Amazon and The Galapagos

16 Days

A fantastic look at the wildlife of Ecuador and the Galapagos, this itinerary takes in the two foremost natural highlights - the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands.

Day 1. Depart UK for Quito (via Madrid or Miami)

2-nights, Hotel Patio Andaluz

Day 2. Explore Quito

Free day to explore Quito. (B)

Days 3 to 5. Amazon Jungle

Amazon jungle, 3-nights, Sacha Jungle Lodge. Explore the tributaries, forests and myriad wildlife in this pristine jungle environment (BLD)

Day 6. Quito

Quito, 1-night, Hotel Patio Andaluz (BLD)

Days 7 to 13. Galapagos voyage

7-nights, your choice of vessel. A cruise around the unique Galapagos archipelago for close encounters with the bird and marine life. (BLD)

Day 14. Guayaquil

Guayaquil, 1-night, Hampton Inn. Day at leisure (B)

Day 15. Depart Ecuador for the UK (B)

Day 16. Arrive UK

Price guide for vessels

Samba From £4530 (Jan - June, Aug - Nov), £4810 (July/Dec)

Cachalote From £4,640 (Jan - Apr, Aug, Nov), £4,440 (May - mid Jun, Sep - Oct), £4,920 (Jul, Dec)

Santa Cruz From £4675 (Jan - June, Aug - Nov), £4935 (July, Dec)

Isabella II From £5,250 (Jan - Jun, Aug - Nov), £5,530 (Jul, Dec)

Beluga From £5340 (Jan - Apr, Aug, Nov), £5050 (May - mid Jun, Sep - Oct), £5,610 (Jul, Dec)

Sagitta From £5,390 (Jan - Jun, Aug - Nov), £5,670 (Jul, Dec)

La Pinta From £6,050 (Jan - Jun, Aug - Nov), £6,330 (Jul, Dec)