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Cobbled street in Quito

Andes & Galapagos tour

14 days from £7,700pp
Cobbled street in Quito
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Tour highlights

  • See the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

  • Barter at traditional, colourful markets in Otavalo and the Gualaceo valley.

  • Learn about the numerous indigenous Ecuadorian cultures that retain proud heritage today.

  • Explore the UNESCO colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca.

  • Shop for Panama hats.

  • Stay in a centuries-old traditional hacienda.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. You will be met and transferred to your hotel on arrival in Quito.

    • El Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
      El Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
    • Virgin of Quito
      Virgin of Quito
    • Presidential Palace, Quito
      Presidential Palace, Quito

  • Enjoy a guided city tour of Quito.

    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador

  • Travel north along the Pan-American Highway through pretty villages to your rural hacienda.

    • Hacienda Cusin, Hacienda Cusin
      Hacienda Cusin, Hacienda Cusin
    • Hacienda Cusin, Hacienda Cusin
      Hacienda Cusin, Hacienda Cusin
    • Hacienda Cusin, Hacienda Cusin
      Hacienda Cusin, Hacienda Cusin

  • An early start to visit the colourful and vibrant market at Otavalo. You will have time to explore and perhaps barter for goods before returning to Quito for the night.

    • Otavalo Food markets
      Otavalo Food markets
    • Quito at night, Ecuador
      Quito at night, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador

  • Travel down the Avenue of Volcanoes with your private guide, exploring en route and enjoying the views of Cotopaxi.

    • Journey through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Riobamba
      Journey through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Riobamba
    • Chimborazo Volcano, near Riobamba
      Chimborazo Volcano, near Riobamba
    • Chimborazo, Ecuador
      Chimborazo, Ecuador

  • Onward to Cuenca, with a train ride along the Devil's Nose.

    • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cuenca
      Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cuenca
    • Cuenca's New Cathedral on the main square
      Cuenca's New Cathedral on the main square
    • Panama Hat maker, Cuenca
      Panama Hat maker, Cuenca

  • Explore the colonial city of Cuenca with your guide, including one of the famous Panama hat factories.

    • Panama Hats in Cuenca, Ecuador
      Panama Hats in Cuenca, Ecuador
    • Cuenca, Ecuador
      Cuenca, Ecuador
    • Flower market at Cuenca
      Flower market at Cuenca

  • Travel by road through the beautiful El Cajas National Park all the way to sea level and Guayaquil.

    • El Malecón, Guayaquil
      El Malecón, Guayaquil
    • Las Peñas, Guayaquil
      Las Peñas, Guayaquil
    • The Malecón, Guayaquil
      The Malecón, Guayaquil

  • Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Here you will be met by a member of your hotel who will take you to your accommodation.

    • Sea lion, Galapagos Islands
      Sea lion, Galapagos Islands
    • Blue-footed boobies, Galapagos Islands
      Blue-footed boobies, Galapagos Islands
    • Land iguana, Galapagos Islands
      Land iguana, Galapagos Islands

  • Today, you'll take a yacht trip to North Seymour Island or Santa Island. At North Seymour, you can take a guided walk through the woods of palo santo trees to observe colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds. At Santa, you'll follow your guide on a short hike through opuntia cacti, looking out for land iguanas, lava lizards and sea lions.

    • Turtles sunbathing on Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Turtles sunbathing on Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
      Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
    • Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
      Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands

  • Today, you'll visit the crescent-shaped Plazas Islands by yacht. These small islands are dense in wildlife and plant life. Prickly pear cacti and the low-lying succulent plant sesuvium (which changes hues with the seasons) carpet the island. You have a good chance of seeing sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls and land iguanas.

    • Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Pacific green turtle sunbathing, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Pacific green turtle sunbathing, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Flamingo
      Galapagos Flamingo

  • Today, you'll visit Bartolomé Island. Here, you can climb to the island's summit for far-reaching views over the surrounding islands. It's a geologically intriguing place, with tuff cones and lava formations. The sea here is often busy with sea lions and penguins, so it's worth keeping your eyes peeled.

    • Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
      Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • You will fly back to the mainland to connect with your international flight home.

    • Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Lava Heron, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Lava Heron, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Quito
 
Otavalo
 
Avenue of Volcanoes
 
Cuenca
 
Guayaquil
 
The Galapagos Islands
 

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