Galapagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour - Older Teens & 20s
Ecuador's Magical Peaks & Wildlife
From $6,899 - $7,099 pp dbl. occ. | 8 days / 7 nights
(+$2,270 for sgl. occ.)
Internal air: $620
As you and your family delve into pre-Inca history, rub shoulders with Andean indigenous peoples, commune with condors, hike a volcano's rim, snorkel with sea lions, and encounter blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises, you'll realize that something has happened. You've been forever changed by Ecuador's amazing Andes and islands.
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Ecuador
Start Cotacachi / End Quito
Highlights
- Hike a caldera rim in the Andes with spectacular views of snowcapped volcanoes and deep-blue lakes and bike to white-sand beaches
- Explore small highland villages where indigenous people continue centuries-old traditions
- Learn alongside an expert local guide during amazingly close encounters with Galápagos wildlife—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
- Discover unique species and marine life as you snorkel and kayak with tropical fish, sea lions, sea turtles and blue-footed boobies
Ecuador
Start Cotacachi / End Quito
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Hike in the snowcapped Andes and trace the orchid-lined caldera rim around deep-blue Laguna de Cuicocha | Wander through Cotacachi's colonial streets, renowned for their leather goods | Visit with master weavers and see their age-old techniques as you stroll through their studio | Fernando Polanco, grandson of an Ecuadorian president, welcomes us at Hacienda Zuleta, a 4,000-acre working farm set amid volcano vistas and pre-Inca ruins.
Day 3 Check out Condor Huasi, a center reintroducing endangered condors into the wild | For new perspectives and breathtaking views, hike to archaeological sites and along winding roads through the Zuleta Valley's lush pastureland | Visit Zuleta's embroidery shop—local women are celebrated for their fine needlework.
Days 4-8 Fly to the Galápagos Islands for incredible up-close wildlife viewing | Marvel at blue-footed boobies, Darwin's finches, magnificent frigate birds and lava lizards | Boat from island to island, stopping to kayak, hike, bike and swim | Snorkel with fluorescent fish, sea lions, sea turtles and even white-tipped reef sharks | Hike through rich Scalesia forests and witness giant tortoises wallowing in mud puddles | Late afternoon, kick back at our lodges or stroll in laid-back port towns.
Please note: The Galápagos Special Administrative Region Council has postponed until further notice their previously announced requirement that all visitors must provide proof of health insurance covering the duration of their stay in the Galápagos Islands.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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2020 December
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests: from $6,899 pp dbl occ
- 8 - 9 guests: from $7,699 pp dbl occ
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