15-Day Ecuador Complete Adventure: Andes, Amazon & Galapagos
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2 weeks 1 day
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This Ecuador complete tour will show you all the highlights of this so diverse country. You won’t miss a thing for sure! During this 16 day tour you will visit the 3 main regions of Ecuador: the Andes, the Amazon and the very famous Galapagos. The activities are adventurous and very diverse. In the Andes, where the indigenous culture is still very alive, you will visit the highlights from the nature, the culture and the colonial history. Meanwhile you can enjoy the volcanic horizon. In the Amazon you will try to spot as many animals as possible and you can even visit a tribe! At the Galapagos Islands you can enjoy the white beach and the blue waters, while seeing sea lions, flamingos, iguanas, many special birds and many tropical fish! We will make sure for you that when you go home, you will go home with many amazing and special memories, and a camera full of stunning pictures.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Some activities in the Amazon depend on weather conditions, such as caiman searching.
Please take with you some plastic bags, to protect your Camera and important documents from the rain in the Amazon. Also bring a headlight, since it can get very dark during the night.
If you like to enjoy watching the animals in the Amazon, please get some binoculars (10×40 are much better).
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
The operator cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
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Arrival and departure of international flights to and from Quito.
Room type (twin, matrimonial) or triple (in case of a group with 3 or more guests)
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The exact amount for the Galapagos National Park entrance fee mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.
Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
What To Expect
ARRIVAL
Accommodations
Hotel Ikala Quito or similar.
Mariscal District
At arrival at Quito airport, you will have a transfer to your hotel.
CITY TOUR QUITO – EQUATOR LINE – PULULAHUA CRATER
Accommodations
Overnight at bus.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mitad Del Mundo
Your complete Ecuador classic tour starts today! In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel, to start your Quito city tour. First, you will go to Panecillo Hill, with the famous Virgin of the Apocalypse statue, inspired by the original Bernardo de Legarda sculpture from the Colonial Art School of Quito. You will have an amazing view of the city. Then you will visit all the highlights: the la Basilica church, the main squares, and the San Francisco church. After a typical Ecuadorian lunch, you will go to the Middle of the World Museum called Intiñan. Here you can do experiments, to prove the effects the equator has on gravity. After this, you will also visit the Pululahua crater before going back to Quito. This tour is ideal for family travel!
QUITO – TENA
Accommodations
Itamandi Lodge or similar.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cuyabeno Reserve
At 8:00 AM, semi-private transportation will pick you up to go to your lodge in Tena, Itamandi Lodge, or similar. After a long drive (3-4 hours from Quito), you can relax in the beautiful and spacious common areas of the lodge. The lodge is built in a rustic native design, surrounded by gardens with colorful and big jungle plants and flowers. Later a delicious dinner will be served in a romantic candlelight setting at the restaurant. Afterward, you can enjoy a special welcome drink and a relaxing chat with the administrator to coordinate and discuss the next day’s activities.
KICHWA COMMUNITY DAY
Accommodations
Itamandi Lodge or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cuyabeno Reserve
After breakfast, embark on a 2.5 to 3-hour walk through the primary and secondary forests, exploring the rich biodiversity. In the afternoon, we’ll engage in a cultural activity with a local Amazonian Kichwa community. Here, you’ll gain insight into their way of life and their relationship with the jungle, going beyond what any map can show. The visit includes sharing “chicha,” a traditional fermented yucca drink integral to their daily life and festivities. You’ll participate in making this drink and sample some traditional dishes. The visit concludes with a traditional dance performed by community children, and there will be an opportunity to purchase local handicrafts, supporting the community’s livelihood.
ANACONDA ISLAND CANOE TRIP
Accommodations
Itamandi Lodge or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cuyabeno Reserve
Embark on a 40-minute canoe journey to “Anaconda Island” in the heart of the Amazon, where the sights and sounds of wildlife like the prehistoric Hoatzin bird and playful monkeys surround you. Visit a local indigenous community to learn about their sustainable practices, medicinal plants, and traditional hunting techniques. After lunch, continue to the Amazoonico, a rescue center for Amazonian wildlife, not a zoo. Here, experience the unique opportunity to see a variety of animals in environments that mimic their natural habitats. This adventure offers a blend of natural wonder and cultural immersion, making for an unforgettable Amazon experience.
RETURN TO QUITO
Accommodations
Hotel Ikala Quito or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Cuyabeno Reserve
Early in the morning, we’ll take a 15-minute canoe ride upriver to the Saladero de Parrots, a unique site where parrots and parakeets gather to consume essential minerals from a clay wall, aiding in the digestion of their fruit and seed diet. Watch hundreds of these birds approach from the treetops and descend to the clay for this natural ritual. Be sure to bring binoculars to fully appreciate this spectacular display of nature. Then return to Quito.
OTAVALO PRIVATE TOUR
Accommodations
Hotel Ikala Quito or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Otavalo
At 08:00 AM, the guide picks you up at your hotel, and you will go to Otavalo. First, you make a stop at Lago San Pablo to enjoy the delicious local Cayambe biscuits. From there, you go to the Condor Rescue Center to enjoy a flight show of the Ecuadorian Raptors. Please note that the Condor Rescue Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. If it is closed, you will make an extra stop in Cotocachi leather town. Before lunch, you will visit the Otavalo Poncho Market (the biggest on Saturdays). You will have lunch at a local restaurant, and in the afternoon, you will visit the Peguche Waterfall, where you do a small hike of about an hour. After this activity, you go back to Quito.
QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS
Accommodations
Hotel Fiesta or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Baltra
Your Ecuador Classic tour will move on to the beautiful Galapagos Islands to continue on the transformative travel path. Early in the morning, you fly from Quito to the Island of Baltra. At Baltra Airport, you will meet up with the English-speaking guide, who will take you to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island), but before you get there, you will stop at one of the ranches in the highlands to visit giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You will walk around and take some pictures of these amazing animals before getting to the village.
SANTA FE OR PINZON
Accommodations
Hotel Fiesta or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Santa Fe Island
If you choose Santa Fe, brace yourself for an encounter with the archipelago’s most endemic species. After a scenic 45-minute boat ride, you’ll arrive at Santa Fe’s pristine bay. Dive into the crystal-clear waters for a thrilling snorkeling adventure, where you might even catch a glimpse of shorebirds perched on the outer rocks. Following this, a wet landing awaits at Playa Escondida or Garrapatero on Santa Cruz Island, offering ample time to explore the mesmerizing beach. *This tour includes an activity called “Pesca Vivencial” which means that you might be able to experience a fishing demonstration, according to weather and park regulations. *Wet landing means that the boat gets close to the beac,h and from there you will disembark in the sea. It is recommended that you bring extra clothing, as you might get wet.
Pinzon
Alternatively, the Pinzon option unveils a mesmerizing display of marine iguanas and playful dolphins. La Fe, with its picturesque beach cradled by mangroves and rocky terrain, showcases an array of captivating marine life, from sea turtles and sea lions to small sharks and colorful fish. Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty of these enchanting destinations. *This tour includes an activity called “Pesca Vivencial” which means that you might be able to experience a fishing demonstration, according to weather and park regulations. *Wet landing means that the boat gets close to the beach, and from there you will disembark in the sea. It is recommended that you bring extra clothing, as you might get wet.
TRANSFER TO ISABELA
Accommodations
Hotel San Vicente or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Tortuga Bay Beach
In the morning, you have time to visit Tortuga Bay by yourself. At 2 PM, you will take the public speedboat to Isabela (about 3 hours). Then you will be transferred to your hotel.
TINTORERAS AND WETLANDS - FLAMINGO LAGOON
Accommodations
Hotel San Vicente or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Puerto Villamil
Early in the morning, after breakfast, your complete Ecuador classic tour continues with a trip to the Wetlands. Here, you will visit the Breeding Center, where you will spot small and giant tortoises in their habitat. The next activity is a visit to The Wall of Tears and the Flamingo Lagoon. Please keep in mind that the total length of the walk in the Wetlands area is approximately 3 to 4 hours. After lunch, you will have a little break and visit Tintoreras Islet. It is called this due to a large crack, in which white-tip sharks known as Tintoreras come daily to rest at the bottom. You will go to the pier of Puerto Villamil, where you will board a boat for 10 minutes to cross to the islet, which is located across the bay. It will be necessary for passengers to use walking shoes or sneakers (closed shoes) to cross the volcanic rocks. You can also observe penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas, and go snorkeling with colorful tropical fish while enjoying the beaches of Isabela.
SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES
Accommodations
Hotel San Vicente or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Snack
Playa Puerto Villamil
Get both the transformative travel and family travel experience at once with today’s trip! Early in the morning, you will go on a boat ride from Puerto Villamil. The maximum group size is 10 participants per guide. You will explore the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles, which is considered the most beautiful place to snorkel in Isabela Island. This exciting activity takes approximately 6 hours, including the boat rides and a snack before a short hike. The departure time is between 07:00 AM and 11:30 AM and depends on availability and National Park regulations. So, depending on when you go to Los Tuneles, you can choose to explore Concha Perla by yourself before or after this, since it is very close to the dock. If you would like to do the optional snorkeling there, you can get the snorkel equipment from your hotel and have the chance to spot even more animals.
BALTRA – PAPALLACTA
Accommodations
Papallacta Spa Hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Baltra
Early in the morning, at 6:00 AM, you will take the public speedboat back to Puerto Ayora. Once you arrive, you will go by taxi to Baltra Airport, from where you will depart to Quito.
Quito
When you arrive at Quito Airport, you will have a transfer out directly to Papallacta.
PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS
Accommodations
Spa Papallacta Hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Papallacta
Today you have time to enjoy the Papallacta Hot Springs. It’s recommended to take the hike in Antisana National Park or relax in the thermal pools. You will have lunch in a local restaurant and spend the night in Papallacta.
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Quito
Your complete Ecuador classic tour is coming to an end. Today, you will have a transfer back from Papallacta to Quito Airport
Options
16 Day Ecuador Adventure
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Flights to Galapagos from and to Quito.
24/7 assistance in English, Spanish and Dutch.
Entrance fees to Panecillo, La Basilica church, San Francisco church.
Accommodations x 15 nights (based on number of travelers).
Professional and English speaking guide during tours.
Entrance to the community visit (Amazon)
Optional mules rent at Quilotoa lagoon ($10 p.p.)
Optional Kayak trip Quilotoa lagoon $5 p.p.
Galapagos National Park entrance fee.
Migratory Control Card
Isabela dock fee
Water taxi $1 p.p. each way (this is a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbor and vice versa)
Wet-suits rent $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November)
Optional tips for guide.
Pickup points
Mariscal Sucre Airport
Quito Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible adventure
M2889CRpetert,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We worked with Rebecca Travel for over a year organizing this 15 day Ecuador trip. We did Quito, Galapagos and the cloud forest. The communication was seamless, we made changes and additions and the team managed all of our requests. It was a trip of a lifetime and it all went down without a hitch. Also, I can’t say enough about our guide in Quito, Fernando Silva who was knowledgeable and very accommodating. Rebecca travel made great recommendations from the catamaran in the Galapagos ( Anahi) to the beautiful Mashpi lodge in the cloud forest. Our family enjoyed every minute and we saw the most incredible wildlife. Ecuador is a beautiful country with lots to offer.
Phenomenal trip
V5653HPjohnm,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started our tour in Quito and then traveled to the Galapagos and boarded our catamaran with galaxy. The boat was perfect with 16 guests, almost the same as the crew. Service was excellent as was the food. The islands speak for themselves incredible. The tour then shifted to the Amazon. Stayed at Sasha lodge in the jungle. Food and service excellent and we were a group of just 4. They kept us very active with walking and boat excursions. Would have been nice to see an anaconda or a sloth but still was a great experience. We the traveled to Peru landing in Lima. All the hotels were top notch and it was fun making a pisco sour and ceviche. Then off to Machu Picchu where photos can’t do it justice. Overall, it was an incredible adventure with excellent service from the tour company with guides, drivers and office staff. Highly recommend
More than I envisioned!
P7999OZkarenb,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a trip through Rebecca Travel to tour the Galapagos islands the Amazon, and Machu Picchu. This was a 21 day tour broke up into the three separate parts each place we visited. We had our own tour guide for a group of 4 of us and all were amazing. The four of us are all fairly optimistic and adventurous so we kind of roll with the punches. All travelers had a great attitude which also makes the trip very enjoyable. The Galapagos islands tour included snorkeling every day and island hikes with nature guides where we saw the blue footed boobie, tons of iguanas and other island life. Snorkeling included many sea lions, sea turtles, numerous vibrant colored fish, a hammerhead shark, a very large, hammerhead, shark and many black tip sharks. We also spent some time canoeing and paddle boarding. Ship was top-notch with nine cabins and staff was incredible. It was an awesome adventure. Onto the Amazon our plane was delayed, and we arrived in the dark, which I think was my favorite part of the whole trip. When we arrived to the island to get to the lodge it was pouring rain and very dark and we were handed rain ponchos. We then hiked for 20 minutes through the Amazon to a canoe and then canoed over for about another 20 minutes to Sacha lodge. The lodge was waiting for us with towels and escorted us to the restaurant area where they did a quick debriefing and then they served us a five star dinner. Absolutely incredible experience! From there each day we hiked or canoed through the Amazon viewing various wildlife. Lodge was exceptional, just absolutely beautiful. From there, we went and spent a couple days in Quito and did some tours including the equator. We then flew to Cusco and did a cooking class where we made Pisco sours and probably should’ve stopped there, but went back to the hotel and the rooftop bar and had some more Pisco Sours. I really never need to have a Pisco Sour ever again in my life. From there, we flew to Coca in Peru and toured the city prior to taking the train up to Machu Picchu. Our guide Miguel that we had for our Machu Picchu portion was top notch. They should use him to train all other guides. We did absolutely nothing when we got to the hotel. He put us in the lounge provide us tea and drinks, took our passports and went and checked us in and made sure all our luggage arrived. He was incredible the whole trip. He always made sure we had everything, he was responsive he was just top-notch. All our guides were great, but he was far superior to any guide we’ve ever had. He also had the best driver. Ecuador and Peru can be a little aggressive with driving and our driver with Miguel was wonderful! I just always felt very safe. He was great. Words just can’t explain what a phenomenal trip this was and I highly recommend it. I highly recommend Rebecca Travel. I will definitely use them again if traveling to South America. The only suggestion I would have would be less flights. We were flying from Los Angeles and we had a total for the 21 days of 13 flights Six of those flights were LA to Ecuador and return , which is on us, but thinking some of the flights between countries could’ve been reduced. I think part of the problem is they have such limited flights from one place to the other and coordinating those were difficult, but if they could reduce the number of flights that would be awesome. If you’re thinking of going, I would say do it , you won’t regret it. It’s a trip of a lifetime and Rebecca Travel was top notch and did a great job! And- I’m a SUPER picky eater and the food was incredible. Fresh fruits and vegetables, chicken and fish. 5 star food! Excellent. I took a case of protein bars with me just to be safe and I only ate two bars the whole trip and both of those were in the airport. And you can’t have too much insect repellent. I went through two cans of off deep forest bug spray and two small bottles of DEET. I still got bit, but it was bearable.
New adventures and sights. Educational, friendly and fun!!
Culture49557310825,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi Juan Carlos, Just a brief note to thank you for your help in planning a most spectacular adventure in the Galapagos and the Ecuadorian rain forest for me and my friends. The greeters and guides were punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made me feel safe and they were truly concerned about my enjoyment. The lodgings and excursions were also fantastic. I will recommend Rebecca Adventure Travel.
Dream trip to Ecuador: Galapagos, Andes, Amazon
Passport37376734581,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with Rebecca Travel from the initial booking through the entire trip. The booking experience began with a zoom call to get to know our agent, Juan. Juan was great at working through multiple trip iterations and always positive! Rebecca had great standard itineraries which we used as a basis for our vacation. We achieved a superb itinerary at a good price. During the trip, we received daily updates on what to expect. Additionally, there were some in-country issues that affected our trip. Karina and her staff were amazing in changing the order of our trip to see maximize our time in Ecuador. Through the trip, we found we had many private tours. The guides spoke good English, knowledgeable about the country and sights, and were generous with telling us about their lives. We wholeheartedly recommend booking and travelling with Rebecca Adventure Travel. It was a pleasure working with them during the booking and through the trip.
Amazing once in a life time experience
73sannes,Feb 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was one of our best travel experiences until now. The trip was very well organised, high standard, good guides, excellent communication with the organisation during the trip and the country itself is amazing! We saw so many incredible animals and landscapes and did so many memorable things. The people were also very nice and welcoming.
Ecuador Adventure
Carol H,Dec 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rebecca Adventure Travel planned and orchestrated the perfect introduction to an amazing country for two of us. We were happy with everything and it all went off like clockwork. The hotels were great especially the Ikala Quitó. The transportation was always there on time. The hostesses and guides were all great. Arranging COVID testing in our hotel was a big help. The staff with whom we worked, Wilma, Karina & Nathaly were super helpful. Ecuador was a great choice, the people are friendly, fun and a pleasure to be around, Quito is energetic and magical, the jungle was interesting and Galápagos beautiful, the food was good and the homemade soups super great. Can’t say enough about what a positive experience our trip was and would definitely use Rebeccas again.
EPIC TOUR OF ECUADOR
capricexxx,Nov 22, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This vacation was absolutely EPIC!! Everything went as planned. Great guides, beautiful scenery. Everything about it was great. This is a go go go tour. We added a few days in between for rest and relaxation. I would probably add one more day. Wonderful wonderful time!!
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