11 days

About this activity

Day 1: Quito Arrival
Welcome briefing at 18:00. Transfer In not included.
Day 2: COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK - BAÑOS (B,L)
TREKKING ADVENTURE ON THE HIGHEST ACTIVE VOLCANO
Trekking Activity Level.- Moderate, this adventure is at high elevation, make sure you drink a lot of water or coca tea, the trail is on dirt surrounded by bushes and grass.
Day 3: BAÑOS - LLANGANATES NATIONAL PARK (B)
BIKING Trough the cloud forest
Biking Activity Level.- Moderate, mostly downhill, the first 45 minutes up hill and then just going down, you will be riding on cobblestone and dirt roads for the first two hours, and 1 hour on asphalt.
Day 4: AMAZON (B,L)
ROAD OF WATERFALLS AND CANYONING IN THE AMAZON
Moderate, the jungle exploration will be done while hiking on the canyon that has been formed by the waterfalls and river Pimpilala, so you will be hiking on irregular terrain on rocks and water surrounded by pristine Amazon Tropical Rain Forest, the weather can be hot and humid which would make a very refreshing activity, the highest waterfall to climb is 16 feet (4.8 meters) and the rest are smaller, we will use helmets, ropes and bring optional harnesses for people that want to use them.
Day 5: AMAZON - JATUNYACU RIVER - PAPALLACTA HOT SPRING (B,L)
JATUNYACU RIVER RAFTING AND VOLCANIC HOT SPRINGS
Rafting Activity Level.- Moderate, this is consider as a class III river for white water rafting, there is some awesome waves and also plenty of flat water to go swimming, the river is surrounded by amazing views of the Amazon landscape.
Day 6: Galapagos - Isabela (B)
TRAVEL DAY TO GALAPAGOS
*Flying time.- 3 hours (including the stop at Guayaquil city)
*Speedboat time from Santa Cruz to Isabela.- 2 hours
Day 7: Isabela Island (B,L)
SNORKEL IN LAVA TUNNELS & FREE TIME
Over here, we will have the best snorkeling opportunity with all these beautiful animals, including the curious Galapagos penguin playing around.
*Boat ride to the Lava Tunnels time: 1 hour each way
*Snorkeling time: 2 times of 1 hour each
Day 8: Sierra Negra (B,L)
HIKING SIERRA NEGRA & KAYAKING IN TINTORERAS
Hiking time.- 4 hours both ways
Hiking distance.- 6 miles (10 miles optional to Volcan Chico)
Day9: Santa Cruz Island (B)
SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS & CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION VISIT
*fast boat from Isabela to Santa Cruz Island.
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
In the afternoon, we head to the 'El Chato' Reserve in the highlands of Santa Cruz,
Day 10: Quito (B)
TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT
Flight not includedd
Day 11: Quito-Departure (B)
Transfer Out not included

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ACTIVITIES: 3 HOURS HIKING IN COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK, 3 HOURS BIKING IN THE LLANGANATES NATIONAL PARK, 4 HOURS WHITE-WATER RAFTING ON JATUNYACU RIVER IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST, 3 HOURS CANYONING AT PIMPILALA WATERFALLS, BIRD WATCHING AND HIKING EXPLORATION IN THE CLOUD FOREST, SOAKING IN PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS, 5 HOURS TREKKING THE LOOP OF CUICOCHA CRATER LAKE, SHARE TIME WITH LOCAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN THE AMAZON, MAKING CHOCOLATE, SALSA LESSON, SNORKELING IN THE LAVA TUNNELS, HIKING TO THE TOP OF SIERRA NEGRA ACTIVE VOLCANO, SNORKELING AND KAYAKING IN TINTORERAS, VISIT THE CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, HIKING IN SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS. ACCOMMODATION BASED IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN QUITO, 4-STAR HOTEL IN BAÑOS, HOME STAY IN THE AMAZON, 5-STAR SPA RESORT IN PAPALLACTA, 4-STAR HOTELS IN GALAPAGOS TRANSPORTATION: AIRFARE QUITO – GALAPAGOS ROUND TRIP, COMFORTABLE LAND AND SEA TRANSPORTATION. GEAR: TREKKING OR HIKING: BLACK DIAMOND TREKKING STICKS BIKING: TREK X CALIPER MTB (HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, FRONT ROCK SHOCK SUSPENSION), BONTRAGER HELMETS, FULL FINGER GLOVES CANYONING: RUBBER BOOTS, ROPES, HARNESSES RAFTING: AIRE AND NRS 7-PEOPLE- RAFTS, NRS LIFE JACKETS, NRS PADDLES, SPLASH JACKETS SNORKELING: MASK AND FINS TRIP LEADER: CERTIFIED EPL EXPERT ENGLISH-SPEAKING ADVENTURE TRIP LEADER AND LOCAL GUIDES

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INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MY OWN ROOM SUPPLEMENT - ESTIMATED BUDGET USD $ 685 USD AIRPORT TRANSFERS TRAVEL INSURANCE (MANDATORY) MEALS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE ITINERARY - ESTIMATED BUDGET USD $250 USD TIPS FOR GUIDES, DRIVERS AND HOTELS. - ESTIMATED BUDGET USD $200 USD

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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
INTINERARY DISCLAIMERIt 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. FLIGHT TIME2h 45 min each way from Quito to Galapagos. Regular size aircraft. About 140 passengers DRIVING TIME2 - 3 hours a day while in mainland45 minutes Airport transfers in Quito45 minutes Airport transfers in Galapagos45 minutes each way in Sierra Negra BOATING TIME2 hours each way from Isabela to Santa Cruz45 minutes each way - Lava Tunnels15 minutes each way - Tintoreras TREKKING TIMECloudforest: 2 hours easy uphill; 1 hour downhill same way back.Sierra Negra: 30 minutes easy uphill; 1 and a half hours on flat terrain; 30 minutes downhill; 2 hours same way back. BIKING TIME1 hour moderate uphill; 2 hours downhill (terrain: cobblestone, dirt, muddy and asphalt)RAFTING TIMEFrom 3 to 4 hours depending on water level.SNORKELLING TIMETintoreras: 1 hour.Lava Tunnels: 2 times of 1 hour each. SEASONAll year PROVINCEPichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Pastaza, Napo, Galapagos. GEOGRAPHICAL AREASAndes highlands, Amazon rainforest and Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. ALTITUDEQuito: 2800 m (9,186 ft.)Quilotoa: 3962 m (13,000 ft.)Baños: 1820 m (5,971 ft.)Amazon: 510 m (1,640 ft.)Papallacta: 3300 m (10,827 ft.)Galápagos: From sea level (most activities) to 1200 m (3,937 ft.) - Sierra Negra Volcano. AVG. TEMP.Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF. DIFFICULTY LEVELModerate to Challenging: In the cloud forest the uphill biking part can be challenging but there is always a truck behind supporting the team; the whitewater rafting on the Jatunyacu is Class III; the trekking in the cloud forest is moderate; the hiking in Sierra Negra is moderate but long and muddy during the wet season (from July to November); snorkeling is easy. MEALSTravelling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some flexibility about where, what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group, however there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure. WATERThe waters of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture of warm and cold water, ranging between 65ºF and 85ºF ACCOMODATIONAll prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same gender. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost. YOUR TRIP LEADERS AND GUIDESAll AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips. In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service. In the Galapagos Islands, minimum 4 participants for the AJ trip leader service are required. SUSTAINABLE ECO AND CULTURAL TOURISMClients receive a conservationist interpretation of the ecology of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands with the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both Local People cultural identity and their environment. Your visit will encourage them to support responsible ecotourism. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage.support responsible eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for their living.

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90%

Cultural

50%

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