Explore the best of Ecuador and the Galapagos with wildlife adventures, jungle trails, and iconic volcano hikes.
  • Combine the best of mainland Ecuador with Galapagos wildlife-watching
  • Spend two nights in the Amazon Rainforest, exploring jungle trails with expert local guides
  • Hike Cotopaxi National Park to see the iconic volcano
  • Snorkel the wildlife-rich Galapagos waters, hopefully with sharks, sea lions and turtles
  • See pirate lava caves and giant tortoises in the highlands of Floreana
  • Enjoy downtime on the white sands of Tortuga Bay and Isla Lobos

Accommodation is a real highlight on this Ecuadorian adventure, as we stay in a mixture of hotels, lodges and guesthouses. The places we typically use are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable stays on this trip.



Upgraded rooms are available on Day 3, 4 and 7 of the itinerary – speak to your sales representative for more details. 



Baños: La Floresta Hotel (nights 3-4)







At the foot of a forested slope, La Floresta is bright and cheery with a mural-painted front and lush gardens in a courtyard. There’s plenty of Ecuadorian design elements, plus the location makes exploring Baños easy.



Tena (Amazon Rainforest): Liana Lodge (nights 5-6)







Immerse yourself in the Amazon Rainforest with a stay at Liana Lodge, which can only be reached by boat. The cabins are modest, but the location is exceptional, right next to the Arajuno river. There’s a water-view bar, plus the in-house naturalists bring the sounds, sights and wildlife of the Amazon to life.



Papallacta: Termas de Papallacta (night 7)







The on-site hot spring pools surrounded by vegetation make Termas de Papallacta a relaxing place to say – some even say the geothermal waters have healing powers. For further relaxation, the pools also have hydromassage jets. We sleep in wooden bungalows, plus there’s a restaurant serving international dishes.



Galapagos: nights 8-13



Lobo de Mar Hotel







In the Galapagos, we use small, family-run hotels and guesthouses. They are well located for our adventures, meaning we can spend as much time as possible exploring the extraordinary landscapes and wildlife of the Enchanted Islands.