Ecuador
An Epic Travel Package to Ecuador & the Galapagos
Experience the best of Ecuador and the Galapagos on this 13-day Ecuador Discovery with Ker & Downey. The wildlife of the Galapagos, the historic streets of Quito, the rolling hills of the Ecuadorian Andes, and the wonders of the cloud forest all await on this customizable travel package to Ecuador.
Itinerary-at-a-glance:
- Day 1: Quito
- Day 2 - 5: Galapagos Islands
- Day 6 - 7: Cuenca
- Day 8 - 9: Andean Mountains
- Day 10 - 12: Mashpi Reserve
- Day 13: Depart Quito
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Your Ecuador Discovery first begins with a quick overnight in Quito en route to the Galapagos. The next four nights will be filled with adventure in the Galápagos Islands.
From your luxury tented camp accommodations, you will interact with Darwin’s findings like the tortoise, the pink flamingo, and the blue-footed booby. Additionally, day trips to nearby islands and visiting conservation projects on Santa Cruz are possible.
Then your travel package to Ecuador continues in Cuenca for two nights in this charming town. While here, enjoy the warmth and hospitality of its people, the colorful parks and plazas, religious monuments, and handcraft shops.
Also go on a walking tour in colonial downtown with a private guide. Moreover, we have reserved one afternoon for a drive up to the hill of Turi to admire the city and learn about Cuenca’s geography and history.
This travel package to Ecuador and the Galapagos then continues in the Ecuadorian Andes. Enjoy the 50-minute direct flight from Cuenca to Quito, followed by a two-hour drive to your accommodations.
On the way, visit the nearby town of Otavalo for shopping within the many stalls full of ponchos, scarves, and other fine woven goods. Also enjoy a weaving workshop with a master weaver. Additional highlights include the Quitsato Sundial, the Peguche waterfalls, and Cotacachi, famous for its leatherwork.
Finally, get ready for a magical two-night stay at Hacienda Zuleta. This working farm and ranch and its historic hacienda offer a charming highlands experience. For example, daily outdoor activities include hiking and horseback riding with some of the 100 horses that live on the ranch.
Finally, spend the last two days of your best of Ecuador and the Galapagos journey in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
Indeed, the eco-friendly Mashpi Lodge is blissfully secluded in a protected reserve exclusive to lodge guests. It also hosts great activities like rainforest walks, visits to local indigenous villages, and sailing over the lush canopy in an aerial tram.
Return to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, ahead of your international flight home.
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