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Luxury Tailor Made Travel

Tailor Made Ecuador & Galápagos by Land


12 days from $16,045 including internal air, per person, double occupancy

Private journey designed for you

Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.

Discover the many facets of Ecuador on an itinerary designed to encompass the architectural charms of colonial Quito and UNESCO-listed Cuenca, with the stunning beauty of El Cajas National Park and the remote, offshore wonders of the Galápagos Islands, exploring them on a custom-built yacht by day and staying in a refined lodge on Santa Cruz Island by night.

A&K Advantages

  • Step back in time in the capital city of Quito, walking its cobblestone streets, taking in its colonial buildings and discovering its art treasures
  • Explore the UNESCO-recognized Cuenca, a hidden cultural gem, and venture outside the city for a horseback riding adventure through the Andes and behold the stunning walled ruins of Ingapirca
  • Enjoy a land-based stay on Santa Cruz Island by night as you explore the Galápagos Islands by day on guided land and marine excursions from a luxurious yacht
  • Experience the unique and unafraid endemic species of the Galápagos, with many fascinating islands offering secluded white sand beaches as well as incredible wildlife

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Quito, Ecuador
Day 2
Quito | A Stroll Through Colonial Splendors
Day 3
CUENCA | THE HISTORIC CENTER
Day 4
CUENCA | HORSEBACK RIDE
Day 5
CUENCA | MARVELS OF INGAPIRCA
Day 6
CUENCA | EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK
Day 7
Galápagos | Your Onshore Retreat in the Islands
Day 8
Galápagos | Full-day Island Excursion
Day 9
Galápagos | The Diverse Attractions of Santa Cruz
Day 10
Galápagos | Islands Teeming with Iconic Wildlife
Day 11
Quito | Time at Leisure at Journey’s End
Day 12
Depart Quito
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STAY IN THE CLOUD FOREST ON AN EXTENSION

Extend your time in Ecuador in the Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve with a two-night stay at the Mashpi Lodge, discovering the surrounding flora and fauna through guided activities.


Jan–Dec; Priced from $16,045

Internal Air ($1,050 value)
Quito/Baltra/Quito

Prices are per person, double occupancy and include internal air for the itinerary as published for 2024 travel. Subject to availability.

Pricing reflects A&K's recommended months of travel of this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand.


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