12 Days
Galapagos Islands — “Darwin’s laboratory” and a truly unique location with incredibly fearless wildlife. Ecuadorian Amazon — home to some of the Amazon’s most recognised ecolodges with excellent set up, guides and wildlife spotting opportunities. Quito — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fine colonial architecture.
DAY 1: Quito
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. On arrival today you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Stay At: La Casona De La Ronda
DAY 2: Quito
Private city tour of the highlights of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stay At: La Casona De La Ronda
DAY 3: Sacha Lodge
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Coca. Here you will be met by members of your lodge who will take you to your accommodation. Enjoy an afternoon of activities.
Stay At: Sacha Lodge
DAY 4: Sacha Lodge
Today you’ll embark on activities from your Amazon lodge.
DAY might include small group guided walks through the rainforest with a qualified naturalist guide, who can explain all about the biology and botany of the area. Keep an eye out for howler monkeys, sloths and squirrel monkeys. You may also visit a butterfly farm.
Stay At: Sacha Lodge
DAY 5: Sacha Lodge
You’ll spend a second day exploring the Amazon from your lodge. Today, you might find yourself canoeing through creeks, going on a canopy walk, or visiting a Parrot Lick at nearby Yasuní National Park.
Stay At: Sacha Lodge
DAY 6: Quito
Transfer back to Coca in time for your flight to Quito. Here you will be met and taken to your hotel for one night.
DAY 7: The Galapagos Islands
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. On arrival you will be met by a member of your crew and transferred to your boat. Group excursions.
Stay At: Archipel I
DAY 8: The Galapagos Islands
Today you’ll visit Cormorant Point on Floreana Island, which has both a volcanic and white sandy beach, which is a nesting site for green turtles. In the afternoon you will visit Baroness Viewpoint and Post Office Bay, to learn about mystery of the baroness and leave a postcard in the old barrel at Post Office Bay.
Stay At: Archipel I
DAY 9: The Galapagos Islands
Today you’ll visit Española Island, where you will have time to relax and snorkel in the morning. Expect to see three species of finch, small wading birds and surgeonfish. In the afternoon you will hike to Suarez Point to view blue-footed boobies and waved albatross.
Stay At: Archipel I
DAY 10: The Galapagos Islands
Your final full day will be spent on San Cristóbal Island. The morning will consist of a hike to Punta Pitt viewpoint where you can watch seabirds such as red-footed boobies and great frigatebirds riding the thermals.
Stay At: Archipel I
DAY 11: International return flight
Visit Lobos Island this morning before your departure from the cruise. Be transferred to the airport and fly to the mainland to connect with your international flight home.
DAY 12: International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
12 days from £7480 pp
The price reflects the suggested accommodation in this itinerary. This will depend on when you travel and is subject to change. All of our Wildlife holidays are completely tailor-made to your requirements. We are happy to make recommendation to meet the quality and experience you are looking for, within your given budget.
