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Ecuador Highlands & Galapagos

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Ecuador Highlands & Galapagos

From the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon Jungle to the amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater. Tour the Galapagos' outstanding natural beauty and interesting history by foot and boat on this active adventure. You’ll also walk through the Amazon Jungle with an Indigenous guide leading the way, hike in Cotopaxi National Park – home to one of the world’s largest active volcanos – and canoe to your river-side eco-lodge accommodation on the edge of the rainforest. You’ll also get a glimpse into everyday life during a homestay with a local family where you’ll connect with them, lending a hand with chores, doing seasonal activities and maybe brushing up on your Espanol. There’s so much to see, do and learn in this South American paradise.

Activities
  • Amazon- Night walk
  • Amazon - Guided rainforest hike and visit to animal rescue centre
  • Banos - Walking tour
  • Banos - Pailon del Diablo Waterfall hike
  • Cotopaxi - National Park walk
  • Cotopaxi - Flower plantation visit
  • Cotopaxi- Tour of historical hacienda
  • Cotacachi- Pachamanca and village experience
  • Cuicocha - Lagoon viewpoint
  • Otavalo - Market Visit
  • Quito - Historic District Walking Tour
  • Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
  • San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
  • Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
  • Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
  • Floreana - Snorkeling
  • Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley (2.5 Hours)
  • Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit (30 Minutes)
  • Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
  • Isla Isabela - Kayaking
  • Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
  • Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
  • Santa Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
  • Santa Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class
  • Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
  • Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy visit
  • Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre
Highlights
  • Stay on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest in eco lodge-style accommodation on the banks of the Arajuno River and enjoy a special evening walk through the jungle under the night sky.
  • Walk in the rainforest with an Indigenous guide by your side to lead the way, point out local birds and teach you about the incredible plant life that thrives here. Then, visit an Amazon animal rescue centre.
  • Marvel at the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano – one of the largest active volcanos in the world – while hiking through Cotopaxi National Park.
  • Live like a local as you’re welcomed into a family home in a sustainable community high in the hills of Ecuador, getting your hands dirty and helping with everyday tasks like reforestation projects, organic gardening or jam making, to name a few.
  • Get your blood pumping as you scale a volcano on Isabela Island, then get up close and personal with giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island. These nearly extinct creatures are one of the greatest drawcards to the Galapagos.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
  • National Parks and Preserves
  • Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
17 Nights Starting At
June 12, 2026 through September 11, 2026
Book by:
September 07, 2026 7:00 PM
Various departures
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Tena - Amazon
Day 3
Tena - Amazon
Day 4
Banos
Day 5
Banos
Day 6
Cotopaxi National Park - Quito
Day 7
Caldera Community Stay
Day 8
Otavalo - Quito
Day 9
Day 17
Day 18
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17 Nights from $5,390.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
September 07, 2026 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,650.00 (USD) Per Person
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December 03, 2024 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $4,802.00 (USD) Per Person
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December 17, 2024 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,715.00 (USD) Per Person
January 06, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,340.00 (USD) Per Person
February 03, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $6,100.00 (USD) Per Person
March 10, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,545.00 (USD) Per Person
April 07, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,875.00 (USD) Per Person
May 05, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,235.00 (USD) Per Person
June 09, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,135.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 08, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,340.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
October 06, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,545.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
December 15, 2025 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,605.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
February 23, 2026 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,820.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
April 06, 2026 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,605.00 (USD) Per Person
May 04, 2026 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,605.00 (USD) Per Person
October 05, 2026 7:00 PM
17 Nights from $5,820.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
December 14, 2026 7:00 PM
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That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

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About Intrepid Travel

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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