
Accommodation: Pikaia Lodge
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9 | Land Exploration
Day 10 | Land Exploration
Day 11 | Baltra to Quito
Day 12 | Condor Project & Cheese Factory
You will spend the morning hiking to the hacienda’s condor reintroduction project, stopping along the way to see some pre-Inca mounds, and hiking back to the hacienda to visit a cheese factory and embroidery workshop. The remainder of the day is free to relax or visit the beautiful grounds of the hacienda.
Accommodation: Hacienda Zuleta
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 13 | Otavalo to Quito
On the last day, you will be transferred back to Quito in order to take your flight back home.
Inclusions
Where You Will Stay
ILLA Experience Hotel
Illa Experience Hotel was the first luxury hotel in Quito with the concept of reconstructing the meaning of luxury travel. Illa is a 17th century house turned boutique hotel and shares a journey throughout time of family traditions, history, love stories, community and unity with their guests. They offer luxury rooms with extreme comfort and space so you can unwind and relax.
Napo Wildlife Center
Napo Wildlife Center is an unrivaled luxury lodge nestled in the heart of Yasuní National Park - one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions. Here, you can indulge in an experience where unparalleled comfort and exclusive design seamlessly connect you with the enchanting essence of the jungle. With elegant cabins, an observation deck and a natural lounge, every moment here is a tribute to nature in its most unspoiled form.
La Palma Polo Club
Featuring finely decorated luxury suites equipped with a kitchenette, private terrace and living room, La Palma Polo Club offers ultimate luxury for an overnight stay. With incredible views that overlook the polo fields and lakes, this luxury hotel honors its climate and green scenery, giving you an unforgettable experience.
Pikaia Lodge
The Pikaia Lodge concept is designed for the environmentally conscious, physically active eco-adventure traveler, who seeks close contact with the unique natural wonders of the Galápagos with the highest level of comfort and services that could be reasonably provided within the limitations of such a remote, restricted and eco-sensitive location. No lack of privacy, seasickness nor confined spaces of the typical yachts or cruises.
Hacienda Zuleta
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