This itinerary boasts an interesting combination of the Andes, Amazon basin and the Galápagos islands.
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
Day 1 - Day of arrival
Flight from London Heathrow to Quito Airport. On arrival transfer to Patio Andaluz Hotel in Quito.
Overnight at the Patio Andaluz Hotel
Patio Andaluz Hotel, Quito
Day 2 - City Tour
Quito city tour including the Equatorial Line and visit to the Intinan Museum. Private full day guided including lunch.
Overnight at the Patio Andaluz Hotel
Quito, Ecuador
Day 3 - Day at leisure
Overnight at the Patio Andaluz Hotel
Quito, Ecuador
Day 4 - 6 - Transfer to Coca
Transfer to Quito airport (Luggage to be left at hotel and transferred to Casa Aliso for your return from the Amazon basin). Then fly to Coca airport
Overnight at La Selva, Amazon Basin in a Family Suite for three nights on a Full Board basis. Includes group return transfers from Coca airport and daily group guided excursions.
Amazon Basin
Day 7 - Fly to Quito Airport
Transfer to Coca airport - fly to Quito airport, then transfer to hotel for one night
Overnight at the Casa Aliso
Casa Aliso, Quito
Day 8 - Guided walk
Guided walk on trails included in Mindo area
Overnight at the Bellavista Lodge
Bellavista Lodge, Mindo Cloud Forest
Day 9 - Cloud Forest
Private guided full day visit of Cloud Forest and butterfly farm.
Overnight at the Bellavista Lodge
Butterfly farm
Day 10 - Travel to Cotopaxi
Drive to Lasso in approximately two hours, collect vehicle at Avis office. Car Hire - Gran Vitara 4x4. Includes unlimited mileage, CDW insurance, two drivers on contract and sat-nav. Guide will steer to you the right road out of the city.
Hacienda Santa Ana, Cotopaxi - standard room for two nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Cotopaxi National Park
Day 11 - Day at leisure
Independently explore Cotopaxi National Park and surrounding area.
Overnight at the Hacienda Santa Ana, Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi National Park
Day 12 - Drive to Riobamba
Drive to Riobamba (visiting Banos en route). The journey takes approximately four hours.
Overnight at Hosteria San Pedro de Riobamba, Riobamba in a Standard Room on a Half Board basis
Banos, Ecuador
Day 13 - Drive to Cuenca
Drive to Cuenca (visiting Ingapirca en route) taking approximately 7 hours including stops
Overnight at the Santa Lucia Hotel
Santa Lucia Hotel, Avenue Of Volcanoes
Day 14 - Cuenca city tour
Cuenca city tour including the Panama Hat factory private half day guided. Drive vehicle to car-hire office at Cuenca airport to drop-off vehicle. Guide will follow you and then commence the tour
Overnight at the Santa Lucia Hotel
Panama hats, Ecuador
Day 15 - Day at leisure
Overnight at the Santa Lucia Hotel
Santa Lucia Hotel, Avenue Of Volcanoes
Day 16 - Transfer to Guayaquil
Guided tour of El Cajas National Park en route
Overnight at the Hampton Inn
Guayaquil city, Ecuador
Day 17 to 23 - 7 Nights Galapagos Islands Cruise
7 night cruise onboard the Yacht La Pinta
Overnight onboard the Yacht La Pinta
Galapagos Islands
Day 24 - Day of departure
Return economy internal flights included from mainland to connect with your return flight to the UK
Group return transfers from the airport and daily group excursions also included.