G Adventures
OFFER ID 1688360
Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat
If wild jungles crystal-clear crater lakes and volcanic island vibes sound like your kind of adventure, Ecuador is about to blow your mind. This 17-day trip kicks off deep in the Amazon where you’ll wake up to monkey calls and fall asleep to jungle symphonies. Pedal through local communities eat your weight in handmade chocolate and soak in the thermal energy of Baños. Then it’s off to Quilotoa — a dreamy turquoise crater lake you’ll hike down to and maybe even kayak across. Just when you think the trip couldn’t get any better you’ll head to the legendary Galápagos Islands for epic snorkelling, volcanic hikes, and more wildlife than your camera roll can handle. This is Ecuador turned all the way up.
Highlights
Stay deep in the Amazon jungle surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild, Bike through a local community and learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar, Chill or thrill in Baños with hot springs hikes and giant canyon swings, Hike down to a lake at the centre of the crater in Quilotoa and choose to paddle across its turquoise waters, Snorkel with sea lions and spot blue-footed boobies in the Galápagos, Trek the Sierra Negra volcano and feel the power of a truly wild landscape
Group Leader
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds. For the Galápagos, our CEOs are naturalists certified by the Galapagos National Park.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg. 14.
Meals Included
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Entrance + Community living experience in Guayama Grande, Quilotoa
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Big Night Out Moment: Quito
Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island.
Cacao and Chocolate Experience. Amazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit. Community Artisan Workshop Visit. Guayama Community Project Visit. La Carolina Park Orientation Walk. Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island). Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal). Concha de Perla snorkelling excursion. Hike to Sierra Negra volcano (Isabela Island). Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Isabela Municipal Tax. Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters. Internal flights. Free time in Tena, Baños, Quilotoa, & Quito. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
16 nights from $3,129 per person
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
