Secret Ecuador & Galapagos - 17 days
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Tour Overview
Begin in Quito and end on San Cristobal – over 17 days you’ll uncover Ecuador’s hidden treasures, blending cloud forest, high Andes and the Galapagos. Explore Quito’s UNESCO listed historic centre and join a cooking class; seek spectacled bears and birds in Maquipucuna’s misty trails. Ride past the Avenue of Volcanoes, hike the Quilotoa crater, visit Cotopaxi and the Ingapirca ruins, and board the Devil’s Nose railway. Soak up Cuenca’s charm and Cajas National Park’s lagoons before a Guayaquil evening. In the islands, meet giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, snorkel offshore sites and Los Tuneles, wander Tortuga Bay, then circle Kicker Rock for rays and sharks.
Start
Quito
End
San Cristobal
Destination
San Cristobal
Days
17
Pace
Medium
Range
Private
Max Group Size
Min 0 - Max 0
Min Age
0
Trip Code: AHIA17
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Quito - Explore UNESCO-listed plazas and churches before learning to prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes in a hands-on cooking class
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Cloud Forest - Spot spectacled bears and tropical birds on guided rainforest hikes through the Maquipucuna Reserve
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Cotopaxi - Ride horseback beneath snow-capped volcanoes along the dramatic slopes of Rumiñahui
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Quilotoa - Hike to the crater lake’s turquoise waters and visit the indigenous art community of Tigua
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Devil’s Nose - Journey through the Andes on one of South America’s most famous railway engineering feats
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Cuenca - Wander colonial streets and unwind in the thermal pools of Piedra de Agua spa
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Santa Cruz - Observe giant Galapagos tortoises roaming freely in the lush island highlands
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San Cristobal - Dive into the waters around Kicker Rock to encounter hammerheads, rays and reef sharks
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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