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Discover Quito

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Discover Quito

By Chimu Adventures

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Otavalo, Quito

Highlights

You will experience some of the highlights of Ecuador’s 16th century colonial capital Quito, set high in the foothills of the Andes.
If embarking on a Galapagos cruise, this itinerary is a great start to your Galapagos adventure.
You will explore Quito’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city.
This itinerary includes a day tour to the famous and colourful Otavalo market, the most important indigenous market in South America.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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4 days From$549

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South America 'Big Five' Explorer

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South America 'Big Five' Explorer

By Chimu Adventures

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Buenos Aires, Cusco, Galapagos, Iguazu Falls, Isla Bartolome, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square,
Explore the vibrant cities of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Quito on guided City Tours.
Explore the islands of Taquile and Uros
Visit Lima

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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27 days From$9,534

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Jungle, Highlands and Islands

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Jungle, Highlands and Islands

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore Quito
Visit Napo Wildlife Center
Discover Galapagos an impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove
Drive through Genovesa Island very interesting panga ride along the cliffs.
Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park

Themes

Birding, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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14 days From$8,175

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

By Vaya Adventures

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cusco, Galapagos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito

Highlights

Great choice of first class/luxury yachts
Overnight near Machu Picchu
Explore Cusco & the Sacred Valley
Visits to any of Lima’s museums can be arranged
4, 5 or 8 day options in Galapagos

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We love Vaya Adventures. Gabrielle Venturi has treated us like family and taken superb care of us for almost 10 years. She'll be putting up with us again as we take another expedition cruise with Aurora next year. She's a gem!!!! On our trip to the Arctic Circle in August, our fellow passengers were delightful, and we seemed to all share common interests and a real desire to experience this new and interesting wonderland. The trip provided us with a whole new appreciation for the lives of the Inuits who live in the region. We were very fortunate to have two Inuits on board to share their thoughts and experiences of growing up in the remote villages of the Arctic. We can’t thank Gabrielle and Vaya enough for recommending this cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Even under some challenging weather conditions the expedition team made the journey exciting and fulfilling. Can’t wait for our next trip in April."

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A Dive Into Nature Tour

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A Dive Into Nature Tour

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Visit the renowned market of the Otavalo Indian, industrious makers of the handicrafts
Explore Cuenca
Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park, located on the high Andean paramo
Explore impressive James Island
Drive through Bartolomé Island (dry landing) for a hike to the summit

Themes

50 plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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A Galapagos Island Tour

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A Galapagos Island Tour

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Isla Santiago, Otavalo, Quito

Highlights

Discover Quito
Explore Galapagos see the fascinating wild Galapagos Tortoises.
Visit a memorable Fernandina Island
Drive through Rábida Island which is unique because of it's red color rocks and sand
Visit beautiful Bartolome Island is situated across Sullivan Bay

Themes

Birding, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

By Rothschild Safaris

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4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Galapagos, Isabela Island, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal

Highlights

Picturesque colonial Quito
Lush verdant cloud forests teeming with life
The hauntingly beautiful Galapagos Islands and its unique wildlife
Vibrant Otavalo market, overnighting in a beautiful traditional hacienda

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We just got back from our 11 day Safari trip ALL PLANNED by Rothschild! We were celebrating my 50th birthday and I’ve always wanted to go on a safari. I researched many companies and after speaking many times with Pam Langhoff we decided upon choosing Rothschild to put together our safari trip. Best decision!!! Rothschild made all the arrangements and thought of every detail. I really had no clue about planning a safari. Pam planned everything! Every time someone was there to pick us up or take us to our next destination or see us off. Our guide and safari truck was arranged for us. All the park fees and registrations were already paid for and all the accommodations were booked and paid for and all details explained. Everything was timely and we had full communication with a contact in Africa (because of the time change 8 hours ahead if we needed anything). We even had them book our flights. They do everything and think of everything we had no idea we had to apply for a Tanzania visa.. This company is first class and takes care of every detail. We had no idea about planning and where to go. Pam put together an awesome tailored itinerary for us. We stayed 2 nights in Tarangire National Park in really really cool nice tents, then 3 nights at Gibbs Farm in the Ngorongoro Highlands and went to the crater, then flew to the Serengeti and stayed 3 nights at Serengeti Safari camp in mobile tents!! What an experience! We saw the great migration! I woke up in the Serengeti on my 50th birthday! Pam and Rachel and all the Rothschild staff were easy to work with and ask questions (trust me I had many) they planned a magical trip for my husband and 2 teenagers!! We all agree this was our favorite trip we have ever been on! We will use Rothschild again for sure!"

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Grand Majestic Galapagos

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Grand Majestic Galapagos

By Royal Galapagos

none

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isla Floreana, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

One of the few permanent freshwater lakes, frigates, white-cheeked pintails
Flamingos, green-colored beach
Enjoy White sandy beach, sea lions, mockingbirds; snorkeling: colorful fish, sea lion nursery
Enjoy Galapagos Islands

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Our cruise with the cormorant was a real experience. And the organization, service and crew were really excellent. Thank you for the great memories we could take."

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8 days From$5,945

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Jerry

Oct 2015

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I thought the trip was good, but

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Pam

Oct 2015

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I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences

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Matthew

Sep 2015

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Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive

Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive and w...

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Alizah

Sep 2015

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Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell

Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell in love with the Galápagos Islands.

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Galapagos Islands Tour Selection Trips

Guided tours are essential if you want to see Galapagos wildlife; even private yachts are required to hire guides if they wish to tour the islands.
Small ship cruises allow you to make more island landings than big ships, and they can also get much closer to land to view penguins and other creatures visible mainly from the sea.
A Galapagos tour can be expensive – when you add up flight costs from the Ecuadorian mainland along with flying to Ecuador and the cost of the cruise and park entrance fee – so choose your tour company carefully.
Don’t even think about bringing home lava rock or other natural features from the Galapagos – you’d be subject to a $3,000 fine if caught.

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