Backroads

GLORIOUS SURROUNDINGS : Premiere Inns*

Hacienda Zuleta

Zuleta (2 nights): This private family estate, which dates back to the 1600s and is only open to a select group of tourists, is acclaimed for elegant guest rooms, delectable cuisine and magnificent surroundings.

Hacienda Cusín

Lago San Pablo (2 nights): Located in the Ecuadorian sierra, this restored 17th-century Andean estate features antiques, beautifully groomed gardens and a hidden passageway just waiting to be discovered by inquisitive young guests.

Chartered Motor Yacht

Galápagos (4 nights): Travel between wildlife-filled islands on a private motorized catamaran that's fully outfitted for comfort (with spacious cabins, onboard bars and dining room, and observation decks ) as well as watersports.

* With 4 Casual Inn nights

Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Level 1  1 Route Option Available
• Walking 3.2 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Level 1  1 Route Option Available
• Biking 9 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
• Optional horseback riding

Day 3

• Levels 1 to 4  3 Route Options Available
• Hiking 5.5, 10.6  miles
• 0 - 2000 feet elevation gain
• Biking 5 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Level 1   2 Route Options available
• Biking 6, 17 miles
• 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Travel to Galápagos to begin cruise 
• Hiking 1.5 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Walking, snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife viewing

Day 7

• Walking, snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife viewing 

Day 8

• Walking, snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife viewing 

Day 9

• Wildlife excursion, conculsion of trip 

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.