Amazon & Galápagos Holiday

Fly from London to Quito. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to Casona de la Ronda for 2 nights (B&B), a beautifully restored colonial mansion set along one of the city’s most historic streets, with cosy rooms built around a central courtyard, artisan décor, and easy access to the heart of Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town.

Spend your first full day on a private guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town exploring gilded churches, vibrant markets and panoramic views from El Panecillo. You could add a visit to the Middle of the World monument or upgrade your stay to Casa Gangotena Relais & Châteaux. A mansion overlooking Plaza San Francisco. Ornate interiors, fine dining, and private access to Quito’s historic centre make this one of Latin America’s most celebrated city hotels. Ask us to tailor this itinerary to you.

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Fly to Coca and transfer by boat and boardwalk to Sacha Lodge for 3 nights (full board). This award-winning eco-lodge features spacious wooden cabins overlooking jungle lagoons and a 940-foot canopy walkway for bird and wildlife spotting. Over the next two days, enjoy expertly guided activities:

• Early morning parrot clay licks
• Dugout canoe rides
• Night safaris

Enjoy forest hikes in search of monkeys, sloths, caimans and over 600 bird species. Evenings are spent relaxing in the hammock pavilion or sharing stories at the open-air bar.

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Return to Quito for a connecting flight to Baltra in the Galápagos. Board the Bonita Yacht for a 5-night cruise (full board), a 16-passenger yacht with modern en-suite cabins and a friendly naturalist-led itinerary. Or ask us for different cruise options depending on your preferences.

Visit islands such as Santa Fe, Española, Floreana, and South Plaza depending on the route. Activities include:

• Snorkelling with sea lions and rays,
• Hiking volcanic landscapes
• Spotting endemic species like blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and waved albatrosses.

Plus Bonita’s upper deck is perfect for stargazing and sunset cocktails!

Optional Add-On: 4 Nights Boutique Stay on Santa Cruz Island

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Disembark in Santa Cruz and transfer to Hotel Solymar for 4 nights with breakfast included, a boutique 3-star property with a pool on Puerto Ayora’s seafront. Enjoy included day trips to North Seymour (frigatebirds and land iguanas), Bartolomé (iconic volcanic landscapes), and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and El Chato Tortoise Reserve. Snorkel, hike and unwind at your own pace. Perfect for those wanting to slow down after their cruise!

Or for a luxurious end, choose Pikaia Lodge, an eco-luxury lodge perched on an extinct volcano, blending scientific sustainability with spa treatments, fine dining, and private yacht excursions. Includes experiences such as guided hikes, snorkelling, and wildlife interpretation.

Additional cost from £495pp with breakfast included. Pikaia adds approx. £4,100pp with all meals, local drinks, transfers, activities.

Transfer to Baltra for your return flights via Quito.

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