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Trip Summary

Starting in Quito, you will have six days exploring the mainland’s highlights, including the Chiva Express train Riobamba, trekking on the slopes of Ecuador’s highest volcano, the Chimborazo, the most famous indigenous market-town – Otavalo and Peguche, an Indian village, very near Otavalo that is home to the artisans where you can learn about their culture and beliefs.

On the 7th day you fly to the Galapagos Islands, where you quickly get your first sighting of Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. You then have three awe-inspiring days of yacht excursions where you can expect to see spectacular flora and fauna. Swimming and snorkelling is also available.

Your Community Development volunteer project starts on day 11 where you get to spend three days working alongside local fishermen collecting rubbish from the coastline, in exclusive parts of the islands normally off-limits to foreigners. After saying farewell to your new friends, you fly back to Quito, for one more night before your onward flight.

* Comfort Level: (3-4* hotels and lodges used throughout)

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Info

Tour Code:

EC001

Length:

15 Days

Activity Level:

Comfort Level:

Projects:

Environmental

Police Check:

None Needed

Guest Numbers:

2 - 12

Price from
US$5,400

Approximately:

NZ$ 7,700
GB£ 3,500
AU$ 6,000
CA$ 5,700
EUR€ 4,000

Extra charge for solo travelers:

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US$ 1,305

(Flights not included)
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The price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.

With one person booking, please contact us for the price of your trip.

Dates

You can choose your own trip start dates. Please contact us if you would like to proceed or require any further information.

Suggested Itinerary

We would be delighted to tailor-make this to your requirements.

Day 1: Arrive Quito (D)
Day 2: Quito tour (B)
Day 3-5: Chiva Express Railway Adventure to Riobamba (B,L,D)
Day 6: Otavalo and its market (B,L)
Day 7: Fly from Quito to Galapagos Islands (B,L,D)
Day 8: Santa Fe Island Sailing Trip (B,L,D)
Day 9: Plaza Island Sailing Trip (B,L,D)
Day 10: Bartoleme Island Sailing Trip (B,L,D)
Day 11-13: Galapagos Islands volunteering (B,L,D)
Day 14: Fly to Quito (B)
Day 15: Trip ends (B)

B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner