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Explore the best of Ecuador in one 12-day tour, from the incredible Galapagos islands to the glaciers of Cotopaxi!

This tour is made for adventurers seeking a human-powered holiday. This is the perfect combo for friends or families who want to experience the best of Ecuador. From exploring above land and below the sea with biking, snorkeling and kayaking in the Galapagos, traversing from Andes to Amazon paddling and canyoning your way down winding rivers, to immersing yourself in the culture while spending time with the local indigenous people. More than an expedition -this is a once-in-a-lifetime journey!

Itinerary Disclaimer: During the tour, changes can be made by your guides, due to weather or safety reasons. Please also note that none of the wildlife sightings mentioned on the itinerary are guaranteed.

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Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour

Explore the highlights of Ecuador from the Amazon to the Andes and Galapagos!
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12 Days from $3,000USD
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Duration
12 Days
Season
Jan, Sep-Dec
Multisport
Type
Guided, Private, Scheduled
Accommodation
Hotels, Lodges
Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
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Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour
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Let our experienced travel advisors plan your perfect adventure

Explore the best of Ecuador in one 12-day tour, from the incredible Galapagos islands to the glaciers of Cotopaxi!

This tour is made for adventurers seeking a human-powered holiday. This is the perfect combo for friends or families who want to experience the best of Ecuador. From exploring above land and below the sea with biking, snorkeling and kayaking in the Galapagos, traversing from Andes to Amazon paddling and canyoning your way down winding rivers, to immersing yourself in the culture while spending time with the local indigenous people. More than an expedition -this is a once-in-a-lifetime journey!

Itinerary Disclaimer: During the tour, changes can be made by your guides, due to weather or safety reasons. Please also note that none of the wildlife sightings mentioned on the itinerary are guaranteed.

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Trip highlights

Marvel at the Glaciers of Cotopaxi Volcano

Cycle along the beautiful Isabela Island in the Galapagos

Hike through the Amazon Jungle while you search for medicinal plants

Awaken your senses as you taste an organic chocolate fondue you created!

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Day 1
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Arrival at Quito
There are no activities planned for your first day for you to be able to explore the beautiful city of Quito on your own terms, with city tours available as well. Please keep in mind that there is a meeting at 18:00 in the hotel’s lobby on the first day to meet your guide and the rest of the group as well as learn about what’s in store for the days of your expedition!
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Quito
Included Meals
Day 2
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Travel Day to Galapagos
Today in the morning you will be picked up and taken to the airport for a three-hour flight to Baltra and then road and water transport to Isabela Island one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos. Isabela is mostly uninhabited and remains a sanctuary for wildlife, being home to animals such as iguanas, flamingos, giant tortoises and even penguins. Once you arrive, you will have check in at the hotel and enjoy the sunset.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location Hotel in Isabela Island
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Day 3
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Biking Exploration in Galapagos
After breakfast you will head out on your next day of Adventure, biking along an exclusive road around the side of the island. Each stop on your journey will take you to leisurely walking trails with impressive views of the different landscapes and immerse you in the diverse ecosystem of the island. Highlighting your ride are stops at Playa del Amor and the Tortoise Breeding Center. Playa del Amor, or Love Beach, is home to the largest population of iguanas on the Island. Lounging about, these creatures are exclusive to the Galapagos and are marine animals, having the ability to forage underwater. At the Tortoise breeding center, you will learn of the impressive efforts of workers at the National Park in the preservation of the tortoise population. Your day finishes after five hours of exploration though richly diverse environments at the Flamingo lagoon. Once back in town you will be able to enjoy the golden sunset amidst the gentle sounds of crashing waves.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location Hotel in Isabela Island
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Day 4
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Trekking Sierra Negra and Snorkel Tintoreras
The morning is to explore the Highlands of Isabela, as you will trek the rim of Sierra Negra Volcano for 10 miles total. There you can see fresh volcanic material from the last eruptions of 2018, with clear weather you can also have a nice view of Elizabeth bay. In the afternoon you will go to Tintoreras, an islet of jagged volcanic rock that form small underwater canyons thriving with wildlife. Be on the lookout for feisty penguins and blue-footed boobies! Want to get the view from above and below? Get up close and personal by submerging in serene crystal waters in search of more varieties of fish, turtles, and sea lions.
Distance Breakfast, lunch
Overnight Location Hotel in Isabela Island
Included Meals
Day 5
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Lava Tunnels
Enter a world like no other at Los Tunneles. Famous for its arch like volcanic formations this is an ecosystem brimming with different species of animals and is nesting ground for blue-footed boobies. Possible sightings include white-tip reef sharks, penguins, golden and eagle rays, among many others! Explore the area above and below as your day's expeditions takes you by boat, snorkeling as well as on foot. Lunch will be served on board and after you will travel back to town.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location Hotel in Isabela Island
Included Meals
Day 6
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Charles Darwin Station and Giant Tortoises Reserve
Seize the day with an early rise and boat ride two hours to the Island of Santa Cruz home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Witness the tireless efforts of researchers and conservationists, and learn about how they are helping to repopulate the island with different species of tortoise. You will see many different types of tortoises at the station’s breeding center. Your second stop of the day will take you up to ‘El Chato’ reserve in the highlands for an up close and personal experience to see them in their natural habitat. Explore the lava tunnels that dot the property while watching the gentle giants lounge around in the mud, these are truly impressive creatures! Your day ends returning to town where you can enjoy the evening taking a stroll through Puerto Ayora. We recommend heading down to the boat docks at night as sharks and rays can be spotted playing in the lights below.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location Hotel in Santa Cruz
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Day 7
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Return to Quito
In the morning you will be transferred back to Baltra for your return flights to Quito. Average time back to the city is 2-3 hours depending on if your flight is direct or with a stop in Guayaquil.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Quito
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Day 8
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Canyoning in The Amazon
Start our day with a scenic drive from the Andes to the Amazon, this road journey will give you beautiful landscapes from volcanos to a mega diverse ecosystem full of different species of plants and animals. Once you arrive at the homestay, you will have a traditional lunch and afterwards go explore on foot one of multiple spectacular canyons in the area while climbing some refreshing waterfalls. Later after a jungle exploration you have a treat in store! You will head to the bonfire to teach you how to make chocolate fondue! Cacao is an important commodity export for the country, which produces some of the finest chocolate in the world, the sweetest way to end the day!
Distance Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight Location Basic lodge in Amazon Region
Included Meals
Day 9
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Rafting Jatunyacu
This day brings you to one of the most action-packed days of your expedition as you paddle down the Jatunyacu River. This river is a class lll, sourcing from the Llanganates Mountains. Legend says there is a hidden Incan treasure in this area and although many explorers venture in trying to find it, it has yet to have been found. A yummy picnic will be served on the river’s bank and then you will drive to the Sangay reserve to see the Pailon del Diablo, a raging cascade tucked between canyon walls. You will also take a cable car ride across the Pastaza river canyon, at night you will head out for some delicious cuisine and optional salsa dancing.
Distance Breakfast, lunch
Overnight Location Hotel in Banos
Included Meals
Day 10
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Biking Llanganates
Start your day by driving up high into the Llanganates National Park for a day of biking. Your first hour will be a nice gradual uphill followed by two hours mostly downhill giving you the chance to catch the breeze and enjoy the fresh Andean mountain air. The total descent is five thousand feet and has spectacular views of the Tungurahua Volcano, which has been active since 1999. In the afternoon, you will go to the famous Casa de Arbol “swing at the end of the world”. Dare yourself to take a ride and fly high over the trees and into the clouds. Time permitting; there may be the option of zip lining.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location Hotel in Banos
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Day 11
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Trek Cotopaxi
Today takes you back north to Cotopaxi. Cotopaxi is one of the highest active Volcanoes on earth. Perfectly conical and surrounded by views of other volcanoes it is a sight to behold. The park is also home to horses and bulls, which can sometime be seen trotting about. Once reaching the National Park you will trek upwards to the base of the glacier, nearing 17,000 feet! In the afternoon you will return to Quito.
Distance Breakfast, lunch
Overnight Location Hotel in Quito
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Day 12
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Departure
Safe travels to wherever your destination may be!
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location None
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Dates and prices

This guided tour is run either as a group tour or a private tour. The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room.

Private Tour:

  • Group of 2+: $2,575USD per person

Dates and Prices to Join a Group Tour:

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What’s included

Meals

11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner is included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 11 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour. This does not include any international or domestic flights. Airport transfers are not included but can be booked as an optional extra.

Also Included

  • Top Experienced Certified English-Speaking Guide
  • Private Land Transport
  • Galapagos transit control card INGALA
  • Isabela Island fee
  • Shared Water Transport in Galapagos
  • Water and snacks at all time
  • Water bottle
  • Biking gear: Hybrid bikes, certified helmets and gloves
  • Paddling gear: Seat on top double kayaks and paddles, 8 – 10 people rafts.
  • Snorkeling gear: Mask and fins
  • Trekking gear: Black diamond poles
  • Canyoning gear: Harnesses, helmets and rubber boots
  • All fees to reserves and museums

Not included

  • International or domestic flights
  • Galapagos National Park fee
  • Airport transfers for international flights
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Optional activities
  • Anything not mentioned as ‘included’

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades where available
  • Domestic flights
  • Airport transfers

Accommodation for Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour

The accommodation on this tour is mostly based in hotels, as well as lodges. Standard rooms are of double occupancy.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Accommodation is double occupancy. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplementary fee.

Non-Standard Cancellation

  • 62 days or more prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 30% of the total trip cost.
  • Between 61 and 32 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 60% of the total trip cost.
  • 31 days or less prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total trip cost.
Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour?

We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3/5. No prior experience is required, and your guides will always brief you about safety and proper use of gear on every leg of the trip. The biking on Isabela is quite easy on mostly flat terrain along the coastline, the kayaking is on a calm area, biking in Llanganates is on a paved road with light traffic; canyoning in the jungle you can expect hiking on water and rocks, and also climbing into some small waterfalls, rafting is class three, and there will be a transport support for the majority of the activities in the case that someone wants to take a break or just wants to relax.

Do I need a visa to travel to Ecuador?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour?

11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner is included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking and cycling. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Coca to start this tour?

Fly into Quito Airport (UIO) where you will take your ride or flight to Coca. This can be pre-arranged or you can take public transport.

Is the Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Galapagos, Rainforest and Andes Multisport Tour end?

The tour ends where it began in Quito.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Ecuador?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Ecuador?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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