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10-Nights Galapagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour - For Families with Older Teens & 20s

Ecuador/Galapagos Islands
10-Nights Galapagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour - For Families with Older Teens & 20s
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands
Backroads
Vacation Offer ID 1480371
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Overview

Backroads

Ecuador's Extraordinary Wildlife & Ancient Culture

Traverse the Amazon on a river cruise, each bend uncovering exotic sights and species. Witness snow-covered volcanoes on walks in the towering Andes. Discover the Galápagos Islands by kayak and on foot, revealing a white-sand wonderland teeming with life. One family trip. So many ways to explore.

Vacation Inclusions

  • 7-nights hotel accommodations in Premier Hotels
  • 3-nights cruise accommodations in Premiere Ship
  • Meals: All breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
  • Expertise and services of experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Vacation Highlights:
  • Experience three amazing trips in one—an epic journey through Ecuador's unequaled biodiversity, history and culture
  • Kayak, snorkel and swim in the Galápagos Islands alongside extraordinary wildlife, like sea lions, sea turtles and even reef sharks
  • Cruise in luxury through the Amazon and encounter some of the most unique creatures on the planet by foot and kayak
  • Meet local families and hike in the Andes for views of snowcapped volcanoes and remnants of ancient civilizations

Featured Destinations

Ecuadorian Amazon

Ecuadorian Amazon

The Ecuadorian Amazon is a fragile jungle that contains some of the planet's most bio-diverse ecosystems. It is is also home to thousands of indigenous peoples who have lived there for more than 10,000 years. Its 2% share of the Amazon is known as the Oriente, including Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve, Huaorani Protectorate, Upper Napo and Yasuni National Park. Observe plant and animal species unlike any you've ever seen on hikes through the primary jungle and canopy, canoe down the river for even more jungle and wildlife viewing, and have adventures to remember forever.
Destination Guide
Zuleta

Zuleta

A small colonial village in the highlands of Imbabura Province, it is here where agricultural farmland thrives. Tranquil and scenic Zuleta is surrounded by beautiful mountains where villagers still wear their traditional costumes on a daily basis. Cloth embroidery, dairy products, and Alpaca farming is way of life and highlighted in the village’s tourism.
Isla Santa Cruz

Isla Santa Cruz

Here, the Charles Darwin Station offers insight into ongoing research and conservation in the Galapagos. Also located on this island is Cerro Dragon, one of the best places to spy land iguanas.
Destination Guide

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Valid Date Ranges

December 2024
12/22/2024 01/01/2025 Call for pricing

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.