Explore 3 unique eco-systems and the most beautiful landscapes of Ecuador iIN ONE TRIP!
Travel from Latitude 0 along the Andean Range called the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" to the tropics of the Route of Waterfalls and down to the Amazon jungle! Take a flight to remote Galapagos Islands archipelago., the Enchanted Islands
Travel assisted by professional english-speaking naturalist-guides in every region.
Andean region (Mainland Ecuador): 3D/2N
💒 Walk the colonial streets of Quito (the capital of Ecuador) in the company of a local
🇪🇨 Step from the northern hemisphere to the southern, and balance yourself at Latitude 0
🏔 Take a walk on the foothills of the Avenue of the Volcanoes
🌟 Hunt for trophies at the vibrant local Indigenous markets, meet Quechua locals
🌋 Relaxing in the warm volcanic-origin thermal springs of Termas de Papallacta
Amazon Jungle Adventure: 4D/3N
🐢 Take an adventure deep inland into the equatorial forests of the Yasuni National Reserve, home to incredible wildlife such as river dolphins, tapirs, caimans, anacondas, howler monkeys, piranhas, toucans, and more
🛖 Stay three nights in the unique eco-lodge - rustic cabins designed to serve all your comforts
🌴 Visit the local Indigenous community, and learn about their ways of life, which haven't changed for decades
🛶 Explore the unique green world of the primary jungle walking the trails, from the observation tower elevated above the trees, and in daily motorized canoe rides on the maze of waterways and tributaries of the Amazon river
😎 Travel every day accompanied by a knowledgeable local naturalist guide
Galapagos Islands Hopping: 5D/4N
Every day will be full of ACTIVITIES, such as wildlife watching, easy hiking, and snorkeling!
🦀 Following the steps of Charles Darwin, meet and interact with endemic Galapagos wildlife, terrestrial and marine
🐢 Take a 500-pound giant tortoise for a walk!
🐳 Snorkel in the company of sea lion puppies, colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and rays!
🦎 Relax and soak in the sun with a family of lazy marine iguanas on the picturesque white-sand beach of Isabela island
🐧 Look for Galapagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, and pelicans fishing
🚢 Stay in comfortable small hotels by the water on the islands of San Cristobal and Isabela.
✈️ Hop an impressive mini-jet flight between the islands, which is one of the highlights of your trip to the Galapagos!
Your travel passport has to be valid no less than six (6) months after the date of entry to Ecuador
Nationals of the United States, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus do not need visas to visit Ecuador.
If Participant cancels the trip due to any personal reason, the following penalties will be applied:
Registration deposit is non-refundable
Cancellation 89 to 45 calendar days before departure - up to 50% of the trip cost, including registration deposit
Cancellation 44 to 0 calendar days before departure – non-refundable
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9:30 - After breakfast, meet at the hotel with your local guide and driver.
Head to the Equator or Latitude 0, located 22 km north of Quito.
In the beginning, you will immerse yourself in the history of the ancient pre-Inca civilizations who inhabited this region long before the Europeans came here.
You will find out why the Equator was considered a sacred place. And you will have a chance to make your experiments and observe unique physical phenomena that can only be seen at Latitude 0. Learn the scientific explanation for these phenomena.
Then we will proceed to explore the colonial streets and highlights of Oldtown Quito, which UNESCO recognizes as a world cultural heritage.
Drive up to the "Panecillo de St. Virgen", a remarkable hill in the middle of OldTown.
Return to hotel around 4-5 PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
Quito altitude - 2850m