Ecuador Encounter
Quito/Riobamba/Cuenca/Guayaquil/Galapagos Islands
Day 01:
Fly London to Quito
Day 02:
Arrival and transfer to your 4*Hotel
Day 03:
Travel overland to Riobamba with sightseeing en-route including the slopes of Cotopaxi volcano and a local market (B,L,D)
Day 04:
Board the Chiva Express through the Andes with sightseeing en-route. Transfer to Cuenca and your 4*Hotel (B,L,D)
Day 05:
Leisurely exploration of the quaint town of Cuenca (B,L)
Day 06:
Excursion to visit some of the small villages famed for their different local crafts. Late afternoon flight to Guayaquil and transfer to your 4*Hotel (B,L)
Day 07:
Flight to the Galapagos Islands and start the 4D/3N Galapagos Cruise (B,D)
Day 08:
Galapagos Cruise with all activities included (B,L,D)
Day 09:
Galapagos Cruise with all activities included (B,L,D)
Day 10:
Flight to Quito and transfer to your 4*Hotel (B)
Day 11:
Morning sightseeing tour in Quito. Evening transfer and departure flight (B)
Day 12:
Arrival into London.
This is simply a suggested itinerary and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests
What is included:
• Economy class international flights
• Economy class Domestic flights
• 6 Nights accommodation in 4 Star Hotels with buffet breakfast
• 3 Nights onboard Galapagos Cruise with full programme of activities
• 5 lunches and 5 Dinners
• Transfers
• Full sightseeing programme
• Entrance Fees
• Services of an English speaking guide
Amazon Extension
Sacha Lodge is located in the heart of Ecuador's Amazon Basin on the north bank of the Napo River. The lodge is a haven for nature lovers, birdwatchers, scientists and adventure seekers providing comfortable accommodation, good meals and knowledgeable naturalist guides. A particular feature of the lodge is the excellent canopy attractions which include a 275-metre long canopy walkway 30 metres above the rainforest floor, and a 43-metre observation tower.
Day 10:
Fly from Quito to Amazon and transfer by canoe to the Sacha Lodge. (B,D)
Day 11-12:
All meals and activities organised by the Sacha Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 13:
Transfer and flight back to Quito (B)
This is simply a suggested itinerary and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests