10-Day Galapagos and Amazon Quest

Why choose this Quito tour ?

Amazon river navigation, sea-kayaking, snorkeling & trekking all in one trip! Join the combination adventure in Ecuador, discovering the high diversity of the pristine Amazon rainforest where you can spot parrots, toucans, monkeys, otters and more. Share time with the local Kichwa community and learn about their ancestral customs and at the same time, enjoy the best comfort by staying at Itamandi Eco-Lodge.

Travel to Galapagos to be part of the most amazing experience of wildlife, swimming with sea lions, sea turtles, penguins and sharks, taking close pictures of the only marine iguana in the world, hiking the top of active volcanoes in Isabela Island and meeting the giant tortoises.

“Unique Experiences”

Visit a native local family in the middle of the Amazon jungle and look for the smallest monkey in the world.

Snorkel through lava formations with sea turtles, penguins, sea horses, sea lions and sharks at Lava Tunnels.

This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 8 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR

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Tour Description & Additional Info:

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
Territory: Quito City, Galapagos islands National Park and Amazon rainforest
Provinces: Pichincha, Napo and Galapagos
Flight time: 2h 45 min each way from Quito to Galapagos. Regular size aircraft: about 140 passengers.
Driving time: 2 – 3 hours a day while in mainland.
45 minutes Airport transfers in Quito.
45 minutes Airport transfers in Galapagos.
45 minutes each way in Sierra Negra.
20 minutes each way to Itamandi Jungle Eco-lodge.
Boat time: 2 hours each way from Isabela to Santa Cruz.
15 minutes each way – Tintoreras.
Hiking time: Amazon.- 3 hours moderate.
Amazon.- 1 hour easy loop for the nocturnal hike in the jungle.
Cloudforest.- 2 hours easy uphill; 1 hour downhill same way back.
Galapagos: Sierra Negra.- 30 minutes easy uphill; 1 and a half hours on flat terrain; 30 minutes downhill; 2 hours same way back.
Season: All year
Weather: December to May: 80ºF to 90ºF / 25ºC to 30ºC. June to September: 60ºF to 70ºF / 15ºC to 20ºC. October to December: 70ºF to 80ºF/ 15ºC to 25ºC
The waters of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture of warm and cold water, ranging between 65ºF and 85ºF
Elevation: In Quito.- 2800 m (9,186 ft.
Amazon.- 510 m (1,640 ft.
Papallacta.- 3300 m (10,827 ft.
In Galapagos.- From sea level (most activities) to 1200 m (3,937 ft.) – Sierra Negra Volcano
Level of Activity: Moderate to challenging: The jungle walks are moderate, but can become challenging in case of heavy rain; the trekking in the cloudforest is moderate, the hiking in Sierra Negra is moderate but long, and muddy during the wet season (from July to November); the sea-kayaking on Isabela Island is easy as well as the snorkelling.

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