Ecuador (Galapagos Extension)

Itinerary

September 2nd – Arrive Quito – Transfer to Hotel

We will have a meet and greet that evening. If you choose to arrive early, we can help you get set for the hotel.

Sept 3rd  – Quito

Your adventures begin in Quito’s old town where we will visit the historical center’s narrow streets and colonial churches. We will begin by visiting La Basilica church and enjoy an incredible view of the city from El Panecillo. We continue visiting Plaza San Francisco and La Compañia church and finish visiting Plaza Grande. Then we will visit Casa Agave where we will try traditional Miske.

Sept 4th Quito – to Amazon Jungle

Early morning departure and transfer to the transition ecological area between Andean mountains and Amazon plain, this magnetic area is home of a huge amount of bird species, especially hummingbirds. Here it is possible to make several stops to observe and photograph birds as well amazing landscapes. We continue to Santa Rosa town where we will start our adventure in the Amazon Jungle. From Santa Rosa a canoe ride will take us to a wonderful Ecolodge. Upon arrival enjoy a quick briefing and welcome with traditional“Guayusa” drink. After having our bungalows assigned, we have some time to rest and photograph the sunset before dinner and our night excursion.

Ecolodge (private bungalows) (3*)

Sept 5th –  Amazon Jungle

Our first activity will be a hike to the Medicinal Plants trail (2hours) and a visit to the local Kichwa community village for a cultural experience. After lunch we will enjoy some down time before heading to the Hidden Lagoon where we will enjoy some piranha fishing and afternoon navigation and birdwatching. 

Ecolodge Hotel:  (private bungalows) (3*) 

Sept 6th – Amazon Jungle – Baños 

After breakfast we have our transfer from our Ecolodge to Santa Rosa from where we will drive to the city of Baños. On the way we will stop to enjoy some delicious lunch in the city of Puyo and visit the famous Pailon del Diablo waterfall. 

Hotel Luna Volcan (4*) 

Sept 7th  – Banos 

The hotel is beautiful and sits high up overlooking the valley. This is a day to catch up on rest, do some laundry and photograph all around the stunning grounds of the hotel. Maybe even get a massage! 

Hotel Luna Volcan (4*) 

Sept 8th – Baños – Chimborazo – Riobamba

Early in the morning and after a hearty breakfast we drive to the highlands of Ecuador where it is possible to observe graceful vicuñas and admire the beautiful Chimborazo Volcano. We will enjoy lunch at the famous Chimborazo Lodge in the skirts of the highest mountain in the world. Along the way, we will also have opportunity to photograph local people and culture.

We drive to the city of Riobamba for a good night’s sleep.  This is another amazing hotel that is unique in many ways! 

Hacienda La Andaluz  

Sept 9th –  Riobamba – Guayaquil  

We continue and make our way to Hacienda la Danesa where you can enjoy a horseback riding experience or cooking-class to learn about local Ecuadorian recipes. We continue our drive to Guayaquil where you can enjoy a free afternoon and rest  and get prepared for our Galapagos adventure! 

Hotel Del Parque (5*)