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Lead Price
From £5295pp
Duration
11 days & 8 nights
Itinerary Type
Tailor Made
Holiday Type
Cruises
Tour Highlights

Classic Ecuador

Explore the highlights of mainland Ecuador, including the capital city of Quito, the Avenue of Volcanoes, and Cuenca with its colonial-era charms. Then fly to the Galápagos archipelago, whose stark, volcanic islands support a range of endemic wildlife. Throughout your three-day cruise here, a naturalist guide will join you on excursions and share their insights into this unique ecosystem.

Itinerary

YEAR:
DAY 1: Fly to Quito via Amsterdam
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Fly to Quito via Amsterdam

Fly to Quito via Amsterdam and transfer to La Casonade la Ronda for a 2-night stay. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Accommodation: La Casona de la Ronda
DAY 2: Quito
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Quito

Scenic tour of the old colonial centre of Quito, followed bya visit to the equatorial line monument, ‘Middle of the World’. (It is possibleto add in an extra night and stay at a hacienda in the region of Otavalo. Thisverdant countryside north of Quito is home to a colourful market, San Pablolake and small surrounding villages where weavers and craftsmen work.) (B)

Accommodation: La Casona de la Ronda
DAY 3: Cotopaxi • Cuenca
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Cotopaxi • Cuenca

Travel south into the ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’, with its fertile valleys, traditional villages, patchwork fields and soaring volcanic peaks. Explore the Cotopaxi National Park, a habitat for a variety of birds and Andean flora. Return to Quito for a flight to Cuenca. Stay 3 nights at Hotel Santa Lucia. (B, L)

Accommodation: Hotel Santa Lucia
DAY 4: Cuenca
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Cuenca

Half-day tour of Cuenca, Ecuador’s beautiful southern colonial city. Explore the cobble-stoned streets, flower-filled plazas and historic churches. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Santa Lucia
DAY 5: Ingapirca • Cuenca
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Ingapirca • Cuenca

Enjoy a full-day tour at Ingapirca , the site of the largest archaeological Inca ruins in the country (B, L)

Accommodation: Hotel Santa Lucia
DAY 6: Cajas • Guayaquil / Quito
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Cajas • Guayaquil / Quito

Drive via the moorlands of the Cajas National Park, down to the coastal region and the city of Guayaquil. Alternatively fly to Quito and stay overnight. (B)

DAY 7: Fly to the Galapagos
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Fly to the Galapagos

Transfer to the airport and fly to the Galapagos Islands for a 3-night cruise on board the Archipel. It is also possible to take a 4-, 5- or a 7-night cruise, sailing on an alternative small or medium sized boat. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Archipel
DAY 8: Fly to the Galapagos
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Fly to the Galapagos

Shared excursions to the islands with a naturalist guide. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Archipel
DAY 9: Galapagos
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Galapagos

Shared excursions to the islands with a naturalist guide. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Archipel
DAY 10: Fly home via Guayaquil
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Fly home via Guayaquil

Fly back to the UK via Guayaquil (B)

It is possible to extend your time in the Galapagos with a stay at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel.

DAY 11: Arrive UK
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Arrive UK

 

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The Cox & Kings signature experiences

  • Beautiful colonial towns
  • Avenue of the Volcanoes
  • Archaeological Inca ruins of Ingapirca
  • Galapagos cruise
Low Season
From £5,295 per person
High Season
From £5,495 per person

What's included

  • International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
  • UK departure and overseas airport taxes
  • Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
  • Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
  • The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
  • Local guides and entrance fees where applicable

Important information

Superior tour
This tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
Tailor-made travel
For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Guideline prices
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin/double-room. Single supplement available on request. Pricing is indicative and may be subject to change due to external factors such as variable flight prices.
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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