ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Ecuador: Amazon and Galápagos Islands
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Season: 2021 South
11 DAYS 28 MEALS 24 SITES
Journey to Ecuador, the “Republic of the Equator,” a country that sits on the equator and boasts an extraordinary geography. Explore the Amazon rainforests from the ground and the tree tops and visit the astonishing Galápagos Islands where you can encounter animal and plant species found nowhere else on earth. Be awestruck as you discover this phenomenal region on any of the 4 amazing itineraries. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Trip Overview
11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS 4 LOCATIONS
JW Marriott Hotel Quito Quito, Napo River, Galápagos
The Anakonda Riverboat Islands, Guayaquil
Wyndham Quito Airport
The Galápagos Legend Ship
Hotel del Parque
AGES FLIGHT INFORMATION 28 MEALS
Minimum Age: 7 Arrive: Mariscal Sucre 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 9
Suggested Age: 8+ International Airport (UIO) Dinners
Return: Guayaquil
International Airport (GYE) ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 1
QUITO, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: No Meals Included Arrive in Quito JW Marriott Hotel Quito
Arrive in Quito ¡Buenos días! An Adventures by Disney representative greets you, assists with your
luggage and leads you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as your driver takes you to your hotel
in the heart of Quito.
Check-In at JW Marriott Hotel Quito Welcome to Quito, the city near "The Middle of the World"—the monument that marks
Ecuador's position on the equator. This grand hotel in Ecuador's capital is surrounded by
mesmerizing views of the distant snow-capped mountains and volcanoes. Sit back and
stretch your legs while your Adventure Guides check you in. If your flight arrives earlier in
the day, you may opt to have a family dinner on your own at the hotel. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 2
NAPO RIVER, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Travel into the Amazon Basin, Welcome Dinner on the Anakonda Dinner Included Riverboat, Nocturnal Rainforest Walk TheAnakonda Riverboat
Welcome Breakfast Enjoy an early morning welcome breakfast with your fellow Adventurers as you prepare for
the adventure of a lifetime.
Travel into the Amazon Basin Hop aboard a private motor coach and be driven to the airport for a short flight to the city
of Coca. There, be introduced to local-style water travel—a motorized canoe! Head across
the water to a refined riverboat called the Anakonda, which will be your home for the next
4 nights.
Settle into the Anakonda Explore this finely appointed vessel with 3 levels, an observation deck, multiple sitting
areas, outdoor whirlpool spa and an al fresco lounge.
Nature Observation Stroll the decks or find a nook to view the surroundings and relax with fellow Adventurers.
As the Anakonda navigates the river, there are plenty of rewards for those with a keen eye. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Welcome Dinner Share your excitement and get to know your fellow Adventurers as you dine on delightful
fare and toast to your first night in the Amazon region.
Nocturnal Rainforest Walk Venture into the rainforest for a guided experience like no other. You may possibly witness
animals that would go unseen during daylight including night tree frogs, kinkajous and
exotic insects. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 3
NAPO RIVER, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Early Morning Rainforest Trek Dinner Included TheAnakonda Riverboat Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures.
Early Morning Rainforest Trek At the break of dawn, head out by motorized canoe into the backwaters of the Napo River
on your way to Pañacocha Lake. Take a tour into the rainforest guided by a local naturalist
who has called the Amazon home for his entire life. Witness and learn about the forest and
its inhabitants as this rich ecosystem shifts from night to daylight activity.
Lunch at Amazon Dolphin Lodge Taste the flavors of the Amazon region as you and your fellow Adventurers enjoy a tasty
cooked lunch at this remote lodge.
Kayak or Swim in the Pañacocha Lake Take a leisurely kayak ride or go for a relaxing swim in the waters that make up Yasuni
National Park.
Dinner Aboard the Anakonda Relax with the other Adventurers while you share a meal as well as stories from the day. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Disney Movie Night Adults can relax while Junior Adventurers enjoy a Disney movie with snacks and soft
drinks. Grown-ups can always join in if they wish! ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 4
NAPO RIVER, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Parrot Clay Licks, Local Community Visit, Canopy Tower Walk Dinner Included TheAnakonda Riverboat Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda Wake up to a satisfying breakfast and begin your day of adventures.
Parrot Clay Licks There are several theories as to why certain parrots and other birds eat clay. But one thing
is certain—once you see these colorful birds rain from the sky to eat soil, you will not
forget it! See important details
Lunch Aboard the Anakonda Gather together in the main dining room and enjoy a tasty lunch with your fellow
Adventurers.
Visit a Local Community Visit a small village to meet local artisans and learn about local farming and delicacies.
Here you'll have the opportunity to meet the locals and acquire genuine craft work to
commemorate your Amazon adventure.
Canopy Tower Walk Follow your naturalist as you hike and canoe into the jungle before ascending to the ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
heights of the canopy to see nature from a whole new angle. Learn all about the unique
habitat and the plant life that makes it possible.
Dinner Aboard the Anakonda Join your fellow Adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the dining room. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 5
QUITO, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Flight to Quito, Intiñan Museum Dinner Included Wyndham Quito Airport Breakfast Aboard the Anakonda Enjoy a satisfying breakfast to give you energy for your day.
Say “Adiós” to the Amazon Disembark the Anakonda and head via motorized canoe back to the city of Coca and to
your flight back to Quito.
Flight to Quito Return to Quito, where you will transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to
the Intiñan Museum. Lunch will be provided prior to the flight.
Intiñan Museum Take the rare opportunity to stand with one foot in each hemisphere on this visit to a
museum that celebrates being at the middle of the world. Using life-size dioramas, a local
expert will illustrate the daily lives of the Ecuadorian people from many different regions.
Discover the physics of this special area with interactive exhibits highlighting natural
activities that happen only on the equator. Afterwards, pay a visit to the resident guinea
pigs who call the museum home. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Check-In at the Wyndham Quito Airport Explore this conveniently located hotel with its breathtaking views, comfortable rooms and
superb amenities.
At Leisure Dinner at the Hotel Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the Wyndham, then get a good night’s rest for more
adventure. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 6
QUITO, ECUADOR AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Fly to Galápagos, San Cristobal Island, Welcome Cocktails & Dinner On Dinner Included Board the Ship The GalápagosLegend Ship
Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing to the airport for your flight to the beautiful
Galápagos Islands.
Fly to the Galápagos Islands Head to the airport for your flight to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in the Galápagos and the
next leg of your adventure aboard the Legend ship.
Embarkation on the Legend Ship Board the Legend, a luxury, boutique cruise ship with an array of amenities, exceptional
cuisine and 6 multilingual naturalist guides—and your home for the next 3 days!
Lunch on the Ship Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the ship before heading out to San Cristobal Island.
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center & Cerro Tijeretas Hike Enter the Interpretation Center where you will learn about the fascinating history and
formation of Galápagos, its significance in the world and threats and conservation efforts. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Then, take a hike to Cerro Tijeretas, also known as Frigatebird Hill, where you will enjoy a
great look at both species of frigatebird, as well as a stunning view of the bay stretched
out below you.
Welcome Cocktails & Dinner on Ship Enjoy a cocktail and delicious dinner with your fellow Adventurers while you swap stories
from your adventure-filled day. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 7
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner & Osborn Islets Tour, Suarez Point Dinner Included Tour The GalápagosLegend Ship
Breakfast on the Ship Enjoy a hearty breakfast on board the ship before your day of adventure.
Española Island: Gardner Bay Hike, swim and snorkel in Gardner Bay, on one of the most stunning beaches in all of
Galápagos. The long, white, sandy beach and tranquil turquoise waters are home to a
colony of Galápagos sea lions that don’t seem to mind when humans walk amongst them.
You may also find yourself the subject of curious investigation by the endemic Hood
mockingbirds, Darwin’s finches and even the reclusive warbler finch.
Lunch on the Ship Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the ship before continuing your adventure on Española
Island.
Española Island: Suarez Point Stroll along the island trail and walk amongst the fabulous variety of wildlife and stunning
scenery that surrounds you throughout this naturalist’s paradise. Enjoy close encounters
with boobies, endemic lizards, gulls and even a dramatic blow hole. Plus, this also the ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
home to the majority of the world’s waved albatross populations whose breeding season is
between April and December. With luck, you may be able to watch their complex
courtship display.
Dinner on the Ship Enjoy a delicious dinner with your fellow Adventurers while you swap stories from your
adventure-filled day. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 8
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Floreana Island: Post Office, Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown and Dinner Included Champion Islet The GalápagosLegend Ship
Breakfast on the Ship Enjoy a hearty breakfast on board the ship before your day of adventure.
Morning on Floreana Island Take in the sights—and the sea—as you spend an amazing morning walking, swimming,
kayaking and snorkeling around Floreana Island. Along with your naturalist, you will also
visit the famed Post Office Barrel, the oldest functioning post office in the Pacific, which is
rumored to have been set up by Captain James Colnett in 1793 and used by whalers, fur
sealers and pirates. Then, round out your morning with an exclusive game of soccer with
the crew of the Legend.
Lunch on the Ship Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the ship before continuing your adventure on Floreana
Island.
Afternoon on Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown and Champion Islet
Walk across the dark beach, rich with volcanic crystal that gives the sand its subtle green ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
hue, on your way to Devil’s Crown, one of the island’s best snorkeling sites. Along the way
you may encounter an array of the island’s inhabitants, which include pink flamingos, green
turtles, penguins and harmless white-tipped reef sharks. At Devil’s Crown, an eroded
volcanic cone, there is an abundance of fish and marine life. You’ll snorkel with big schools
of fish and may see spotted eagle rays and even hammerhead sharks. You’ll also visit
Champion Islet, which is home to the last remaining island-endemic Floreana mockingbird.
Adult Dinner on the Ship Adult Adventurers can relax and trade tales of their island adventures as they dine on a
delicious dinner aboard the ship.
Junior Adventurer Pizza Party on the Ship Junior Adventurers can grab a slice of pizza and hang out on the ship with their fellow
Junior Adventurers.
Disney Movie Night Wind down the evening—and an amazing day of adventure—with a classic Disney movie. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 9
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Santa Cruz Island – Charles Darwin Research Station, Fausto Llerena Dinner Included Breeding Center, Farewell Drinks & Dessert The GalápagosLegend Ship
Breakfast on the Ship Enjoy a hearty breakfast on board the ship before your day of adventure on Santa Cruz
Island.
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Visit the one-time home of the famous Lonesome George, the last tortoise of the Pinta
race, on a privately guided tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena
Breeding Center. The center, which is set in the Galápagos National Park Service, contains
various interpretive buildings dedicated to providing knowledge and assistance through
scientific research, to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the
Galápagos Archipelago.
Lunch on the Ship Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the ship before continuing your adventure on Santa Cruz
Island.
Santa Cruz Island: Ballena Bay and Eden Islet ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Enjoy myriad water activities, including snorkeling, kayaking and a glass-bottom boat ride,
in this idyllic location where you may spot fish species like king angelfish, surgeonfish,
parrot fish, damsels, rays and sharks. While on the land, you can expect to see sea lions
and basking marine iguanas with herons and turtles in the nearby mangrove areas. You
may also even discover some antique ceramic relics left behind by previous settlements.
You’ll also visit Eden Islet, which is off Santa Cruz’ western coast. The islet offers
opportunities to spot marine life that includes blue-footed boobies, reef sharks and bream
fish.
Dinner on the Ship Enjoy a delicious dinner with your fellow Adventurers while you swap stories from your
adventure-filled day.
Exclusive Farewell to the Galápagos Islands Drink & Dessert Gather with your fellow Adventurers for an exclusive farewell drink and sweet desserts.
Toast the times you've shared on this unforgettable journey into Darwin's paradise. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 10
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS AND GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Santa Cruz Island, Disembark the Ship, Fly to Guayaquil, Farewell Dinner Dinner Included and Traditional Ecuadorian Musical Entertainment at Hotel Hotel del Parque
Breakfast on the Ship Enjoy a final breakfast on board the ship before your day of adventure on Santa Cruz
Island and disembarkation from the ship.
Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point Take a dinghy ride to the entry of Itabaca Channel in a lagoon with turquoise waters,
where sharks, blue-footed boobies and an array of different kinds of fish can be spotted.
Lunch & Flight to Guayaquil Following your disembarkation from the ship, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport
(GPS) for your flight to the vibrant city of Guayaquil. A boxed lunch will be provided prior
to the flight.
Check-In at Hotel del Parque As your Adventure Guides check you into your hotel for the evening, make yourself at
home in this sophisticated and secluded hotel that is steeped in Guayaquil’s rich history.
Farewell Dinner at Hotel with Traditional Ecuadorian Entertainment ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
Dine with your fellow Adventurers at this final feast in Ecuador and relive the highlights of your fascinating trip together. Following your festive dinner, enjoy a traditional music and a folk dance performance as you celebrate the amazing adventures you shared with your newfound friends. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
DAY 11
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR
Activities Highlights: Breakfast Included Transfer to Guayaquil International Airport None
Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy one last meal in Ecuador before your departure.
Transfer to Guayaquil International Airport Board your pre-arranged transportation to Guayaquil International Airport (GYE) and say
adiós to Ecuador—until you return again! ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Day 4 Please note: Animal sightings are not guaranteed. ECUADOR: AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Central & South America | Quito, Napo River, Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil
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