Titan Travel Ecuador - Andes, Amazon & Galapagos Legend Cruise

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 – 9: 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 10: 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 11: Santiago – Bartolomé

There will be a scheduled guided tour of Santiago and Bartholme during the morning as you prepare for a return to Baltra on the following morning.

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

Day 12: Santa Cruz – Baltra – Mosquera Islet

Upon returning to Baltra, you will then be transferring to your cruise ship ahead of a four-night cruise around the Galapagos Islands. The first destination will be the islet of Mosquera and while here, be sure to continually scan for the plethora of birdlife inhabiting the secluded region.

MV Galapagos Legend (3-star)***

Day 13: Santiago (Egas) – Rabida

Visit the incredible Santiago Island and soak up the sights and sounds as you stroll along the region’s dramatic shoreline. Following this, enjoy a visit to the wildlife rich island of Rabida.

MV Galapagos Legend (3-star)***

Day 14: Isabela (Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove)

Experience a scheduled visit to the idyllic Urbina Bay, located on Isabela Island, before visiting the historically significant Tagus Cove – the location of one of the destinations on Charles Darwin’s iconic voyage of the Galapagos Islands.

MV Galapagos Legend (3-star)***

Day 15: Fernandina (Punta Espinosa) – Isabela (Punta Vicente Roca)

Visit the so-called iguana capital of the world – Punta Espinosa, Fernandina. Afterwards, you’ll be travellung back to Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela for an immersive dinghy ride.

MV Galapagos Legend (3-star)***

Day 16: Santa Cruz – Quito – In flight

After returning to Santa Cruz, soak up the final moments of your Galapagos adventure as you embark on an absorbing visit to Highlands Tortoise Reserve, prior to your flight back to Quito and then a return flight to the UK.

Day 17: UK

Titan Travel’s VIP service will be waiting to take you home upon arrival.

23 Different excursions and visits (see tour highlights)