This is a very special tailor-made tour, an immersion into Ecuador's most beautiful and wild areas.

The trip starts in Quito from where you will take a flight the very next day to Coca, gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Board the Manatee Explorer and cruise the Ecuadorian Amazon for 5 days to explore this fascinating corner of South America.

On your return to Quito, discover the Colonial Old Town and the Equatorial Monument (and straddle the Equator!). 

Continue to Papallacta Hot Springs for two days of relaxation with plenty of activities on offer.

From here board a vintage train for an unforgettable journey by rail from Quito to Guayaquil.

This 4-day rail journey will take you from the high Andes to Ecuador's Pacific Coast.

Once in Guayaquil, enjoy a guided city tour and a visit to Guayaquil Historical Park. 

Also explore the pristine mangrove Forest at Churute.

Finally, the ultimate once in a life time experience, an amazing 5-day Galapagos cruise on board the Seaman Journey Yacht.

Day 1: Fly UK to Quito

Fly from the UK to Quito.

On arrival you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight Quito.

Days 2 - 6: Amazon Cruise 

Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Coca and transfer to your cruise.

Enjoy 5 days exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise.

On the final day transfer to the airport for the flight back to Quito where you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnights Manatee Amazon Explorer. All meals and excursions included.

Day 7: Quito Colonial Old Town & Equatorial Line

After breakfast visit Quito's Colonial Town and the Equatorial Line.

Situated in a circle of Andean peaks, Quito is the world’s second highest capital.

The colonial centre, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978 is one of the largest and best preserved in Latin America.

The tour starts at the quirky Guapulo quarter and finishes at the “Panecillo” hillside with its breath-taking views of the old and modern city surrounded by the rolling Andes Mountains. 

As an addition to the Quito Colonial City Tour, visit the “Equatorial line” complex.

The monument here is located right on the Equator and provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to straddle both hemispheres!

Overnight Quito. Breakfast included.

Day 8: Quito - Papallacta Hot Springs

After breakfast, transfer to Papallacta Hot Springs where you can relax for 2 days.

Offering a picturesque setting, The Termas of Papallacta are Ecuador’s most beautiful thermal hot springs.

On the way to Papallacta, stop at the impressive Antisana Volcano.  

Overnight at Termas de Papallacta. Breakfast included.

Day 1: Amazon Cruise 

Itinerary: Coca – Napo River 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. This is a short 30-minute flight to the town of Coca. 

On arrival, transfer to the dock where you will embark on a motorized canoe and navigate down the river approximately 1 ½ hour to board the Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise. 

Evening walk after sunset where you will discover the forest activity and listen to the incessant sounds of nature. 

Overnight on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer. All meals and activities included. 

Day 2: Amazon Cruise

Itinerary: Border with Perú (The heart of Yasuní) 

After a delicious breakfast, disembark for a first daylight close-and-personal tropical rainforest experience. 

After lunch, the Manatee will navigate to one of the most pristine and little explored sections of Ecuadorian Amazonia, home to the legendary pink river dolphin, black caiman and anaconda. 

You may also find river turtles and various species of monkeys, as well as the primitive Hoatzin, a one-of-a-kind bird locally known as "the Stinky Turkey". 

The only way to actually visit this flooded ecosystem is by canoe, a ride that will reveal the beauty of a lush jungle world. 

Overnight on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer. All meals and activities included. 

Day 3: Amazon Cruise

Itinerary: Meeting the community, activities on board & island exploration. 

After breakfast, visit a school located on the banks of the Napo River. 

Day 1: Quito - Guayaquil Rail Tour

Quito - Otavalo - Ibarra

After breakfast, depart by bus to Otavalo to board the train.

The stretch from Otavalo to Ibarra is operated with a steam locomotive across the northern valleys.

Visit woodcarving workshops at San Antonio. Discover local traditional food in Andrade Marin and a show of local music and textile weaving at San Roque train station.

Overnight in Quito. Breakfast and all activities included. 

Day 2: Quito - Guayaquil Rail Tour

Quito - Boliche - Urbina 

After breakfast be ready for a journey across the Avenue of the Volcanoes. 

Discover the Andean woods, an ecosystem in the El Boliche area in Cotopaxi National Park. 

Enjoy amazing views of Yambo Lake and visit Baltasar, the last ice-harvester in the Chimborazo slopes. 

Overnight in Riobamba at Hoteria Abraspungo or similar. All meals and activities included. 

Day 1: Fly Guayaquil to Galapagos

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your morning flight to San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands.

On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred by bus and then by motorised rafts to the M/C Seaman Journey.

After lunch you will visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center with exuberant gardens and stunning ocean views.

You will learn about geological and human history of the islands, conservation facts and natural history.

Overnight on board. All meals and activities included.

Day 2: Galapaguera, San Cristobal Island

After breakfast, short visit to the Galapaguera, a good place to observe Galapagos tortoises in its natural habitat.

San Cristobal island has endemic species such as the Mockingbird, the lava lizard, the Chatham Leaf-toed Gecko and tortoises.

In the afternoon, visit the Cerro Brujo, a beautiful beach of white coral where you can swim, snorkel and watch birds and sea lions.

This is the first coast where Charles Darwin walked in 1835.

In this marvellous lava landscape, you will see seabirds like blue-footed boobies, frigate birds and shore birds.

Overnight on board. All meals and activities included.

Day 3: Bahía Gardner & Suarez Point

The Gardner Bay provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions.

Here we can also observe sharks in the crystal clear ocean waters. This area is also important for marine tortoises nesting.

In the afternoon, visit the Suarez Point, this area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies.