Ecuador and The Galapagos

Discover the best of Ecuador’s superb biodiversity as you travel through highlands and lowlands. On this all-encompassing itinerary through the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Jungle, you will learn about local traditions, craft skills and how to make tasty regional dishes.

Highlights:

• Stand with each foot in a different hemisphere at the equator line, near Quito.
• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts
• In the highlands, saddle up and set out along the stunning farmland by horseback and learn how to make tasty empanadas. Spend 3 days exploring lakes and flat-water streams within jungle paradise that surrounds your Amazonian lodge.
• Spot incredible wildlife, such as monkeys and toucans, from the 60-meter suspension bridge within the Amazon rainforest.

Enjoy the very best of this stunning and unique country by splitting time between the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Cruise the islands for 5 days, enjoying these unique islands and abundance of diverse wildlife they have to offer. You’ll then spend a couple of nights in charming mountain lodges in the peaceful and stunning Andean Highlands, where you’ll encounter genuine Ecuadorian culture.

Highlights

• In the Galapagos, spend 4 nights aboard a gorgeous 16-passenger catamaran, with spacious balcony cabins.

• Expert guides accompany you on kayak tours, snorkeling excursions and boundless wildlife viewing opportunities.

• Spend time in Ecuador’s capital city, Quito – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts.

• Join in a soccer game with local schoolchildren after a hike through the mountains in Zuleta.

Experience some of the best South America has to offer on this 16-day journey from Quito to Lima, that brings together the awe-inspiring landscapes of Ecuador and the vivid cultures of Peru. Stroll the Amazon rainforest beneath its living, orchestral canopy; retrace the paths of the Incas at iconic Machu Picchu; and feel at home among the people of the Sacred Valley.

Highlights:

• Visit the Otavalo Weaving studio and get a lesson from a famed artisan
• Traverse the Amazon jungle with a local naturalist guide
• Explore the Cusco Planetarium
• Learn about the relationship between cultures and the plants around them at the Omaere Ethnobotanical Park
• Two-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins, and pre-Incan salt pans.
• In the Sacred Valley, visit the Women’s Weaving Co-op and have lunch at a community-developed restaurant.
• Scenic train ride and guided tour of Machu Picchu

Travel as a family to the incredible Galapagos Islands, where you and your children have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world. This trip is designed for families who enjoy traveling with others with similar aged children. 

Highlights:

• Travel aboard a sustainable vessel, offering maximum comfort on three spacious decks.
• Expert naturalist guides explain the evolution of the islands and unique wildlife.
• Take a kayak or zodiac around the archipelago for an up-close and personal view of incredible sea birds and iguanas.
• Snorkel with sea lions or penguins (all activities are geared towards specific age groups).

Explore the Galápagos Islands aboard the small-ship Yolita and enjoy the pristine beaches, natural and cultural history, and diverse wildlife of the southern islands. Your itinerary includes snorkeler’s paradise Devil’s Crown in Floreana, home to some of the most impressive marine life in the Galápagos, and Cerro Dragón, which includes some of the islands’ most notable bird-watching locales. The Yolita cruise lasts for 3 nights, and is combined with 2 nights in Quito and one night in a hotel on Santa Cruz Island.

Highlights:

• Explore the island with a Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
• Hike and kayak Tortuga Bay and take an excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild on Santa Cruz Island
• Visit Post Office Bay on Floreana Island
• Snorkeling at Corona del Diablo and birdwatching at Cerro Dragon
• Kayak in the mangrove lagoon at Black Turtle Cove
• Walk around the charming colonial city of Quito and indulge in several local culinary delights

Imagine spending 15 full days up close and personal with the welcoming creatures of the Galápagos Islands, completing a full tour of the islands and the varied experiences that await you. You’ll visit South Plaza, home to the world’s largest population of land iguanas, spend an afternoon at Chinese Hat to see the birds and sea lions, and explore the mind-blowing Genovesa, home to an imploded volcano that hosts millions of boobies and seabirds. Spend your evenings aboard the stylish small-ship Queen of Galapagos with a maximum of 16 similarly intrepid island explorers.

Highlights:

• 14 nights aboard the Queen, plus 2 nights in Colonial Quito
• Explore with a Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
• Snorkelling adventures at Darwin Bay, Bartolomé Island, Isla Lobos, Kicker Rock, and Corona del Diablo
• Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
• Excursions to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island) and wild tortoises on Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal Islands
• Visit to a wildlife interpretation centre in San Cristóbal

Ecuador is history: fascinating indigenous cultures, slow winding rivers and lush tropical forests, spectacular snow capped volcanoes and some of the most exciting wildlife on earth. Ecuador is also fascinating food experiences with rich history behind every plate. During this 11-day culinary journey through the mainland and the Galapagos Islands, food provides the canvas for once-in-a-lifetime experiences and a window into the souls of local people and places. And, of course, the food is as fresh, organic and diverse as the country itself.

General Highlights:

• History and culture tour of Quito
• Guided tour of Cotopaxi National Park, where you will be able to see the snow capped summits of both the Cotopaxi and the Antisana volcanoes, and visit a traditional Indigenous marketplace
  
• Two days on Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos, where you’ll have a chance to kayak, snorkel and stand up paddleboard (SUP) alongside the famous Galapagos wildlife, such as blue-footed boobies, sea lions, brown pelicans, a variet of herons and white-tipped reef sharks.
• Two days on Floreana Island in the Galapagos, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling with local guides while learning about  the island way of life, and the incredibly diverse wildlife.
• Two days on Isabela Island swimming alongside penguins and friendly sea lions, visiting a giant tortoise breeding center, and hiking to the world’s second largest crater.

Foodie Fun

• Gourmet cooking class presented by one of Quito’s most renowned chefs in an elegant private dining area at one of the best restaurants in Quito. Learn the secrets of a master chef as you prepare some of the restaurant’s delightful dishes and present them in style.
  
• Sleep at a Andes mountain lodge and experience a 10-course tasting menu showcasing the best Ecuadorian ingredients. The tasting menu, called Nuna (“Soul” in the local language) will be prepared especially for you by a renowned local chef who has worked in several of the world’s best restaurants.
• Stay on a private tortoise reserve in a luxury tented camp, where you’ll enjoy three course affairs prepared by expert chefs in an open-air kitchen, followed by an after-drink made with local liquor, best enjoyed in front of a crackling fire while sharing your tales of adventure.
• Barbecue lunch in a tiny Galapagos village, prepared by a local family
• Special 7-course menu known as “Blue Footed Booby on the Rock”, combining the most exquisite ingredients of both continental Ecuador and the enchanted islands.
• Foodie-focused day in Guayaquil, including a farm-to-table lunch on a working farm and a tour of the famous Cocoa Plantation, including hands-on activities and plenty of indulgent samples!

Ecuador is history: fascinating indigenous cultures, slow winding rivers and lush tropical forests, spectacular snow capped volcanoes and some of the most exciting wildlife on earth. Ecuador is also fascinating food experiences with rich history behind every plate. During this 11-day culinary journey through the mainland and the Galapagos Islands, food provides the canvas for once-in-a-lifetime experiences and a window into the souls of local people and places. And, of course, the food is as fresh, organic and diverse as the country itself.

General Highlights:

• History and culture tour of Quito
• Guided tour of Cotopaxi National Park, where you will be able to see the snow capped summits of both the Cotopaxi and the Antisana volcanoes, and visit a traditional Indigenous marketplace
  
• Two days on Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos, where you’ll have a chance to kayak, snorkel and stand up paddleboard (SUP) alongside the famous Galapagos wildlife, such as blue-footed boobies, sea lions, brown pelicans, a variet of herons and white-tipped reef sharks.
• Two days on Floreana Island in the Galapagos, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling with local guides while learning about  the island way of life, and the incredibly diverse wildlife.
• Two days on Isabela Island swimming alongside penguins and friendly sea lions, visiting a giant tortoise breeding center, and hiking to the world’s second largest crater.

Foodie Fun

• Gourmet cooking class presented by one of Quito’s most renowned chefs in an elegant private dining area at one of the best restaurants in Quito. Learn the secrets of a master chef as you prepare some of the restaurant’s delightful dishes and present them in style.
  
• Sleep at a Andes mountain lodge and experience a 10-course tasting menu showcasing the best Ecuadorian ingredients. The tasting menu, called Nuna (“Soul” in the local language) will be prepared especially for you by a renowned local chef who has worked in several of the world’s best restaurants.
• Stay on a private tortoise reserve in a luxury tented camp, where you’ll enjoy three course affairs prepared by expert chefs in an open-air kitchen, followed by an after-drink made with local liquor, best enjoyed in front of a crackling fire while sharing your tales of adventure.
• Barbecue lunch in a tiny Galapagos village, prepared by a local family
• Special 7-course menu known as “Blue Footed Booby on the Rock”, combining the most exquisite ingredients of both continental Ecuador and the enchanted islands.
• Foodie-focused day in Guayaquil, including a farm-to-table lunch on a working farm and a tour of the famous Cocoa Plantation, including hands-on activities and plenty of indulgent samples!

Experience some of the best South America has to offer on this 16-day journey from Quito to Lima, that brings together the awe-inspiring landscapes of Ecuador and the vivid cultures of Peru. Stroll the Amazon rainforest beneath its living, orchestral canopy; retrace the paths of the Incas at iconic Machu Picchu; and feel at home among the people of the Sacred Valley.

Highlights:

• Visit the Otavalo Weaving studio and get a lesson from a famed artisan
• Traverse the Amazon jungle with a local naturalist guide
• Explore the Cusco Planetarium
• Learn about the relationship between cultures and the plants around them at the Omaere Ethnobotanical Park
• Two-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins, and pre-Incan salt pans.
• In the Sacred Valley, visit the Women’s Weaving Co-op and have lunch at a community-developed restaurant.
• Scenic train ride and guided tour of Machu Picchu

Enjoy the very best of this stunning and unique country by splitting time between the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Cruise the islands for 5 days, enjoying these unique islands and abundance of diverse wildlife they have to offer. You’ll then spend a couple of nights in charming mountain lodges in the peaceful and stunning Andean Highlands, where you’ll encounter genuine Ecuadorian culture.

Highlights

• In the Galapagos, spend 4 nights aboard a gorgeous 16-passenger catamaran, with spacious balcony cabins.

• Expert guides accompany you on kayak tours, snorkeling excursions and boundless wildlife viewing opportunities.

• Spend time in Ecuador’s capital city, Quito – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts.

• Join in a soccer game with local schoolchildren after a hike through the mountains in Zuleta.

Discover the best of Ecuador’s superb biodiversity as you travel through highlands and lowlands. On this all-encompassing itinerary through the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Jungle, you will learn about local traditions, craft skills and how to make tasty regional dishes.

Highlights:

• Stand with each foot in a different hemisphere at the equator line, near Quito.
• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts
• In the highlands, saddle up and set out along the stunning farmland by horseback and learn how to make tasty empanadas. Spend 3 days exploring lakes and flat-water streams within jungle paradise that surrounds your Amazonian lodge.
• Spot incredible wildlife, such as monkeys and toucans, from the 60-meter suspension bridge within the Amazon rainforest.

Enjoy the very best of this stunning and unique country by splitting time between the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Cruise the islands for 5 days, enjoying these unique islands and abundance of diverse wildlife they have to offer. You’ll then spend a couple of nights in charming mountain lodges in the peaceful and stunning Andean Highlands, where you’ll encounter genuine Ecuadorian culture.

Highlights

• In the Galapagos, spend 4 nights aboard a gorgeous 16-passenger catamaran, with spacious balcony cabins.

• Expert guides accompany you on kayak tours, snorkeling excursions and boundless wildlife viewing opportunities.

• Spend time in Ecuador’s capital city, Quito – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts.

• Join in a soccer game with local schoolchildren after a hike through the mountains in Zuleta.

Travel as a family to the incredible Galapagos Islands, where you and your children have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world. This trip is designed for families who enjoy traveling with others with similar aged children. 

Highlights:

• Travel aboard a sustainable vessel, offering maximum comfort on three spacious decks.
• Expert naturalist guides explain the evolution of the islands and unique wildlife.
• Take a kayak or zodiac around the archipelago for an up-close and personal view of incredible sea birds and iguanas.
• Snorkel with sea lions or penguins (all activities are geared towards specific age groups).

Explore the Galápagos Islands aboard the small-ship Yolita and enjoy the pristine beaches, natural and cultural history, and diverse wildlife of the southern islands. Your itinerary includes snorkeler’s paradise Devil’s Crown in Floreana, home to some of the most impressive marine life in the Galápagos, and Cerro Dragón, which includes some of the islands’ most notable bird-watching locales. The Yolita cruise lasts for 3 nights, and is combined with 2 nights in Quito and one night in a hotel on Santa Cruz Island.

Highlights:

• Explore the island with a Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
• Hike and kayak Tortuga Bay and take an excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild on Santa Cruz Island
• Visit Post Office Bay on Floreana Island
• Snorkeling at Corona del Diablo and birdwatching at Cerro Dragon
• Kayak in the mangrove lagoon at Black Turtle Cove
• Walk around the charming colonial city of Quito and indulge in several local culinary delights

Imagine spending 15 full days up close and personal with the welcoming creatures of the Galápagos Islands, completing a full tour of the islands and the varied experiences that await you. You’ll visit South Plaza, home to the world’s largest population of land iguanas, spend an afternoon at Chinese Hat to see the birds and sea lions, and explore the mind-blowing Genovesa, home to an imploded volcano that hosts millions of boobies and seabirds. Spend your evenings aboard the stylish small-ship Queen of Galapagos with a maximum of 16 similarly intrepid island explorers.

Highlights:

• 14 nights aboard the Queen, plus 2 nights in Colonial Quito
• Explore with a Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
• Snorkelling adventures at Darwin Bay, Bartolomé Island, Isla Lobos, Kicker Rock, and Corona del Diablo
• Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
• Excursions to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island) and wild tortoises on Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal Islands
• Visit to a wildlife interpretation centre in San Cristóbal

Travel as a family to the incredible Galapagos Islands, where you and your children have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world. This trip is designed for families who enjoy traveling with others with similar aged children. 

Highlights:

• Travel aboard a sustainable vessel, offering maximum comfort on three spacious decks.
• Expert naturalist guides explain the evolution of the islands and unique wildlife.
• Take a kayak or zodiac around the archipelago for an up-close and personal view of incredible sea birds and iguanas.
• Snorkel with sea lions or penguins (all activities are geared towards specific age groups).

Discover the best of Ecuador’s superb biodiversity as you travel through highlands and lowlands. On this all-encompassing itinerary through the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Jungle, you will learn about local traditions, craft skills and how to make tasty regional dishes.

Highlights:

• Stand with each foot in a different hemisphere at the equator line, near Quito.
• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts
• In the highlands, saddle up and set out along the stunning farmland by horseback and learn how to make tasty empanadas. Spend 3 days exploring lakes and flat-water streams within jungle paradise that surrounds your Amazonian lodge.
• Spot incredible wildlife, such as monkeys and toucans, from the 60-meter suspension bridge within the Amazon rainforest.

Enjoy the very best of this stunning and unique country by splitting time between the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Cruise the islands for 5 days, enjoying these unique islands and abundance of diverse wildlife they have to offer. You’ll then spend a couple of nights in charming mountain lodges in the peaceful and stunning Andean Highlands, where you’ll encounter genuine Ecuadorian culture.

Highlights

• In the Galapagos, spend 4 nights aboard a gorgeous 16-passenger catamaran, with spacious balcony cabins.

• Expert guides accompany you on kayak tours, snorkeling excursions and boundless wildlife viewing opportunities.

• Spend time in Ecuador’s capital city, Quito – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Ignite your senses at the colorful and cultural Otavolo market; world famous for its pageantry & handcrafts.

• Join in a soccer game with local schoolchildren after a hike through the mountains in Zuleta.

Experience some of the best South America has to offer on this 16-day journey from Quito to Lima, that brings together the awe-inspiring landscapes of Ecuador and the vivid cultures of Peru. Stroll the Amazon rainforest beneath its living, orchestral canopy; retrace the paths of the Incas at iconic Machu Picchu; and feel at home among the people of the Sacred Valley.

Highlights:

• Visit the Otavalo Weaving studio and get a lesson from a famed artisan
• Traverse the Amazon jungle with a local naturalist guide
• Explore the Cusco Planetarium
• Learn about the relationship between cultures and the plants around them at the Omaere Ethnobotanical Park
• Two-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins, and pre-Incan salt pans.
• In the Sacred Valley, visit the Women’s Weaving Co-op and have lunch at a community-developed restaurant.
• Scenic train ride and guided tour of Machu Picchu

Travel as a family to the incredible Galapagos Islands, where you and your children have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world. This trip is designed for families who enjoy traveling with others with similar aged children. 

Highlights:

• Travel aboard a sustainable vessel, offering maximum comfort on three spacious decks.
• Expert naturalist guides explain the evolution of the islands and unique wildlife.
• Take a kayak or zodiac around the archipelago for an up-close and personal view of incredible sea birds and iguanas.
• Snorkel with sea lions or penguins (all activities are geared towards specific age groups).