Galápagos & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Galápagos & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Dec

From $8,699 - $9,299 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

As you delve into pre-Inca history, rub shoulders with Andean indigenous peoples, commune with condors, hike a volcano's rim, snorkel with sea lions, and encounter blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises, you'll realize that something has happened. You've been forever changed by Ecuador's amazing Andes and incredible islands.

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Walk/Hike
Snorkel
Biking
Kayak

Highlights

  • Walk along a caldera rim in the Andes with spectacular views of mighty volcanoes and deep-blue lakes
  • Bike to coffee and sugarcane farms on the islands and explore highland villages with centuries old-traditions in the Andes
  • Experience close encounters with extraordinary Galápagos wildlife alongside an expert local guide
  • Kayak and snorkel amid tropical fish, sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, sea turtles and blue-footed boobies
Galapagos & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour map

Ecuador

Start/End Quito

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Hike in the breathtaking Andean landscape and trace the orchid-lined caldera rim around azure Laguna de Cuicocha • Take in magnificent views of the surrounding cloud forest, jagged peaks and lush valley far below • Wander through the colonial streets of Cotacachi, renowned for its leather goods.

Accommodations

Night 1

La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa
Cotacachi
*Deluxe Hotel

Peacocks stroll freely in the lavish gardens of this stately hotel, which combines Ecuadorian and European styles. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Visit with master weavers and see their age-old techniques as you stroll through their studio • The family of a former Ecuadorian president welcomes us at luxurious Hacienda Zuleta • Check out Condor Huasi, a condor conservation center • Hike along steep-sided valleys to a pre-Inca archaeological site • Browse Zuleta's embroidery shop—local women are renowned for their fine needlework.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Hacienda Zuleta
Zuleta
Premiere Hotel

Luxuriate at this idyllic 17th-century hotel, 4,000-acre working farm and living museum owned by a former Ecuadorian president and his family. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-5

Description

Board a flight to the Galápagos Islands, an isolated sanctuary for a stunning array of unique plants and animals, for incredible up-close wildlife viewing • With an expert local guide we venture into a secluded private reserve where many of the island's most notable residents—giant tortoises—hang out • ​Bike through the highlands and rural Galapagueño villages and visit a local coffee and sugarcane farm • Spend the day at Tortuga Bay, with a chance to see sea turtles and white-tipped reef sharks.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Royal Palm Hotel Galápagos
Santa Cruz Island
*Deluxe Hotel

Designed to complement its lush highland surroundings, this serene hotel features a natural lava tube on its grounds. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 6-8

Description

Boat from island to island, stopping to paddle, hike and swim with fluorescent fish, sea lions and eagle rays • Marvel at blue-footed boobies, Darwin's finches, magnificent frigate birds and lava lizards • Hike through rich scalesia forests and witness giant tortoises wallowing in mud puddles • Late afternoon, kick back at our lodges or stroll in laid-back port towns.

Accommodations

Nights 6-7

Golden Bay ​Galápagos
San Cristóbal Island
Premiere Hotel

Set on Playa de Oro beach, this eco-friendly hotel features a modern touch that blends with its natural surroundings.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $8,699 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Night 1

La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa
Cotacachi

*Deluxe Hotel

Peacocks stroll freely in the lavish gardens of this stately hotel, which combines Ecuadorian and European styles. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Hacienda Zuleta
Zuleta

Premiere Hotel

Luxuriate at this idyllic 17th-century hotel, 4,000-acre working farm and living museum owned by a former Ecuadorian president and his family. (spa)

Nights 4-5

Royal Palm Hotel Galápagos
Santa Cruz Island

*Deluxe Hotel

Designed to complement its lush highland surroundings, this serene hotel features a natural lava tube on its grounds. (pool)

Nights 6-7

Golden Bay ​Galápagos
San Cristóbal Island

Premiere Hotel

Set on Playa de Oro beach, this eco-friendly hotel features a modern touch that blends with its natural surroundings.

From $8,699 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only

From $8,699 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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