Titan Travel Ecuador - Andes, Amazon & Galapagos Islands

17-day itinerary

Day 1: UK – Quito

You will be collected from your home ahead of your flight to Quito by Titan’s VIP travel service.

Hilton Colon Quito (4-star)****

Day 2: Quito – Otavalo

What better way to start your adventure than with an exciting guided tour of the world’s highest capital city – Quito. Marvel at the city’s stunning architecture and buildings before enjoying an authentic chocolate tasting session in La Floresta.

Hacienda Pinsaqui, Otavalo (4-star)****

Day 3: Otavalo

Visit Otavalo’s bustling market during the morning, with this being followed by a Pachamanca cookery experience upon arriving in the charming colonial town of Cotacachi. After this, there will be a scheduled visit to Cuichoca Lake, located in Ecuador’s Imbabura Province.

Hacienda Pinsaqui, Otavalo (4-star)****

Day 4: Otavalo – Quito

During the morning of your fourth day of adventure, enjoy planned visits to musical instrument workshop, rose plantation and Parque del Condor.

Hilton Colon Quito (4-star)****

Day 5: Quito – Coca – Yasuni National Park

Fly from Quito to Coca and transfer to Yasuni National Park upon arrival – widely regarded as being one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.

Napo Cultural Center Lodge, Yasuni National Park (2-star)**

Day 6: Yasuni National Park

Today, you’ll be participating in an included excursion to River Napo clay lick, a teeming habitat with hundreds of colourful parrots, macaws and parakeets. Following this, there will be a visit to Kuri Muyu Intercultural Interpretation Center.

Napo Cultural Center Lodge, Yasuni National Park (2-star)**

Day 7: Yasuni National Park

During this morning, visit the Añangu sustainable community project before taking part in a guided hike along the Mama Kuna trail. After enjoying some lunch, there will be a scheduled cruise trip along the Añangu creek, with there being a traditional Amazonian dinner and night nature walk in the evening.

Napo Cultural Center Lodge, Yasuni National Park (2-star)**

Day 8: Yasuni National Park – Quito – Papallacta

Spend the day at your own leisure as you enjoy some free time to explore the region. Why not paddle out in a canoe to spot some of the elusive wildlife, before driving up to Papallacta from Quito.

Termas de Papallacta Hotel, Papallacta (3-star)***

Day 9: Quito – Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands

Welcome to the wonderful Galapagos Islands! After flying from Quito to Baltra you will be arriving on the secluded island of Santa Cruz, where you will experience a guided tour of this historic island. You will also be able to gain further insights into the island’s archipelago upon a visit to Charles Darwin Research Station.

Blu Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz (4-star)****

Day 10: Santa Cruz

Feel free to explore the vibrant island at your own pace on the tenth day, with an optional boat trip to another island being available to book onto.

Blu Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz (4-star)****

Day 11: Santa Cruz – Isabela

After travelling to the idyllic island of Isabela, scan for the plethora of wildlife in the region, including different variations of whale, turtles and penguins, while on an included Tintoreras boat trip.

Hotel on Isabela Island (3-star)***

Day 12: Isabela

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings as you participate in a guided hike up the Sierra Negra volcano.

Hotel on Isabela Island (3-star)***

Day 13: Isabela – Santa Cruz

Experience a guided tour of Isabela during the morning, with ample opportunities to learn about the history of the island’s archipelago and diverse range of habitats.

Blu Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz (4-star)****

Day 14:  Santiago – Bartolomé

There will be a scheduled guided tour of Santiago and Bartholme before you prepare to conclude your unique adventure in the Galapagos Islands.

Blu Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz (4-star)****

Day 15: Santa Cruz – Guayaquil – Quito

Take time to reflect on your incredible experiences ahead of your flight to Guayaquil from Baltra, and then on to Quito.

Hilton Colon Quito (4-star)****

Day 16: Quito – In flight

Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK via Madrid.

Day 17: UK

Once you have arrived back in the UK, Titan’s VIP service will be ready to take you directly home.

17 Different excursions and visits (see tour highlights)