Amazon & Galapagos (Land & Intra Flights) - Charm

Location: Quito

<p>Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your hotel and overnight stay in Quito.</p>

Accommodation Name: Mercure Alameda

Location: Quito - Tena - Amazon

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. This morning, set off on a <strong>guided city tour</strong> to get to know Quito's most emblematic sights. Visit a local market, a number of picturesque plazas and the narrow streets of the city centre. In the afternoon, set off into the Ecuadorian highlands and down into the rainforest, headed for <strong>Tena, </strong>in the Amazon. Continue through verdant landscapes towards the lodge, in the heart of the jungle. Arrive in time for <strong>dinner</strong> and enjoy a <strong>night-walk</strong> to admire the nocturnal wildlife as the rainforest comes to life after sundown. Overnight stay in the Amazon.</p>

Accommodation Name: Suchipakari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

Location: Amazon

<p>Enjoy an early <strong>breakfast</strong> before setting off for a <strong>wildlife walk</strong> through the primary and secondary rainforest of the Amazon. Look out for tropical wildlife and appreciate the sheer scale and beauty of the jungle. Return to the lodge for <strong>lunch</strong> before enjoying the afternoon at your leisure with the opportunity to join in optional Amazon activities organised at the lodge. However you choose to spend the remainder of the day, simply taking in the amazing natural environment and listening to the cacophony of wildlife sounds is sure to be a memorable experience. <strong>Dinner</strong> and overnight stay in the Amazon. </p>

Accommodation Name: Suchipakari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location: Amazon - Tena - Middle of the World - Quito

<p>After <strong>breakfast</strong> at the lodge, return to <strong>Tena</strong> and continue your journey, heading back towards the capital. Along the way, visit the <strong>Middle of the World Monument</strong>, on the equator, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere! Continue to Quito and transfer to the hotel. Get settled before enjoying the remainder of the evening at your leisure, exploring the old town if time allows. Overnight stay in Quito.</p>

Accommodation Name: Mercure Alameda

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Quito

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and natural environment. We recommend enjoying our excursion to Quilotoa.* Overnight stay in Quito.</p> <p><strong>* Optional Quilotoa Excursion</strong>: Set off through the Andean Mountains, passing by the snow-capped peaks of Tungurahua and Chimborazo. Stop at a local market for a taste of the Andean culture and visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, known for its everchanging colour, depending on the sun and clouds.</p>

Accommodation Name: Mercure Alameda

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal)

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Depart to the airport this morning for a flight to the <strong>Galapagos Islands</strong>, a true wonder of nature known for its immense biodiversity! San Cristobal is the easternmost Galapagos island and is home to a rich array of unique wildlife, such as blue and red-footed boobies, marine iguanas and Galapagos sea lions. It's also the island that Charles Darwin first explored during his research into the islands. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and get comfortable before setting off on a brief <strong>afternoon tour</strong><strong> of Baquerizo Moreno, </strong>the capital of the Galapagos Province. Explore this quaint coastal community and get to know its most important sights. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax before your adventure continues tomorrow. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Accommodation Name: Katarma

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Galapagos (San Cristobal)

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Set off on a <strong>full-day tour of San Cristobal</strong> to explore the delights of the island. Visit <strong>Galapaguera</strong>, home to amazing giant tortoises and observe diverse species of sea birds from <strong>Puerto Chino.</strong> The white sand here is perfect for a short rest before continuing to <strong>La Loberia</strong>, home to a large colony of sea lions who can be seen resting on the rocks. Return to your hotel and overnight stay in San Cristobal.</p>

Accommodation Name: Katarma

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Galapagos (San Cristobal)

<p>After <strong>breakfast</strong> at the hotel, the day is free for you to explore the Galapagos at your own pace or book an excursion to another island to get a real sense of the diversity of this magical archipelago (you can book it onat destination). Overnight stay in San Cristobal.</p>

Accommodation Name: Katarma

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Galapagos (San Cristobal) - Guayaquil

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Head back to the mainland, with a flight from <strong>San Cristobal</strong> airport. Arrive in<strong> Guayaquil,</strong> and join a shared-transfer to your hotel in the city centre. Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is located on the Pacific Coast. Later, enjoy a<strong> walking tour</strong> of the city,<strong> </strong>visiting the Malecon, Paque Iguanas and Las Pe&ntilde;as neighbourhood. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.</p>

Accommodation Name: Unipark

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Guayaquil

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or relax in the arty neighbourhood of Santa Ana Hill. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.</p>

Accommodation Name: Unipark

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Guayaquil - End of services

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport and end of services.</p>

Meals: Breakfast