Ecuador in Style

Day 1  Fly to Quito    

Day 2  Quito    
Welcome to Ecuador! Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the 5★ Casa Gangotena. This beautiful, converted mansion is located in the heart of Quito’s charming old town.    

Day 3  Quito    
Join your guide for a fascinating walking tour of Ecuador’s capital city and visit the nearby Equatorial Monument.  

Day 4  Quito to Mashpi Lodge    
Today, drive north to the fantastic 4★+ Mashpi Lodge situated in the lush Andean cloud forest. Meet the lodge’s naturalist guides and embark on a guided nature walk.    

Days 5-6  Mashpi Lodge  
Explore an enchanted world of giant ferns and towering trees with a range of activities over the next couple of days. Rise early to see the birdlife at their most active, hike forest trails, glide across the canopy and enjoy wonderful views from the lodge’s observation tower.    

Day 7  Mashpi Lodge to Hacienda Zuleta
Enjoy a final morning in the cloud forest before driving to wonderful 4★ Hacienda Zuleta, a traditional estate built by order of the Spanish King at the end of the 16th Century.    

Day 8  Hacienda Zuleta    
Spend a leisurely day on the expansive grounds of the haceinda. Explore the walking trails or visit the Andean Condor Rehabilitation Centre.  

Day 9  Hacienda Zuleta to Quito
Visit the lively market town of Otavalo before continuing to Quito.  

Day 10  Quito to Galápagos Islands    
Fly to Baltra and board the 4★+ La Pinta. This modern and stylish ship boasts spacious social areas, on hand expert naturalist guides and a wealth of wonderful activities.    

Days 11-13  Galápagos Islands    
Spend the next few days exploring this remarkable archipelago. Snorkel with fantastic marine life, hike to picturesque viewpoints and learn about the history of these unique and wonderful islands.    

Days 14-15  Santa Cruz Island    
Disembark your cruise and transfer to 4★+ Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel (see p99) on Santa Cruz Island where you have time to relax or explore the local area on a variety of optional activities offered by the hotel.    

Day 16  Galápagos Islands to Quito    
Fly to Quito and spend the rest of your final day at leisure.    

Days 17-18  Fly home