Ecuador’s Galápagos, Andes & Amazon River Luxury Cruise & Walk 11D10N, Fully Guided

From $11,845.91 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Unearth the Galapagos Islands on an epic journey through its unparalleled biodiversity, history, culture and wildlife. A 11-day luxury walk and cruise voyage, traverse the Amazon on a river cruise and walk the majestic Andes of snowcapped volcanoes and meet local communities along the way. Be spell bounded as you explore the planet’s most breathtaking and untamed splendours of Ecuador.

Begin your adventure with a 3-day cruise onboard the luxury Anakonda Amazon Ship. Delve deep in the wilderness of Amazonian rainforests with canoeing and kayaking adventures that take you to the secluded regions of Napo River banks. Be in search for wildlife including piranhas, otters, catfish, and a plethora of wild and marine life. Mandi Cocha Lake invites you to fix your eyes on the surprisingly large variety of bird species. ...

Trip Highlights

  • Hike in comfort with two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio.
  • Experience three amazing adventures in one—an epic journey through Ecuador's unequaled biodiversity, history and culture
  • Experience the freedom to enjoy the best of a region at your own pace with multiple hiking/biking options to choose from each day accommodating varied activity levels
  • Cruise in luxury through the Amazon and encounter some of the most unique creatures on the planet by foot and kayak
  • Swim, snorkel and kayak in the Galápagos Islands alongside extraordinary wildlife, like sea lions, sea turtles and reef sharks
  • Hike in the Andes for views of snowcapped volcanoes and remnants of ancient civilizations and engage with local families

What's Included

  • All meals as specified
  • 10 nights’ accommodation on a twin share basis including 2 nights onboard Anakonda Amazon Ship
  • Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio
  • Cruising, activities and sightseeing as stated in the itinerary
  • All luggage, airport, hotel transfers and shuttle transfers
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Comprehensive travel planner with detailed pre trip information
  • Access to all ship amenities, activities and excursions
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO WILD EQUADOR! CANOE RIDE TO BOARD YOUR LUXURY VESSEL
Anakonda Amazon Ship
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2: CANOE & KAYAK PANAYACU RIVER AND COLLIDE WITH EXOTIC WILDLIFE
Anakonda Amazon Ship
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: HIKE & CANOE MANDI COCHA LAKE AND VISIT AN INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S COMMUNITY
Anakonda Amazon Ship
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: FLY BACK TO QUITO & EXPLORE A WORKING FARM
Hacienda Zuleta Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: HIKE THE ZULETA ESTATE & VISIT A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE
Hacienda Zuleta Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: IMMERSE INTO FARM LIFE
Hacienda Zuleta Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: FLY TO GALAPAGOS, COLLIDE WITH GIANT TORTOISES & VISIT A SUGARCANE FARM
Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: CRUISE NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND, A BIRD PARADISE
Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: SNORKEL DIVINE BAY AND BOAT RIDE & KAYAK TORTUGA BAY
Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10: MEET GALAPAGOS PENGUINS & SNORKEL AT BARTOLOME
Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11: SHUTTLE & FERRY TO BALTRA ISLAND AIRPORT AND BID FAREWELL
None
Breakfast, Lunch

Dates & Prices

Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.

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How To Get There

- The departure and finish point is Quito

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Quito. The closest major airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport and is 43 km from the center of Quito.

Weather & Climate

In and around Quito, you can experience all four seasons in a single day, so be prepared for a varied climate. In general, temperatures in Ecuador are influenced by elevation. Despite being on the equator—the highlands can get cold, and the temperature can often dip into the 40s at night. On windy overcast days (which are always possible in the Andes), it can drop into the 50s, so bring warm layers and closed-toe shoes for the highlands portion of the trip. You'll also definitely need to bring quality (waterproof and breathable) rain gear.

Average daytime temperatures in the Galápagos, on the other hand, are much warmer. Evenings are usually cool and breezy. The Amazon region is characterized by warm temperatures, high humidity and regular rain showers. The sun can be quite intense in all the areas we visit, so bringing a long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses and hat with a wide brim is highly recommended. Please be prepared for all types of weather to ensure that your trip is enjoyable.

Galápagos Water Temperatures: The water temperature around the Galápagos Islands ranges from 60 to 82 degrees. Some people are comfortable in the water wearing swimsuits alone, but wetsuits are available if you’d like to use one. We recommend wearing a swim shirt for sun protection while snorkeling. A polypropylene shirt is also excellent to have on hand to keep the chills at bay during long snorkeling excursions.

Hiking Level

The routes on this trip are rated Levels 1-2.

Level 1, 2-5 hours, 3-8km (2-5 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 244m (800 ft)

Level 2, 2-4 hours, 6-11km (4-7 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 396m (1300 ft)

Level 3, 3-5 hours, 8-14km (5-9 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 610m (2000 ft)

Level 4, 4-6 hours, 10-18km (6-11 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 914m (3000 ft)

Level 5, 5-7 hours, 11-21+ km (7-13+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1219m (4000+ ft)

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

 

Product Code : EECUIOECW11