Ecuador tours

Tortuga Tour

Cloud forest, Andes and Galápagos

26 May – 11 June 2012

Spend 17 days in magical Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with daily adventures in the Cloud forest, the Andes, and the wonderful Galápagos archipelago set in the Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy nature walks in humid and dry forests of the Andes, get face to face with toucans and hummingbirds, stay in opulent haciendas.

In addition, hike to a volcanic crater, visit local indigenous craftsmen.

In Galápagos explore the pristine beaches and coves where you can snorkel with sea-lions and penguins and get close to nesting boobies and albatross, your experience will be greatly enhanced by enthusiastic local naturalist guides and our own leader.

Summary itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Quito
Day 2: Sachatamia Lodge
Day 3: Sachatamia Lodge
Day 4: Otavalo and Hacienda
Day 5: Cuicocha & Cotacachi
Day 6: Avenue of Volcanoes
Day 7: Cotopaxi National Park
Day 8-15: Reina Silva Galapagos Cruise
Day 16: Morning at leisure, depart Quito
Day 17: Arrival back to UK