Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands

Your wildlife holiday begins with an exploration of colonial Quito then continues with a visit to a wonderful rainforest lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

There are many activities you can enjoy here on your wildlife holiday. Guided walks are lead by a local guide as well as an English speaking naturalist which gives an interesting perspective on the forest, the wildlife and its traditional usage. You can go on river excursions in a dugout canoe, and maybe take a night excursion (walking trip or by canoe) with your guide to view nocturnal wildlife. For activities, guests are split into groups of 8 or so.

Your Ecuador holiday finishes with a 7 night cruise around the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences. Your home for the next week is a prestige class yacht and you will have the opportunity to explore some of the islands on foot and also go swimming and snorkelling, perhaps even being joined by sea lions.

Trip information

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Included

Transfers, ground transport, guides in the Ecuadorian Amazon, on cruise and for the Quito city tour, Quito-Coca-Quito flight, Quito-GPS-Quito flight.

Not included

US$110 Galapagos National Park tax and transit card.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, but be prepared for hot humid conditions in the rainforest.

Best time

The Galapagos Islands is a year round destination. The driest season for the Andean regions is from about late May to early October. Napo Wildlife Centre's rainy season is July/Aug.

Getting there

You will need international flights to/from Quito. Prices from the UK start from around £675.

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Relax in colonial Quito
Explore the diverse flora and fauna of the Amazon including parrot clay licks and Giant Otters
Experience the spectacular wildlife of the Galapagos Islands on a 7 night cruise

Itinerary

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Duration: 15 days

Day 1:
Arrive in Quito. Transfer to your hotel. Free day.
Day 2:
Morning city tour. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 3:
Fly to Coca to start 4 day rainforest programme. (FB)
Days 4-5:
At Napo Wildlife Centre. (FB)
Day 6:
Fly back to Quito. Rest of day free. (B)
Day 7:
Fly to the Galapagos Islands and join your yacht. (FB)
Days 8-13:
Galapagos cruise - ask us for itinerary. (FB)
Day 14:
Last morning of cruise, then fly back to Quito. (B)
Day 15:
Transfer to the airport for flight home. (B)

Pricing guidelines for Ecuador

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Ecuador combines very well with Peru, but can also be linked with Brazil.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks highlights of Ecuador’s mainland using good standard accommodationBetween £1800 and £2750
2 week trip staying in top end haciendas and lodgesFrom around £3500+
10 days Andes & rainforest holidayBetween £1200 and £1600
16 days Andes & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)From about £3200+

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