Ecuador Diverse Tour
On the Ecuador Diverse Tour, explore all three of Ecuador’s most remarkable regions. Over 13 fantastic days, you will enjoy the snow-capped volcanoes of the Andes, guided exploration of the wildlife-rich Amazon Rainforest, and the iconic Galapagos Islands.
Your tour includes:
- Isabela Island – Galapagos
- Santa Cruz Island – Galapagos
- Yacht day trip to another Galapagos island
- Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
- Ecuador’s Andes
You will start your tour on Isabela Island staying at the Scalesia Lodge and will explore the largest island of the Galapagos over 3-nights. Head to some of the favorite areas of the island enjoying wildlife and spectacular scenery. Your exact activities depend on the days of your visit.
You will then travel to Santa Cruz and to the Finch Bay Hotel to enjoy prime position on Puerto Ayora for your next island discovery. Visit a giant tortoise reserve to see the iconic animals followed by the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will then head out on a day-trip aboard the Finch Bay Hotel’s exclusive yacht to explore a nearby island.
After the Galapagos, head to the Sacha Lodge to experience Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest. Enjoy guided exploration scouting for colorful birds and several different monkeys. Enjoy walking tours, canoeing, the canopy walkway and visit the Yasuni claylick.
You will then ascend the Andes to the Hacienda Piman to explore this contrasting environment. Search for Andean spectacled bears at the viewpoint, enjoy a craft market, visit the Condor Rehabilitation Project, and head out on a half-day trekking or e-bike tour in the Andes.
Your tour includes:
- 3-nights at Scalesia Lodge – Isabela Island
- 3-nights at Finch Bay Hotel – Santa Cruz Island
- 1-night at Quito Airport Hotel – Quito
- 3-nights at Sacha Lodge – Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
- 2-nights at Hacienda Piman – Ecuador’s Andes
Ecuador Diverse Accommodation
Over 13 days and 12 nights, you will be accommodated in the following properties:
The Scalesia Lodge
At the Scalesia Lodge, you will enjoy a comfortable experience of Isabela Island on the Galapagos. Positioned in the highlands of Isabela, the safari-style tented resor provides beautiful views of the island and Galapagos. Surrounding the lodge is a 16 hectare (40 acre) forest creating a connection to the natural environment.
The Finch Bay Hotel
As one of the premium accommodation options on Santa Cruz, the Finch Bay Hotel offers a comfortable base for exploration. From the hotel, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and explore a nearby island on the hotel’s comfortable yacht.
The Quito Airport Hotel
The Quito Airport Hotel provides a relaxing night on your journey between the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest.
The Sacha Lodge
Positioned in the middle of the rainforest, from the comfortable Sacha Lodge enjoy guided exploration to find fascinating Amazonian animals and plants. The lodge sits in a 5,000 acre private reserve. And each day you will explore the region with your guide to find colorful birds, different monkeys and fascinating reptiles. One of the unique features of the lodge is the impressive canopy walkway stretching 940-foot (275-meters) through the jungle.
The Hacienda Piman
Enjoy an elegant and historic colonial mansion to explore Ecuador’s Andes. As the perfect base for the region, relax in the peaceful and culturally rich location. At the Hacienda Piman, enjoy delicious farm-to-table cuisine influenced by the Andean environment. And you will head out to experience different Andean activities and attractions.
Ecuador Diverse Tour Summary
After you arrive at Scalesia Lodge on Isabela Island, you can enjoy many different Galapagos activities.
The Scalesia Lodge - Galapagos Islands
Your activities depend on which days of the week you are visiting. And the weekly activity schedules are summarized below. You will spend 2 nights at the Scalesia Lodge.
| Morning | Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tintoreras walk & snorkel tour | Wetlands & Tortoise Breeding Station visit |
| Tuesday | Túneles snorkel tour | Wall of tears trekking or bike tour |
| Wednesday | Chico & Sierra Negra Volcanoes trekking tour | Sucre’s Cave, El Mango viewpoint & free time at the beach |
| Thursday | Tintoreras walk & snorkel tour | Wetlands & Tortoise Breeding Station visit |
| Friday | Túneles snorkel tour | Free time at the beach & activities. (biking, surfing* or kayaking*) *extra cost |
| Saturday | Wall of tears trekking or bike tour | Concha de Perla – snorkel tour & free time at the beach |
| Sunday | Chico & Sierra Negra Volcanoes trekking tour | Sucre’s Cave, El Mango viewpoint & free time at the beach |
The Finch Bay Hotel - Galapagos Islands
At the Finch Bay Hotel, enjoy a visit to Los Gemelos (natural volcanic formation) followed by a visit to the tortoise reserve.
Head out aboard the Finch Bay yacht for a day trip to explore one of the nearby islands. Which island you visit depends on the day of the week.
- Bartolome Island (on Saturday or Sunday)
- Santa Fe Island (on Wednesday)
- South Plazas Island (Tuesday or Friday)
- North Seymour Island (on Monday or Thursday)
The Sacha Lodge - Amazon Rainforest
You will explore Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest from the Sacha Lodge with your skilled rainforest guide. Enjoy finding many different animals and plants on rainforest walks and canoe tours. You will also experience the incredible canopy walkway and see parrots at the Yasuni clay lick.
The Hacienda Piman - Ecuador's Andes
The colonial mansion of the Hacienda Piman provides a historic and comfortable base to enjoy Ecuador’s Andes. From the accommodation, you will enjoy the Andean Spectacled Bear viewpoint to spot the largest mammal in South America. You will see the petroglyphs of Shanshipamba and browse the Otavalo Indigenous Craft Market. You can visit the Condor Rehabilitation Project and enjoy the Butterfly House. You will also see Zuleta's Embroidery workshops. And you will head out to enjoy a half-day trekking or e-bike tour in the region.
Tour Info
- Focus Area: Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, Galapagos National Park
- Duration: 13 days
- Start Point: Quito International Airport (UIO)
- End Point: Quito International Airport (UIO)
Ecuador Diverse Itinerary
Rates & Inclusions
13 days / 12 nights
Per Person : $10,932
Notes
- Programs per person based on double & single occupancy.
- Minimum of 2 guests to operate
- Children rates apply for children under 12 years old for every 2 adults in double accommodations.
Included
- All accommodations
- All meals in Scalesia Lodge, Sacha Lodge & Hacienda Piman
- Half-board at Finch Bay Hotel (breakfast and lunch)
- Breakfast at Airport hotel
- All ground, water transportation and transfers
- Air ticket Quito - Baltra - Quito
- Air ticket Baltra - Pto. Villamil – Baltra
- Air ticket Quito – Coca - Quito
- Guided excursions with a bilingual guide (English, German or French)
- Snorkeling gear
- Activities & attractions entrance fees at Hacienda Piman
- Half day e-bike tour at Hacienda Piman
- Wi-Fi in hotels’ common areas
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee ($100 per person)
- Galápagos Transit Card ($20 per person)
- Puerto Villamil entrance fee ($10 per person)
- Native Community Interpretation Center contribution (USD 10 – paid locally – subject to change)
Operated By The Sacha Lodge
About The Sacha Lodge
The Sacha Lodge was founded in the 1970s when Swiss founder Benny visited Ecuador and started his first lodge on the Upper Napo River until civilization and residential development approached. To satisfy the thirst for adventure, another lodge was founded deep in Ecuador’s Amazon far away from development.
In 1992, the Sacha Lodge was completed, perched on the banks of the Pilchicocha Lake surrounded by incredible wildlife. In later years, a 5,000 acre private reserve was established surrounding the lodge to protect this incredible section of Amazon Rainforest.
The Sacha Lodge has become one of the leading tour operators in the rainforest. They consistently receive high praise from guests. And the lodge is regularly featured in international publications, including Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Vogue, NY Times, Boston Globe and Luxury Travel Magazine.
