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Ecuador Big Five: From the Andes to the Galapagos Across Four Worlds in

Start & end in Quito 18 days Up to 15

About this trip

This 18-day trip takes you through Ecuador's main regions in one run, from Andean cities to the Amazon rainforest and out to the Galapagos Islands. It's built for travellers who want to cover a lot of ground and see the country's different landscapes side by side rather than picking just one.

You'll move through Quito's Old Town, the Otavalo market, Yasuni National Park in the Amazon, Cuenca, and finish in the Galapagos. It's a fully guided group trip with local guides throughout, rated easy in terms of physical demand.

What you'll do

  • Explore Quito's Old Town
  • Browse handicrafts at the Otavalo Indian Market
  • Spend time in Yasuni National Park in the Amazon
  • Walk through the historic centre of Cuenca
  • Visit the Galapagos Islands
Good to know
  • Fast-paced — the itinerary covers Andes, Amazon, colonial cities and Galapagos in 18 days
  • Rated easy, so no technical or strenuous activity is required
  • Runs over Christmas and New Year for those wanting to travel over the holidays
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£3,210 less all-in
Quito to Lima: Surf Towns & Hot Springs
4.7from £1,04015 days
The trade-off: 3 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Quito
One-way · arrive 20 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Quito · 20 Jul21 Jul

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